Dr. Collin Williams is an educator, author and researcher addressing race and other diverse issues through the lens of sports. His work has been featured and quoted in Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Huffington Post, the Washington Post, TIME magazine, and over 300 other national and local media outlets. Prior to his 3+ years with RISE, he worked in social responsibility and player programs for the NBA and as assistant director of player engagement for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. A co-author of The Miseducation of the Student-Athlete: How to Fix College Sports, Collin earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology and Africana studies and his doctorate in higher education from the University of Pennsylvania.

Additional Context on Racial Justice Expertise. Since completing my PhD in Higher Education with a focus racial justice and equity in school and sport, I have spent the last 5+ years: * Educating athletes and the sports community to tackle discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations. * Collaborating with school athletic departments (middle, high, and college), youth sports organizations (Boys & Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, etc.), and professional leagues and teams (NBA, NFL, NHL, etc.) to provide multifaceted programs that empower participants to be leaders in discussing and addressing matters of racism, prejudice, diversity and inclusivity. * Developing leadership curriculum that increases awareness, builds skills, and creates safe spaces for difficult conversations. * Training administrators, coaches and athletes to facilitate DEI curriculum with their teams, schools and communities. * Evaluating data (participant satisfaction, knowledge, attitudes and skills) to identify best practices and establish trends.

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• Facilitating Diversity & Inclusion Dialogues
• Creating Inclusive Environments
• Race, Racism, Anti-Racism
• Bias
• Identity
• Privilege
• Equality vs. Equity

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