Dr. Keisha Williams-Lankford is a Dallas Native, born and raised in Oak Cliff(District 30) and proud wife of Dr. Oliver Lankford, mother of 4, and GiGi of 5. Dr. Keisha Williams Lankford is an educator and community leader with a passion to inspire and empower youth and families!
Her life purpose and mission drives her to educate and demonstrate how to overcome obstacles, avoid unnecessary stress, and give the love our world needs. A consummate leader, Dr. Lankford is the co-founder and director of The Avenue P.R.C., INC. and Lankford Avenue, LLC with her soulmate, Dr. Oliver Lankford, Co-founder and director. Lankford Avenue provides classes on family violence prevention, anger management, Drug Treatment & Assessments, DWI, Theft, for youth and adults.
Dr. Lankford is committed to her community. She taught Criminal Justice for 18 years @ Yvonne A. Ewell Townview center and 13 years as a Sociology Professor. Over the years, Lankford Avenue has sponsored dozens of events to provide the community with access to vital resources. Dr. K. Lankford serves as Secretary and Trustee of The Cedar Hill Independent School District, Board of Trustees and a candidate for U.S. Congress, District 30. Dedicated to planting seeds, Dr. Lankford has organized several events that positively impact the community. The Community AWARENESS events, Prevention Seminars all offered the community a wealth of knowledge, resources and services to end the cycle of hurt in the home and the community.
Friendship West Baptist Church, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Texas Association of School Boards and the NAACP are a few of the most notable organizations Dr. Lankford serves as a member of. Notable honors: Dr. Lankford is the proud recipient of the 2021 Dr. Pearl C. Anderson Award and the Outstanding Texan Award.
