Geralyn Williams Email & Phone Number

Trenton, Nj, Us

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Empowers students and communities to connect and collaborate at the intersection of passion and expertise, addressing societal needs and promoting ethical civic engagement through diverse service projects, workshops, and events.- Develops innovative programming, linking student learning to service via large-scale events like Open Houses, Welcome to Service, and the Civic Engagement Fair.- Implements and evaluates equity-centered learning frameworks, enhancing diversity and inclusion through initiatives like the Civic Love Reflection Dinner and Community of Care Cohorts.- Supervises and trains student volunteers, promoting academic success and social-emotional literacy for local underrepresented youth.- Leads strategic outreach and cultivates sustainable community partnerships, enhancing civic engagement programs and aligning with student and community needs- Mentors students and young professionals, focusing on leadership, team-building, and project management skills to foster development and productivity.- Collaborates with campus and community leaders to create service and civic engagement programs aligned with student interests and community needs.- Designs and facilitates workshops, trainings, and conferences, equipping students and partners with skills in ethical public engagement, social justice, and leadership.- Chairs cross-campus committees, leading initiatives to enhance the experience of Black and LGBTQIA+ students.- Advises student advocacy organizations, supporting leadership boards and facilitating skill development.- Manages a budget over $85,000 for extensive programming, ensuring strong budget management and diverse vendor partnerships.- Applies academic background in History, Art History, and Higher Education Administration to inform program development and foster meaningful connections.

Princeton, Nj

Oversee the advising and implementation of Immersion Break ProgramsCoordinate Training for Students and Staff on Community Engagement, Social Justice, Power and Privilege, and moreAdvise Graduate Student Engagement in CommunityFoster and Sustain Community Partners Locally and Nationally

- Speak and conduct sessions and workshops on topics like diversity, organizational congruence, leadership development, self and community care- Counsel individuals and organizations through building processes, team development, staff interventions, and cultivation of generative work cultures- Create media exploring wellness, work life balance, career choices, and life transitionsRecent speaking engagements include:• “Cultivating Kinfolk” - Pecha Kucha at Annual American College Personnel Association Conference – March 2018• “Recognizing the Shadow Side in and of Student Affairs” – Workshop at Annual American College Personnel Association Conference – March 2018

Greater San Diego Area

USD Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action • Advised and assisted student leaders in their community engagement event planning, initiatives, advocacy, critical thinking, personal growth, community building, and leadership development • Evaluated center programs, initiatives, and students’ leadership and learning through observation, advising sessions, and surveys• Managed programming and development budget of $40,000• Planned large scale events for the Center including the Social Justice Conference, the Annual Fall Festival with the local community center and Community Commerce Market centered around fair trade • Oversaw day to day operations of center space and supervised 90 student employees and external student volunteers related to Center events and initiatives • Served as center Safe Space Ally for LGBTQIA and other marginalized students• Co-created bi-annual student retreats, trainings, workshops, and reflection-based evaluations or over 100 student leaders across campus focused around engagement pedagogy, critical systems thinking, and identity development• Collaborated with campus partners on a variety of social justice and community engagement programs and initiatives like course-based community engagement with faculty and residential living and learning communities • Built sustainable democratic partnerships between the university, the Mulvaney Center, and community members and organizations across San Diego• Designed and implemented multi-faceted wellness programming for students, faculty, staff, and community partners • Assisted in the creation and implementation of USD’s strategic plan focusing on becoming an anchor institution, an organization deeply embedded in the local community as an equitable fixture of economic and social progress• Facilitated immersion experiences and reflections into the local community of Linda Vista, Barrio Logan, and Tijuana• Designed and implemented communication strategies

Greater San Diego Area

USD Mulvaney Center for Community, Awareness and Social Action • Designed and facilitated an impactful three-week immersion experience in Jamaica through coordination with faculty members, student leaders, and community partners • Supervised residential communities of 23 students across 4 housing areas • Facilitated reflection discussions around literature, race, gender, sexual orientation and expression, identity, social issues, and community engagement for and with students• Advised and mentored returning student leaders in their leadership and cultural guidance and engagement with students and community partners• Managed community partnership with Granville Child Care Facility for Girls in Jamaica through volunteer organization, activity planning, and supervision of all engagement outings• Oversaw the planning and execution of extra-curricular engagement outings for cultural education around the arts, entertainment, and tourist experience • Completed personal research around advising women of color, identity development, community building, and the power of artistic expression

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University Programs and Leadership • Assisted in the planning and execution of programs, like Annual Geek Week, and University Color Run, that engage, educate, and empower students • Reviewed website and social media content to ensure accuracy• Researched programs, speakers, and entertainment based on student needs and interest

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University New Student Orientation • Coordinated groups of ten to twenty students, parents throughout the two-day Orientation program• Educated incoming students on expectations of college life, about Rutgers Student Life and its opportunities to over 5,000 students • Facilitated group discussions on diversity, team-building and social activities, and campus tours • Facilitated supplementary programming on the University’s resources and community for Lesbian, Queer, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally students • Received over 100 hours of expert leadership development and training

Master'S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, History