Michael Williams

As Coordinator, College Success, Michael provides one-on-one counseling support and program assistance for college Fellows. Michael’s journey with OppNet began when he became a Fellow in 2015, as part of the 2021 cohort. He has previously been an Education and Youth Development Intern at the National Urban League and a Public Policy Intern at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. He has interests in advocacy surrounding the issues of prison abolition, immigration reform, and LGBTQ+ rights, and is excited to bring his passion for mentorship to the college success team. Michael holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania and is also working towards an M.S. in social policy.