Government Coins | S5 | Ep. 2 - Doing Business with the City of Fort Worth: Everything you Need to Know

Sky Williams, Diversity and Inclusion Manager

Sky is a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience in municipal government. She's not your
average professional; Sky is a visionary leader and change catalyst, known for her exceptional skills and dedication to fostering equity and diversity. Sky's journey is marked by a strong educational foundation, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration. Her technical prowess is unmatched, encompassing a wide range of tools, including Excel, Hyperion, and IBM Blueworks. Sky excels in data analysis, project management, and program design, demonstrating her versatility in tackling complex challenges. In her role as Senior Management Analyst at the City of Fort Worth Water Utility, Sky led transformative initiatives, such as the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) workflow mapping, showcasing her ability to find innovative solutions. Sky is not just a data-driven analyst; she's also a people-focused leader. Her role as Administrative Services Coordinator saw her driving organizational culture change and policy standardization. She excels in talent management, performance evaluations, and employee engagement. Recently, Sky embarked on a new challenge within the Diversity and Inclusion Department, where she leads efforts to address race, equity, and diversity. Her mission is to align diversity and inclusion efforts across the organization, making Fort Worth a more inclusive city for all. Sky's accomplishments are too numerous to list exhaustively, but one thing is clear: she is a force to be reckoned with. Get ready to be inspired as she takes the stage to share her remarkable journey and dedication to a brighter, more inclusive future. Sky represents limitless possibilities and an unwavering commitment to positive change.

Christina Brooks, City of Fort Worth Chief Equity Officer

Christina is a results-driven equity, diversity, access, and inclusion professional with twenty years of experience working with underrepresented populations. As the City of Fort Worth's first Chief Equity Officer and Director of Diversity and Inclusion Department, she is responsible for the enforcement of the City’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance for Fair Housing, Fair Employment, Public Accommodations, ADA and Title VI, and the Business Equity Ordinance for equitable access in City contracting and procurement and capacity building of underrepresented businesses. The newly created Department of Diversity and Inclusion supports several City Boards, Commissions, and Advisory groups including the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission, the Business Equity Advisory Board, the Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities, and the City Diversity and Inclusion Committee for Staff. Before joining the City of Fort Worth, she served in the City of South Bend's Mayor’s Office as the first Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the City under Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Christina holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University at South Bend with concentrations in Political Science and History and a Master’s in Non-Profit Administration from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business. Christina also holds a Master Compliance Administrator certification and holds Municipal Emergency Management Institute certifications from FEMA. Christina and husband Reggie have been married for over 29 years and together have 5 children. Christina was instrumental in facilitating the CDFI Friendly development process in both South Bend and Fort Worth.

Learn more about the City of Fort Worth and the work they do:
https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/Home

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