John Williams Joins Agape as the Nonprofit's First-Ever Chief Information Officer

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June 04, 2020
John Williams has joined Agape Child & Family Services as the nonprofit’s first-ever Chief Information Officer (CIO). John comes to Agape with over 30 years of leadership experience in the information technology field, having served as CIO of Shelby County Schools, Executive Director and CIO of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Operational Technology & Telecommunications Director of Atlanta Public Schools, Network Services Director of Orange County Public Schools in Florida, and Senior Manager of Technical Consulting at MCI Corporation in Orlando and Chicago. Originally from ChicagoJohn received a Bachelor of Science degree from Regents College (SUNY), a Master of Business Administration degree from Regis University, and is currently working toward a Doctor of Business Administration degree in Organizational Leadership from Walden University.

About Agape:
Agape Child & Family Services breaks down barriers for families in hard places so they can build the life they desire and deserve. They do this in partnership by listening and providing the connections, skills and encouragement families seek in order to thrive. Agape is a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing children and families in Memphis with healthy homes. Agape serves thousands of local children and families each year in an effort to keep them safe, smart and successful by providing services in under-resourced communities. Services include early childhood programs; school-based initiatives; workforce readiness; homeless services; counseling; adoption and foster care. In partnership with the Tennessee Department of Human Services, Agape and its community partners have expanded services via a two-generation model, wholly serving youth and parents in a poverty-reduction strategy, providing support, permanency, and sustainability in Frayser, Hickory Hill and Whitehaven. To learn more, call 901.323.3600 or visit www.agapemeanslove.org.
Contact:
Beth Okeon
(901) 409-7607