Our Team
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About Me
Hi there! I'm Dr. Kristin Williams, the Founder and Principal Consultant of NineteenEleven Consulting, where I lead with a commitment to transforming community engagement into a truly inclusive, data-driven practice. With over twenty years of experience as a social scientist, I’ve dedicated my career to empowering both public agencies and communities through approaches that prioritize equity, transparency, and data integrity.​​
Resume Highlights
Ph.D in Sociology
I hold a Doctorate in Sociology, which provides the foundation for my expertise in engagement strategies and data analysis. This advanced training allows me to design surveys and interpret data with precision, uncovering meaningful patterns that lead to reliable, relevant insights for every project.
Engagement Coordinator
As a former Engagement Coordinator for Raleigh’s City Planning Department, I gained firsthand insight into the unique needs of government agencies. This role taught me the importance of gathering representative data to inform public decisions effectively and responsibly while also building community trust.
Award-Winning Engagement
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My work in Raleigh was honored with the 2021 Marvin Collins Planning Engagement Award from the American Planning Association - NC. This recognition reflects my commitment to equitable engagement strategies that lower barriers to participation and foster inclusive decision-making.
Technology Evangelist
In my role with an industry-leading engagement platform, I helped agencies leverage technology to elevate their community engagement, gaining experience in creating effective public portals, designing platform-specific surveys, and facilitating diverse virtual engagement methods.
Experienced Educator
With two decades of experience as a college professor and professional training facilitator, I bring a clear, practical approach to community engagement training. My background in education enables me to build capacity within agency teams, equipping them with the skills to lead impactful engagement initiatives. I teach courses and workshops on equitable engagement, survey design, and data collection, both as the Founder of NineteenEleven Consulting and as an Associate with Argonne National Labs.