Kevin Williams has over ten years of experience in strategic planning, program evaluation, training, and facilitation for non-profit and local government agencies. He has most recently served as the Director of Equity and Impact for Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission, leading the creation of the theory of change, logic models, and equity-based learning and practice for all 36 programs. He developed trainings on systemic poverty, social justice, race, cultural competence, implicit bias, strategy development and implementation, quality assurance, and several others. He has presented on the local, national, and international stages, most recently speaking at the National Community Action Partnership Annual Convention and participating in a panel on the intersectionality of race and culture on Jamaica Television (TV-J)

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Prior to relocating to the Central Valley, Kevin worked in local government in St. Paul, MN, as a planning analyst focusing on social services, accessibility, and mental health. He oversaw several multi-million dollar grants from the MN Department of Health, as well as leading community coalition work and increased partnership between local government and community-based organizations. Kevin has also been a strong advocate of restorative justice policies and supported the development and implementation of Warrant Resolution Day and Housing First initiatives.

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In his spare time, Kevin is an ardent science fiction, music, and fashion. He is currently working on a book about comic books and historical documents of social movements. Raised with a rich cultural history that includes Panamanian and Jamaican influences, Kevin enjoys applying culture to community-directed projects.

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He holds a BA in psychology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Social Psychology.