Hailey Williams

Hailey Williams (she/her) is a dedicated advocate for policies and governance structures that prioritize the needs and aspirations of historically underserved communities. With a professional mission centered on equity and organizational accountability, Hailey brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as Program Coordinator, Race, Ethnicity & Culture at George Washington University's Multicultural Student Services Center (MSSC). She holds an Accelerated Master of Public Administration and a B.A. in Policy Studies & Political Philosophy from Syracuse University, where she graduated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

Before joining GWU, Hailey served as a Graduate Intern in Affiliate Organizational Management Equity & Inclusion (OMEI) at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), spearheading relationship-building initiatives and supporting the development of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) programs. She also worked as a Project Coordinator for the Maxwell BIPOC Mentoring Program, where she conceptualized the program's mission and framework, recruited and managed 35 mentor-mentee pairs, and orchestrated all aspects of program management, including communication, events, and mentoring oversight. Hailey has also interned in the Dean's Office at the Maxwell School for Citizenship and Public Affairs, managing advisory board members and conducting extensive research projects. Additionally, she was the Program Director for "She the People," designing and implementing a summer program to educate young women of color about government, politics, and law. Her roles with Peace Brigades International UK, the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and The Image Initiative Inc. involved designing programs to support racial and cultural diversity.

Hailey has conducted significant research on various social justice topics and has been recognized for her creativity and intellectual accomplishments. Her thesis titled 'Demilitarization in Defense of Black First Amendment Rights: A Comparative Policy Analysis' won 'Best Honors Thesis in the Social Sciences Category' in May 2023 at Syracuse University.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, spending time with her dogs, practicing yoga, and watching horror movies.