The James Irvine Foundation
Marley Williams is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in health equity, racial justice, and public policy. Currently serving as a Program Officer for the Fair Work Initiative at The James Irvine Foundation since March 2022, Marley previously held significant roles at the Public Health Institute as Health Equity & Racial Justice Manager and at the San Diego Housing Commission as Senior Programs Analyst. Additional experience includes positions with the City of Long Beach in the Office of Equity & Community Impact Division, the Liberty Hill Foundation, and various organizations focusing on youth development and legal assistance. Marley holds dual graduate degrees in Public Affairs and Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin and a Bachelor’s degree in International and Area Studies from Washington University in St. Louis.
The James Irvine Foundation
The James Irvine Foundation is a private, nonprofit grantmaking foundation dedicated to expanding opportunity for the people of California. The Foundation’s current focus is a California where all low-income workers have the power to advance economically. Since 1937 the Foundation has provided more than $2.4 billion in grants to organizations throughout California. The Foundation ended 2022 with $3.2 billion in assets and provided $187.3 million in grants.