Kai Williams
About Kai Williams
Kai Williams serves as the General Manager for Maine at Better Life Partners and works as a consultant at Advancing Health Equity. With extensive experience in healthcare leadership, he has held various roles at Planned Parenthood and is currently pursuing advanced studies at Cornell University.
Current Role at Better Life Partners
Kai Williams serves as the General Manager for Better Life Partners in Maine. In this role, Williams is responsible for overseeing operations and ensuring the delivery of effective health services. This position began in 2024 and has been maintained for 7 months. The role emphasizes the importance of health equity and inclusivity in service delivery.
Previous Experience at Planned Parenthood
Prior to joining Better Life Partners, Kai Williams held several key positions at Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. Williams served as Senior Vice President of Healthcare Delivery from 2020 to 2022, and as Interim Co-CEO from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, Williams was the Vice President of Health Center Operations from 2015 to 2020 and the Training and Operations Manager from 2011 to 2014. Williams also worked at Planned Parenthood Federation of America as Senior Director of Regional Operations from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Certifications
Kai Williams is currently pursuing further education at Cornell University, where they are working towards a Certificate in Executive Healthcare Leadership and a Healthcare Change Management Certificate, both started in 2023. Williams also studied at Marlboro College, earning a Certificate in Nonprofit Management. Additionally, Williams is studying Anthropology at the University of Vermont, where they are expected to achieve a Bachelor's degree.
Focus on Health Equity and Leadership Development
In their professional roles, Kai Williams emphasizes the importance of health equity and inclusivity. Williams drives leaders to critically analyze the gap between their intentions, actions, and outcomes. Furthermore, Williams is dedicated to building knowledge and skills that help leaders become actively anti-racist, fostering a more equitable healthcare environment.