Jessica Williams
Bridging Policy and Innovation
- Role
- Director, Federal Government Relations at Equifax
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jessica Williams
For the past decade, I have worked at the intersection of government and enterprise…
Experience
Director, Federal Government Relations
Feb 2021 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Orchestrated federal engagement strategy, aligning critical policy priorities with enterprise objectives across data security, credit access, and economic equity, influencing key legislative outcomes. Cultivated and maintained robust strategic relationships with congressional members, senior staff, regulatory agencies, industry leaders, and prominent trade associations to advance business-critical legislation and regulatory frameworks. Championed and deployed market research-driven advocacy initiatives that significantly enhanced federal outreach within the financial services and lending sectors. Provided executive-level counsel and briefings to senior leadership on emerging policy risks, opportunities, and strategic positioning in a rapidly evolving political landscape. Directed cross-functional teams to implement scalable and integrated policy responses, ensuring alignment across legal, communications, and business units. Oversaw compliance with federal lobbying and disclosure laws, effectively managing external consultants to maximize impact across diverse policy campaigns. Elevated enterprise reputation and strengthened regulatory relationships in key markets through proactive legislative briefings, strategic partnerships, and robust stakeholder engagement. Led impactful market research initiatives that directly informed and influenced federal engagement priorities, expanding access to mainstream financial services through advocacy for credit access inclusion, Buy Now Pay Later, and rent reporting.
Education
Tennessee State University
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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