Lizzy Yates and Victor Williams
Lizzy Yates serves as the Director of External Affairs and Communication for Southern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company that operates the carbon-free nuclear power plants for Alabama Power and Georgia Power, including Vogtle Units 3&4, the first newly constructed units in the United States in over 30 years. She previously led communications for Southern Power, a wholesale subsidiary of Southern Company, including announcing the acquisition of 29 wind, solar and natural gas facilities from California to Maine. Before joining Southern Company, Lizzy gained valuable experience leading marketing and sales initiatives for a variety of clients and industries, including fashion, fast food, health and wellness, and performing arts.
Lizzy earned her Bachelor’s in Communications and Information Sciences from the University of Alabama and graduated from the executive development program at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. She serves as global chair of the World Association of Nuclear Operators Communication Industry Working Group and was recently elected to serve on the board of directors for The Kiwanis Club of Birmingham. She has been recognized by Ragan Communications and PR Daily as a Top Woman in Communication. She and her husband, Parker, have a daughter, Cate, and a son, Win.
It all started at Spain Park High School where Victor decided to jump into partnership dance classes. Being a huge athlete, all he knew was sports. Unfortunately, due to a terrible neck injury, those dreams of becoming a professional athlete didn’t pan out. While attending The University of Alabama, Victor replaced his athletic drive by beginning to dance regularly.
He attended Hip Hop and Contemporary classes, and was a member of the UA’s Ballroom Club. After graduating from UA with a degree in Hospitality and Event planning, he moved to Naples, Florida.
He worked with an event company and then eventually became independent. He trained at the local Fred Astaire, and after a few years of training, he became the male instructor at The Hip Room in Tampa, Florida. There he trained with Kristen Breaux, Johnny, and Lisa. He has now returned to his hometown, Birmingham, Alabama. Here he taught and trained at Champions Latin and Ballroom.
He has participated in various Ballroom, Salsa, Bachata, and Zouk conventions. Victor has trained with Javier & KiKi, Terri Atkinson, Wendy & Rodrigo, Kadu & Larrissa, and Fernando Sosa to name a few.
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