WHEN Gina Williams welcomed twin daughters Leah and Olivia into the world three years ago, her life instantly doubled in both joy and responsibility. With two toddlers racing through her days and filling her home with laughter, motherhood has become her most rewarding role yet — one that has brought new meaning, perspective, and plenty of playful chaos.

In the quiet moments, bedtime stories and curious questions, Williams sees just how much her daughters are growing, and how deeply they have reshaped her perspective.

“Watching their little minds grow as they absorb the world — that’s the magic,” she says. “And having two little people I can romp with? It’s the best.”

At home, she’s ‘mommy’ — referee, storyteller, snack negotiator, and dance partner. But at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPSCo), where she has worked for 18 years and currently serves as director of organisational development, she is a creative leader focused on building culture, nurturing talent, and helping people thrive.

Williams describes herself as an educator at heart, with a passion for bringing joy to those around her and helping others unlock their potential. Whether she’s cheering on a team member or making her daughters laugh, she leads with the same core values: empathy, energy, and connection.

Gina Williams with twin daughters Leah and Olivia.

The parallels between work and home are clear. Both spaces demand flexibility, patience, and the ability to pivot — especially with twin toddlers. No two days ever look the same.

“Twins take life to a whole new level of busy,” she laughs. “My husband and I have a rotating system for managing everything, and that system changes almost every week, but it works.”

Over time, she’s learned to ask for help, and to receive it with grace. In her early days of parenting, she struggled with the idea of letting go. But motherhood taught her that support is not a weakness — it’s a strength. That same lesson is part of her leadership at JPSCo, where delegation and trust have become cornerstones of her approach.

Williams is also deeply grateful for her village — a support system she describes as nothing short of a blessing. From friends who dropped off meals or held the babies so she could rest, to those who simply showed up with encouragement, she credits them all for helping her stay grounded.

Raised in Kingston, with holidays spent in Rock Spring, Hanover, Williams grew up surrounded by family and a strong sense of community. Now, as a mother, she sees her own childhood with new clarity. Her parents, she realises, were navigating the same unknowns she now faces — figuring things out as they went along.

Gina Williams with twin daughters Leah and Olivia.

“I’ve learned to give them grace,” she reflects. “And to appreciate the quiet ways they showed love.”

Faith has been a guiding light through every stage of her journey, from motherhood to management. It’s the foundation she returns to on overwhelming days and the source of her confidence in both her daughters’ future and her own.

Looking ahead, Williams says she is excited to watch her girls grow into themselves and to see how her family evolves. She hopes her little ones will grow up feeling loved, empowered, and deeply seen.

To other women balancing motherhood and career, she offers this: be kind to yourself.

“Your inner thoughts have power,” she says. “They can lift you up, or wear you down. And yes, you can have it all…just not all by yourself. Pray, get help, and give yourself space to enjoy the journey.”