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From Xavier to the World: Leadership That Transforms with Damon Williams ‘01

From Xavier to the World: Leadership That Transforms with Damon Williams ‘01

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On this episode of Xavier Gold Live, co-hosts Jamya Stewart and Amaya Sanford sit down with Damon L. Williams, Jr. ‘01, a nationally recognized facilitator, speaker, and innovator for change. With over 20 years of cross-sector leadership across higher education, corporate, and nonprofit spaces, Damon is known for bringing people together, turning big ideas into action, and driving meaningful, lasting impact.

Throughout his career, Damon has led transformative work focused on building inclusive talent pipelines, strengthening organizational culture, and advancing equity through research, partnerships, and practice. His leadership spans roles such as Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff for Community Relations at the University of Kentucky and inaugural Associate Dean at Northwestern University for Graduate Education, where he helped create pathways for belonging, economic opportunity, and community impact.

He has also led nationally recognized diversity and inclusion initiatives at Emory University, Northwestern University, and Xavier University of Louisiana, along with earlier experience across finance, pharmaceutical, and telecommunications industries.

A proud graduate of Xavier University of Louisiana, Damon holds a B.S. in Psychology, along with advanced degrees from Tulane University and Fontbonne University, and executive education credentials from Cornell, Northwestern, and Emory University. He is currently pursuing his doctorate in Leadership and Innovation at New York University and is also an alumnus of Harvard University’s Institute for Management and Leadership in Education.

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