Marlon Williams is public servant skilled in leading large scale multi stakeholder initiatives. Marlon Williams joined Living Cities in February 2017 as the Assistant Director of Public Sector Innovation. Marlon’s career has focused on improving the economic, social and physical wellbeing of all urban residents with particular emphasis on increasing access and opportunity for low income families and communities of color. Marlon previously served as Director of Cross Agency Partnership for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene where he worked with City agencies to identify opportunities for various City programs, policies and planning processes to maximize the potential to improve the health of local residents. His previous work has created impact through the creation of innovative new programs and policies including the Jobs-Plus workforce development program for public housing residents for the City of New York and financial empowerment programs and policies for the United Way of NYC. He also served as a Policy Adviser for the Deputy Mayor of New York City focused on housing, economic empowerment and aging. He is a graduate of New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service where he earned a Masters in Public Policy. Mr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Dance from Williams College. Mr. Williams has traveled extensively to study issues of urban development in Brazil, South Africa, China and India. He is also an avid triathlete and dancer.Specialties: Economic Empowerment, Domestic Violence, Housing, Public Health Community Development, Financial Management, Aging, Public Policy