Stacey Williams
About Stacey Williams
Stacey Williams serves as the Director of Safeguarding at Global Communities, where she has worked since 2022. With over twenty years of experience in safeguarding and human trafficking prevention, she has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations and regions.
Current Role at Global Communities
Stacey Williams serves as the Director of Safeguarding at Global Communities, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing safeguarding policies and practices to protect vulnerable populations. Her work emphasizes collaboration and relationship-building within the organization and with external partners. Williams joined Global Communities in July 2020, previously working as the Director of Human Trafficking Prevention until 2022.
Education and Expertise
Stacey Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts from New York University and a Master's in Public Health from Columbia University. Her graduate studies focused on forced migration, equipping her with knowledge relevant to her work in safeguarding and human trafficking prevention. Additionally, she is a Certified Holistic Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor through the Kundalini Research Institute Aquarian Teacher Training Program.
Professional Background
Stacey Williams has over twenty years of global leadership experience in safeguarding and human trafficking prevention. Her career includes roles such as Executive Director at Shine on Sierra Leone and Program Manager at the United Methodist Committee on Relief in Kosovo. She has also worked with organizations like Mercy Corps, IOM, and the International Organization for Adolescents (IOFA), contributing to various programs across Eastern Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the United States.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Stacey Williams held several significant roles. She was the Executive Director at the Women's Fund of Long Island from 2012 to 2016 and served as a Senior Advisor/Director of Programs at IOFA from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she worked as a Health Programs volunteer with the Peace Corps in Honduras and as a Health Program Pre-Service Trainer in Moldova. Her diverse experiences have shaped her expertise in program management and technical assistance.
Focus on Survivor-Focused Initiatives
Stacey Williams provides technical assistance and program management with a strong emphasis on survivor-focused initiatives. Her work aims to develop collaborative teams and relationships that enhance the effectiveness of safeguarding practices. With a background in human trafficking prevention, she is dedicated to creating programs that support and empower survivors across various regions.