Javon Williams
Executive Director @NYC Administration for Children's Services
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director @NYC Administration for Children's Services
Provide executive leadership and operational direction for enrichment, prosocial, vocational, and workforce development programs serving youth in secure detention facilities under the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS). Oversee a multi-million-dollar portfolio and supervise a team of 30+ program directors and multidisciplinary staff responsible for delivering culturally responsive, equity-driven services that prepare justice-involved youth for long-term success.Direct strategic planning, program design, and operational execution, ensuring full alignment with regulatory requirements, fiscal controls, and agency priorities. Lead concept development and approval processes, oversee RFP strategy and vendor procurement, and manage external partnerships to ensure responsible resource allocation and high-quality service delivery.Partner closely with ACS executive leadership, including the Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ), to analyze performance metrics, case outcomes, and service trends that inform policy decisions, close service gaps, and advance innovative program models. Strengthen cross-sector collaborations to expand integrated supports for youth and families.Leadership approach centers on team development and capacity building—embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into operational strategy while maintaining a data-driven, future-focused lens that ensures compliance and drives measurable, transformative outcomes.
EDUCATION
Columbia International University
Doctorate , Business Administration and Management, General
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Anthem College-Phoenix
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT JAVON WILLIAMS
Executive leader with extensive experience driving program innovation, operational excellence, and systems transformation within youth and human services. Proven ability to design, scale, and oversee high-impact initiatives that improve outcomes for vulnerable populations while strengthening organizational performance and accountability. I bring expertise in program development, workforce strategy, compliance oversight, cross-agency collaboration, and performance management. I am particularly skilled in identifying service gaps, leading system improvements, and translating data into actionable strategies that enhance both program quality and participant outcomes. I hold a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). My doctoral research explored the impostor phenomenon and its impact on career navigation, informing my leadership approach to talent development, organizational culture, and equitable advancement. Driven by purpose, I am committed to advancing systems that not only serve but empower youth, families, and communities. I lead with a focus on impact, integrity, and building pathways for others to succeed.
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