Garcia Edgerton Williams is the principal and current owner of Stellar Communications, a public relations company founded by her late husband, Sidney Williams, Jr. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Garcia relocated to Charleston from Washington, D.C., in 2000. A natural communicator, her expertise lies in building strong relationships both traditionally and through social and traditional media, enhancing business and networking opportunities.

Community service is a core value in Garcia’s life, a legacy she carries forward from her mother, Georgine Edgerton. Georgine’s passion and commitment to the Baltimore community set a standard of service that Garcia continues to model in her own contributions.

In May 2022, Garcia was honored with the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. recognized her significant contributions through volunteer service over her lifetime. She currently serves as a Commissioner for the City of Charleston Housing Authority and contributes to the Mother Emanuel Memorial Foundation Programming Effort. Through the City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs, Garcia has served as both a Committee Member and a Planning Committee Coordinator for the MOJA Arts Festival.

Garcia is a Golden Life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, where she was honored as Soror of the Year in 2011 by the Charleston Alumnae Chapter. She is also a member of the Charleston (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and the NCNW Bethune Leonard Section. In 2018, Garcia received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Picture Award for Outstanding Community Service and Keeping the Dream Alive.

Garcia is deeply committed to her community, devoting her time and energy to being an active part of the village. A faithful and active member of Morris Street Baptist Church in Charleston, SC, she was honored in 2018 during the church’s 154th Anniversary as a recipient of the 30th Community Service Award. Garcia is passionate about the arts, building community, promoting health equity and wellness, and is a staunch advocate for women’s rights.