BIOGRAPHY - Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams
Dr. Williams' journey from orphan and foster child to Doctor of Education, nonprofit founder, and author has been both challenging and rewarding. Dr. Williams has proven that success can be attained when a person possesses commitment, tenacity, and integrity. In his career, he has fulfilled a multitude of roles, including direct care worker, foster parent, house parent, entrepreneur, nonprofit and for-profit organization founder, Chief Executive Officer, adjunct professor, scholar-in-residence, talk show host, and motivational speaker.
At the age of 5, Dr. Williams and his eleven siblings lost their mother to a cranial aneurysm. From his mother's death until the age of 18, he was under the authority of the New York City foster care system, along with nine of his brothers and sisters. This experience left an indelible mark on his life and professional work. As an adult, he has labored continuously to offer options and opportunities to others that he and his siblings did not have when they were served by the human service system.
Dr. Williams is proud to have earned two of his four graduate degrees from the nation's two oldest historically African American universities: a Master of Human Services (MHS) from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. After receiving these degrees, he continued his studies at Strayer University, where he attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA). In August 2007, he earned a doctorate in education (Ed.D.) at Fielding Graduate University, submitting a dissertation entitled Exploring the Professional Development Experiences of Residential Child Care Workers as They Relate to Effectiveness and Retention. In addition, Dr. Williams received the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award from Strayer University.
Since 1993, Dr. Williams has been the President and CEO of HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc., a cluster of nine corporations focused on human services. These corporations provide group homes, foster care/life sharing, supports for individuals living independently, leisure and recreation excursions, training and professional development opportunities, and gift arrangements. HumanWorks employs over 200 people and has an operating budget of over $10 million. Prior to 1993, Dr. Williams worked as a Director of Human Resources and Operations, Unit Director, Residence Manager, and Teaching Parent in organizations serving adults with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and dependent children.
Dr. Williams is deeply interested in the area of personal and professional development and is committed to helping others realize their full potential. He devotes a great deal of time and energy to providing training and workshops for employees and community members in areas such as stress management, time management, ethics, conflict avoidance and resolution, and customer service and loyalty.
Dr. Williams serves on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc., the Sacred Heart Villa, Inc., and Vision for Equality, Inc. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs Planning Advisory Committee (for which he previously served as Co-Chair), the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Stakeholder Planning Team.
In May 2007, Dr. Williams was awarded the 2007-2008 Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) Scholar in Residence position at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He is Kutztown University's first yearlong FDI scholar-in-residence. He lectures, holds discussion groups, and is planning articles for inclusion in journals on education and cultural diversity. He has recently taught courses in Group Dynamics, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Multicultural Counseling in a graduate psychology program. Furthermore, he is currently teaching undergraduate and graduate business courses.
Dr. Williams is the author of 6 books. A self-help book entitled The Navigator of Life. The purpose of this book is to aid people in making balanced decisions after conducting a thorough inventory of their lives. A companion DVD, which highlights three scenarios in which The Navigator of Life was used, has also been developed. More information is available at www.TheNavigatorfofLife.com. He is also the author of Management and Leadership by the 3Ps: Using Prompt, Pristine, and Particular Methods. The focus of this book to provide guidance on leading a life based on solid principles and practices. More information is available at www.Managementbythe3Ps.com. The third book is titled The Mature 64: Living Life 8 x 8. This book provides insight on how we can mature to our fullest potential. The book contains an examination of the eight roles which should be present in our lives in the eight domains of life we all experience. More information is available at www.TheMature64.net. The fourth and fifth books respectively are, his dissertation, Professional Development of Child Care Workers, and his MBA thesis, Orientation and On Boarding of Human Services Direct Service Personnel and Its Effect on Retention, has been published as well. More information is available at www.nj-williams.com and www.amazon.com. His latest book is titled, The Affordability Factor: The 4Cs of Change - Releasing Yourself of "That Challenging Life Event" and Living in the Fullness of Faith and Fortitude.
Dr. Williams is a member of the National Speakers Association (www.nsaspeaker.org) and is available to deliver speeches and lectures and to facilitate retreats and meetings. His web site, www.nj-williams.com, provides more information on his speaking interests.
A weekly internet talk show hosted by Dr. Williams can heard on VoiceAmerica's Variety Channel on Mondays at 7 AM PST/10 AM EST. The "Navigating Your Life" Talk Show with Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams is all about empowerment, enlightenment, and encouragement to help its listeners to reach their full potential. The hour long show provides useful answers to the challenges and dilemmas of everyday life. (Link: www.modavox.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1581)
Dr. Williams and his wife, Tade, reside in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. They have eigth children. One child has autism.
BIOGRAPHY - Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams
Dr. Williams' journey from orphan and foster child to Doctor of Education, nonprofit founder, and author has been both challenging and rewarding. Dr. Williams has proven that success can be attained when a person possesses commitment, tenacity, and integrity. In his career, he has fulfilled a multitude of roles, including direct care worker, foster parent, house parent, entrepreneur, nonprofit and for-profit organization founder, Chief Executive Officer, adjunct professor, scholar-in-residence, talk show host, and motivational speaker.
At the age of 5, Dr. Williams and his eleven siblings lost their mother to a cranial aneurysm. From his mother's death until the age of 18, he was under the authority of the New York City foster care system, along with nine of his brothers and sisters. This experience left an indelible mark on his life and professional work. As an adult, he has labored continuously to offer options and opportunities to others that he and his siblings did not have when they were served by the human service system.
