Elder Rudi Quammie Williams
Performer & Percussionist of African & Caribbean Drumming Traditions
Rudi Quammie Williams is a performer and percussionist extraordinaire. He is a mentor to youth, community businesses, organizations and individuals. He is a business consultant and facilitator of discussions on equity and inclusion and countering anti-Black racism with a passion for community development, entrepreneurship and small business. Quammie has a long history of service to the public through his work at the provincial and municipal levels of government and in a number of communities serving organizations. He is skilled in business start-up and dedicated to encouraging strong, qualified and conscious leadership. Quammie specializes in an African-centred approach that encourages healthy organizations free of anti-black racism and other forms of discrimination. In addition to his study of African and Caribbean drumming traditions, Quammie is a graduate of York University’s Hons. Fine Arts and MBA Programs.