Who is EPI?
EPI operates through two complementary divisions, allowing us to support organizations from project planning through successful execution.
Elevated Partnerships International (EPI) is a veteran-owned project management, procurement, and event management firm dedicated to helping organizations achieve their goals through collaboration, thoughtful planning, and reliable execution.
Our work spans both operational support and public-facing initiatives, allowing our clients to rely on a single trusted partner for a wide range of project needs.
From purchasing office supplies for government agencies to coordinating community engagement events, producing conferences, managing stakeholder outreach, or overseeing live production, EPI delivers comprehensive solutions with professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.
At EPI, we believe successful projects don't begin with logistics—they begin with relationships.
Government
Federal
State
County
Local Agencies
Industries We Serve
Community Organizations
Neighborhood Groups
Chambers of Commerce
Business Associations
Cultural Organizations
Education
School Districts
Colleges
Universities
Educational Programs
Corporate
Businesses
Professional Organizations
Corporate Partners
Nonprofits
Community-Based Organizations
Foundations
Associations
Meet The Owner
Carlina Williams
Founder & Principal | Elevated Partnerships International
Carlina Williams is the Founder and Principal of Elevated Partnerships International (EPI), a veteran-owned project management, procurement, and event management firm specializing in strategic partnerships, government procurement, community engagement, operational coordination, and project execution.
A U.S. Navy veteran with a background in military leadership, logistics, and supply operations, Carlina brings a disciplined, solutions-oriented approach to every project. She founded EPI with the belief that the strongest outcomes are built through collaboration, thoughtful planning, and trusted relationships.
Under her leadership, EPI has grown into a trusted partner supporting government agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, corporations, and community organizations with procurement solutions, commodity purchasing, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, event management, and audio-visual production support. EPI has successfully sourced and fulfilled commodity contracts for California public agencies, coordinating vendor relationships, purchasing, logistics, and on-time delivery of operational supplies while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, responsiveness, and customer service.
Carlina's experience spans both operational and client-facing initiatives—from managing procurement projects and coordinating supplier networks to producing community events, facilitating stakeholder engagement, overseeing business networking programs, and supporting large-scale golf tournaments, youth initiatives, and cultural programming. Her ability to bridge procurement, project management, and relationship-building enables EPI to deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to each client's unique objectives.
Beyond client work, Carlina is committed to strengthening the small business community. She founded and manages a growing online community dedicated to helping entrepreneurs navigate government contracting through education, networking, resource sharing, and peer collaboration. Her passion for creating opportunities and fostering meaningful partnerships extends beyond individual projects and reflects EPI's broader mission of building stronger communities through connection and collaboration.
As a California Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and California Certified Small Business (SB), Carlina continues to position EPI as a trusted partner known for professionalism, responsiveness, integrity, and results-driven service. Whether sourcing critical commodities, coordinating complex projects, or producing impactful events, she is dedicated to helping clients move confidently from concept to completion.
"Successful projects don't begin with logistics—they begin with relationships."
