Alyssa Williams is an experienced and dynamic project management and nonprofit professional with 7+ years of experience in program design, program facilitation and community engagement. Throughout her career, Williams has been regarded as a natural leader, having held both manager and director roles under the age of 27. Driven by her commitment to supporting the creation of stronger communities, Williams is dedicated to supporting black and brown organizations in scaling and deepening their impact while staying true to their mission. Williams has received multiple honors including: Constructive Leadership Award from BuildOn Inc, Distinguished Leader Award from Eastern Michigan University, BMe Vanguard, and was featured in the documentary “Journey of Stories: Detroit X” .
Williams is a proud product of Detroit Public Schools and went on to receive her bachelor's in Psychology from Michigan State University, a Masters in Women’s and Gender Studies from Eastern Michigan University and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Wayne State University. William’s main focuses are mental health and wellness practices that centers on culturally relevant, trauma informed, evidence based practices. Williams is passionate about supporting black and brown folx in creating happier and healthier realities. By prioritizing mental health, radical wellness and rest, Williams empowers individuals and groups to create more sustainable lives.
