About Our CEO

LaQuina Williams, MBA, began her career with Ochsner Hospital  approximately 20 years ago, gaining unparalleled experience in the area of  Finance and Operations, while earning her degree in Accounting.   Immediately after, LaQuina received her Bachelors in Management at  Dillard University, an HBCU located in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Additionally, she was awarded the Best-Efforts Award at DU for her  perseverance and diligence in prevailing after the devastation and  aftermath of Hurricane Katrina while being pregnant with her second  born.  To broaden her business sense, LaQuina went on to receive her MBA  in 2009 at UOP in Metairie, Louisiana. She was hired as Chief Financial  Officer for Jefferson Community Health Care Center to lead their  Finance department in 2016, where she remained for 4 years, gaining a  wealth of Knowledge under the leadership of Doctor Shondra Williams. Due  to her passion to work with the community and aid small businesses with  financial success, Laquina started to focus more on her own company  that was established back in 2009 where she is currently the CEO of LQ  Accounting Professionals. 

She Partnered with Dr. Scharmaine  Lawson to run the Finance and Operations department as Chief Operation  officer for Advanced Clinical Consultants in 2018 and worked in this  partnership for up until the Covid-19 pandemic. Since 2009 Laquina has  accepted several contracted CFO and Operational Leadership roles In the  Greater New Orleans area in multiple industries. Specifically, to assist  with financial strategies, accounting policies, Compliance procedures,  and overall business growth.  Laquina is widely known for her  Analytical, forward-thinking ability, and financial skill set. Her  distinguished leadership and organizational aptitudes in maximizing  customer relations, tracking business opportunities, and implementing  corporate strategies; continues to strengthen her business partnerships.   

These attributes aided her in collaborating with various  organizations to attain excellent productivity, garner new business, and  profitability growth. Proven results, achieving perfect Compliance and  Financial audits working as Chief Financial Officer in the Health Care  Industry, more specifically, Federally Qualified Health Care Centers  with 10 plus million in revenue.

Currently Partnering  with Above the Stigma’s as Treasurer: “Above the Stigma utilizes a  public health approach to provide services and support to ensure  historically marginalized young adults can identify their mental health  needs, access appropriate resources, and build a foundation to live  above the stigma.”  I am very excited to join the Team as this Mission  is destined for Greatness.