Aaron Williams
Aaron S. Williams has experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including posts as USAID mission director for South Africa, vice president of the International Youth Foundation, executive vice president of RTI International, and director of the US Peace Corps (2009–2012). His most recent book is “The Young Black Leader’s Guide to a Successful Career in International Affairs: What the Giants Want You to Know.”
In this book, Aaron shared his personal vision that led to a meaningful career in the foreign service, why is it important for students to develop and articulate their visions, and how International Development is often long-term. In his previous book, “ A Life Unimagined”: The Rewards of Mission-Driven Service in the Peace Corps and Beyond”, he expounded on the importance of the Peace Corps and then as Mission Director for USAID/South Africa how President Mandela addressed the hatreds, social divisions, and political polarization seen around the world today.
