Jarvis Williams

Jarvis Williams currently serves as the Policy & Advocacy Director at Alternatives, focusing on policy direction and advocacy for marginalized youth in Chicago. Williams also contributes as an Adjunct Professor at Houston Community College and held a Fellowship in Data & Policy at The Chicago Public Education Fund, where crucial research and policy support were provided. Previous roles include Teacher Specialist at Houston ISD, developing behavior policies and professional development, and an Equity Fellow for the City of Chicago, where an equity curriculum was designed for city departments. As an attorney at Jarvis E. Williams & Associates, P.C., extensive representation was provided for clients in federal social security claims and various legal matters. Education credentials include a Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Michigan.