KEN WILLIAMS is experienced in economic development, legislative research, education, and civic engagement. Building strong, authentic partnerships and relationships has been a cornerstone of Ken’s career, and his approach to providing technical assistance incorporates respect, trust, and a shared vision for success. Ken advocates for greater equity with an analytical eye, a strategic mind, and a collaborative spirit. His lifelong commitment to ensuring equity and fighting for social justice has spanned the last decade, inspiring him to work with national and local mission-driven organizations seeking to maximize their impact by investing in the wellbeing of their greatest resource: people. Ken is a first-generation college graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, earning a B.A in government and African American studies.