Dr. Williams is proud to have earned two of his four graduate degrees from the nation's two oldest historically African American universities: a Master of Human Services (MHS) from Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. After receiving these degrees, he continued his studies at Strayer University, where he attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA). In August 2007, he earned a doctorate in education (Ed.D.) at Fielding Graduate University, submitting a dissertation entitled Exploring the Professional Development Experiences of Residential Child Care Workers as They Relate to Effectiveness and Retention. In addition, Dr. Williams received the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award from Strayer University.
Since 1993, Dr. Williams has been the President and CEO of HumanWorks Affiliates, Inc., a cluster of nine corporations focused on human services. These corporations provide group homes, foster care/life sharing, supports for individuals living independently, leisure and recreation excursions, training and professional development opportunities, and gift arrangements. HumanWorks employs over 200 people and has an operating budget of over $10 million. Prior to 1993, Dr. Williams worked as a Director of Human Resources and Operations, Unit Director, Residence Manager, and Teaching Parent in organizations serving adults with mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, and dependent children.
Dr. Williams is deeply interested in the area of personal and professional development and is committed to helping others realize their full potential. He devotes a great deal of time and energy to providing training and workshops for employees and community members in areas such as stress management, time management, ethics, conflict avoidance and resolution, and customer service and loyalty.
Dr. Williams serves on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc., the Sacred Heart Villa, Inc., and Vision for Equality, Inc. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs Planning Advisory Committee (for which he previously served as Co-Chair), the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Stakeholder Planning Team.
In May 2007, Dr. Williams was awarded the 2007-2008 Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) Scholar in Residence position at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He is Kutztown University's first yearlong FDI scholar-in-residence. He lectures, holds discussion groups, and is planning articles for inclusion in journals on education and cultural diversity. He has recently taught courses in Group Dynamics, Marriage and Family Counseling, and Multicultural Counseling in a graduate psychology program. Furthermore, he is currently teaching undergraduate and graduate business courses.
Dr. Williams is the author of 6 books. A self-help book entitled The Navigator of Life. The purpose of this book is to aid people in making balanced decisions after conducting a thorough inventory of their lives. A companion DVD, which highlights three scenarios in which The Navigator of Life was used, has also been developed. More information is available at www.TheNavigatorfofLife.com. He is also the author of Management and Leadership by the 3Ps: Using Prompt, Pristine, and Particular Methods. The focus of this book to provide guidance on leading a life based on solid principles and practices. More information is available at www.Managementbythe3Ps.com. The third book is titled The Mature 64: Living Life 8 x 8. This book provides insight on how we can mature to our fullest potential. The book contains an examination of the eight roles which should be present in our lives in the eight domains of life we all experience. More information is available at www.TheMature64.net. The fourth and fifth books respectively are, his dissertation, Professional Development of Child Care Workers, and his MBA thesis, Orientation and On Boarding of Human Services Direct Service Personnel and Its Effect on Retention, has been published as well. More information is available at www.nj-williams.com and www.amazon.com. His latest book is titled, The Affordability Factor: The 4Cs of Change - Releasing Yourself of "That Challenging Life Event" and Living in the Fullness of Faith and Fortitude.
Dr. Williams is a member of the National Speakers Association (www.nsaspeaker.org) and is available to deliver speeches and lectures and to facilitate retreats and meetings. His web site, www.nj-williams.com, provides more information on his speaking interests.
A weekly internet talk show hosted by Dr. Williams can heard on VoiceAmerica's Variety Channel on Mondays at 7 AM PST/10 AM EST. The "Navigating Your Life" Talk Show with Dr. Nathaniel J. Williams is all about empowerment, enlightenment, and encouragement to help its listeners to reach their full potential. The hour long show provides useful answers to the challenges and dilemmas of everyday life. (Link: www.modavox.com/voiceamerica/vshow.aspx?sid=1581)
Dr. Williams and his wife, Tade, reside in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. They have eigth children. One child has autism.
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National Foster Parent Association
On-Site
K.J., Executive Director, National Foster Parent Association
“The format was well-paced, Dr. Williams was very well prepared, and he showed a genuine interest in the diversity growth of the participants. His is not an ordinary cultural presentation – it is a cultural experience!”
Vision for Equality
On-Site
R.P., Executive Assistant, Vision for Equality
“Your determination to enable people to grow and develop themselves is commendable. Just observing how you brought people in touch with their inner feelings was exciting. I can still hear you saying in my ear ‘what broke your joy?’ It’s amazing when we start to look deep within ourselves and realize just how circumstances are connected.“ “Dr. Williams, it is always a pleasure having you in our midst. We appreciate and value your friendship and look forward to more effective trainings in the future.”
Holy Infancy School
On-Site
S.J.V.A.S.T.D., Co-Principals, Holy Infancy School
Dear Dr. Williams, Your presentation to the parents at Holy Infancy on Tuesday, April 12 was "just what was needed." Thank you so much. In getting feedback from parents we discovered how much we all need affirmation and confirmation. Your words encouraged parents to keep on believing and trying to make good choices not only for their children, but also for themselves. Some comments we heard were "awesome... something for everyone... keeping dreams alive." One mother intended to share the information at her workplace. Another said that the Courage Card was a good reminder for her. For one of the dads, your words were another way of guidance in living out the gospel of Jesus. We appreciate your message and your actions. Thank you for helping us to help others. May you and your work continue to be blessed. Sincerely, Sister Joyce Valese and Sister Therese Dowd Co-Principals
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