Jeff Williams joined the Johnson Center in February 2020 and currently serves as director of consulting services. In this role, he leads a team of researchers, evaluators, database experts, and web developers who provide insights into nonprofit and philanthropic organizations and activities. With expertise in operations, strategy, data analytics, and public policy, Jeff is passionate about connecting data to people to action. He oversees our consulting team’s annual research agenda, as well as relationships with partner organizations and communities. Jeff also serves as a member of the Johnson Center’s leadership team.

Previously, Jeff served in executive leadership roles at a nonpartisan public policy firm, Public Sector Consultants, and at Michigan Saves, a nonprofit dedicated to making energy improvements easier. He currently serves on the boards of directors for Michigan Virtual and the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts. He is also a member of the Research Advisory Network of the National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise and the Michigan ALICE Research Advisory Committee.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Michigan State University, a Master of Public Policy from the University of Minnesota, an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, and an Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He holds professional certifications in project management (PMP) and information systems security (CISSP).