Melanie Williams
Chief Executive Officer
GURU Public Relations Events & Concierge
Melanie Williams is a multifaceted, entrepreneur and public relations mastermind. Upon graduation from Wayne State University in 2007 where she earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communications, Williams founded Yellow Brick Road Communications, now GURU Public Relations Events & Concierge. Her company is recognized as one of the most- respected boutique public relations and event planning firms throughout southeast Michigan. With more than 10 years of experience, Williams is often referred to as one of the most prominent independent public relations entrepreneurs.
Williams has worked with a myriad of clients from small businesses and nonprofits to corporations including Ford Motor Company, Chase Bank and SET Enterprises. Williams has developed and executed a multitude of public relations campaigns tied to notable local and national events such as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS); in-store Chase Bank Grand Openings for southeast Michigan and the BET Awards.
Williams has a personal mission and commitment to improving her community and volunteers for several local Detroit charities and nonprofits additionally serving as the PR Manager for the Real Life 101 Scholarship and Mentoring Program.