Tiffany D. Williams, Class of 2021, and South Carolina’s first Vitiligo Ambassador.

November 06, 2025

At this year’s Morris College Homecoming, I reconnected with Tiffany D. Williams, Class of 2021, and South Carolina’s first Vitiligo Ambassador.

When Tiffany enrolled in Morris College’s Organizational Management (ORM) evening program for nontraditional students, she had already undergone a complete transformation due to vitiligo, a condition affecting about 1% of the population. Diagnosed in 2010, Tiffany quickly became an advocate—educating the public and encouraging others living with the condition.

The ORM program’s cohort model, a community of like-minded working adults who support and challenge one another, not only strengthened her academic journey but also inspired her vision of creating a similar supportive network for those navigating life with vitiligo.

In 2011, Tiffany founded the Sumter Vitiligo Support Group, the first and only vitiligo support group in South Carolina. In 2024, the group was renamed Southern Connections Vitiligo Support Group and achieved 501(c)(3) status to extend its reach beyond Sumter—providing education, awareness, and community for individuals across the entire state.

When asked about her experience at Morris College, Tiffany quickly replies: “The ORM program gave me the extra confidence to conduct myself on a business, professional, and educated level. I take pride in being a Morris College HBCU graduate.”

Tiffany’s journey—from student to ambassador to statewide advocate—stands as a testament to resilience, purpose, and the lasting impact of a Morris College education.