Matt Williams

About Matt Williams

National education leader with a 25-year career building transformative organizations, services, and initiatives at the intersection of education, policy, philanthropy, and the workforce. Expert in organizational strategy, operations, partnership development, and federal and state policy and advocacy. Experienced team-builder that thrives in nurturing collaborative, creative problem-solving environments. Proven results in inclusive strategy development, operations, management, national thought leadership, and cultivating national and community partnerships. Impressive record of developing service delivery to drive revenue generation through fee-for-service, foundation grants, and federal funding.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President & Chief Program Officer

   Knowledgeworks

   Feb 2019 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   Lead the execution of a 6-year strategic plan, overseeing KnowledgeWorks\' externally facing teams and their Vice Presidents: district/school professional development, policy & advocacy, research & evaluation, and strategic foresight. Additionally, lead the development and implementation of a national network for educators and leaders.o Ensure the organization is meeting interim outcomes aligned with long-term goals.o Adjust program implementation based on changes in the environmental and financial landscape.o Align human resources to support emerging opportunities.o Develop diverse revenue streams to support the organization’s overall mission-Serve as the key architect of the organization’s comprehensive 6-year strategic plan by aligning the vision, strategy, working inclusively with the President & CEO, the Board of Directors, staff, and partners-Establish multi-year goals and targets to measure the efficacy and impact of the organization’s strategy-Craft and monitor annual goals, leading change management efforts to improve organizational effectiveness by prioritizing opportunities, refining goals, and guiding cross-functional teams-Actively assess national and state-level partnerships and funding opportunities that align with the organization’s strategy and long-term goals.

Education

• Baylor University

  MS, Education

  1997 — 1998

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  BA, History

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Management
• Relationship Management
• Governmental Affairs
• Grants
• State Policy
• Federal Policy
• Advocacy
• Strategic Planning
• Federal Programs
• Corporate Partnership Development
• Fundraising
• Strategic Partnerships
• Policy