Andrew Foster Williams
Senior Director of Learning at Oakland Genesis- Claim this Profile
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Berlinda Mojica
Drew is such a team player. I had the pleasure of working alongside him during our 2019 Alumni of Color Conference. As an alum, he worked with us side by side. Drew took initiative where needed and supported us every step of the way. Thank you for setting the example.
Jason Cochran
I had the pleasure to work with Andrew during his one year as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Colombia. Mr. Williams was recruited to assist Peace Corps Colombia in the establishment of a youth development project and support the work of one of our key partners, Futbol con Corazon. We recruited highly qualified, mature and independent Volunteers. We had high expectations for the work especially using this as a opportunity to build Peace Corps reputation as a viable partner with the organization. Mr. Williams met and exceeded these expectations both for Peace Corps Colombia and for the partner organization. Assigned to an impoverished urban neighborhood, Mr. Williams immediately integrated into the community. Gaining instant credibility with his host organization, they gave him broad responsibilities in the implementation of their youth development project. Using his creativity and passion for working with youth, he developed and implemented a multi-faceted four-week project that incorporated sport, education and culture using the 2012 Summer Olympics as the backdrop. This activity was enthusiastically adopted and embraced by the host organization. The activity incorporated over 600 children over the four week period. In addition, Mr. Williams utilized his experience and knowledge in curriculum development to review Futbol de Corazon’s youth development curriculum and provide quality feedback towards improving the methodology which merges sport and youth development. Furthermore, Mr. Williams’ skills and expertise was utilized by members of the Volunteer population, including his design and implementation of a one-week sport camp in a community recovering from devastating flooding. In addition to the skills listed above, I want to highlight what I feel are Mr. Williams’ strongest traits: his positive, can do attitude and his innate leadership skills. Mr. Williams’ attitude reflects his positive view of himself and the world. He is a practical optimist. Furthermore, his positive attitude led to an overall attitude change with the Volunteer population, which speaks to his natural leadership abilities. Mr. Williams carries himself with dignity and he naturally aspires to leadership positions. I personally watched him lead a group through a session where they were required to provide feedback to Peace Corps Colombia. He lead the discussion, listened to all sides and built up consensus, and presented the information in a positive, constructive manner. I could easily fill several pages praising Mr. Williams. He is a rare individual who has a combination of intelligence, deep love for learning and self improvement, outstanding interpersonal abilities and strong field experience. This combination allows him to stand out compared with any population. Mr. Williams has an extremely bright future. I strongly, fully and enthusiastically recommend Mr. Williams.
Berlinda Mojica
Drew is such a team player. I had the pleasure of working alongside him during our 2019 Alumni of Color Conference. As an alum, he worked with us side by side. Drew took initiative where needed and supported us every step of the way. Thank you for setting the example.
Jason Cochran
I had the pleasure to work with Andrew during his one year as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Colombia. Mr. Williams was recruited to assist Peace Corps Colombia in the establishment of a youth development project and support the work of one of our key partners, Futbol con Corazon. We recruited highly qualified, mature and independent Volunteers. We had high expectations for the work especially using this as a opportunity to build Peace Corps reputation as a viable partner with the organization. Mr. Williams met and exceeded these expectations both for Peace Corps Colombia and for the partner organization. Assigned to an impoverished urban neighborhood, Mr. Williams immediately integrated into the community. Gaining instant credibility with his host organization, they gave him broad responsibilities in the implementation of their youth development project. Using his creativity and passion for working with youth, he developed and implemented a multi-faceted four-week project that incorporated sport, education and culture using the 2012 Summer Olympics as the backdrop. This activity was enthusiastically adopted and embraced by the host organization. The activity incorporated over 600 children over the four week period. In addition, Mr. Williams utilized his experience and knowledge in curriculum development to review Futbol de Corazon’s youth development curriculum and provide quality feedback towards improving the methodology which merges sport and youth development. Furthermore, Mr. Williams’ skills and expertise was utilized by members of the Volunteer population, including his design and implementation of a one-week sport camp in a community recovering from devastating flooding. In addition to the skills listed above, I want to highlight what I feel are Mr. Williams’ strongest traits: his positive, can do attitude and his innate leadership skills. Mr. Williams’ attitude reflects his positive view of himself and the world. He is a practical optimist. Furthermore, his positive attitude led to an overall attitude change with the Volunteer population, which speaks to his natural leadership abilities. Mr. Williams carries himself with dignity and he naturally aspires to leadership positions. I personally watched him lead a group through a session where they were required to provide feedback to Peace Corps Colombia. He lead the discussion, listened to all sides and built up consensus, and presented the information in a positive, constructive manner. I could easily fill several pages praising Mr. Williams. He is a rare individual who has a combination of intelligence, deep love for learning and self improvement, outstanding interpersonal abilities and strong field experience. This combination allows him to stand out compared with any population. Mr. Williams has an extremely bright future. I strongly, fully and enthusiastically recommend Mr. Williams.
Berlinda Mojica
Drew is such a team player. I had the pleasure of working alongside him during our 2019 Alumni of Color Conference. As an alum, he worked with us side by side. Drew took initiative where needed and supported us every step of the way. Thank you for setting the example.
Jason Cochran
I had the pleasure to work with Andrew during his one year as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Colombia. Mr. Williams was recruited to assist Peace Corps Colombia in the establishment of a youth development project and support the work of one of our key partners, Futbol con Corazon. We recruited highly qualified, mature and independent Volunteers. We had high expectations for the work especially using this as a opportunity to build Peace Corps reputation as a viable partner with the organization. Mr. Williams met and exceeded these expectations both for Peace Corps Colombia and for the partner organization. Assigned to an impoverished urban neighborhood, Mr. Williams immediately integrated into the community. Gaining instant credibility with his host organization, they gave him broad responsibilities in the implementation of their youth development project. Using his creativity and passion for working with youth, he developed and implemented a multi-faceted four-week project that incorporated sport, education and culture using the 2012 Summer Olympics as the backdrop. This activity was enthusiastically adopted and embraced by the host organization. The activity incorporated over 600 children over the four week period. In addition, Mr. Williams utilized his experience and knowledge in curriculum development to review Futbol de Corazon’s youth development curriculum and provide quality feedback towards improving the methodology which merges sport and youth development. Furthermore, Mr. Williams’ skills and expertise was utilized by members of the Volunteer population, including his design and implementation of a one-week sport camp in a community recovering from devastating flooding. In addition to the skills listed above, I want to highlight what I feel are Mr. Williams’ strongest traits: his positive, can do attitude and his innate leadership skills. Mr. Williams’ attitude reflects his positive view of himself and the world. He is a practical optimist. Furthermore, his positive attitude led to an overall attitude change with the Volunteer population, which speaks to his natural leadership abilities. Mr. Williams carries himself with dignity and he naturally aspires to leadership positions. I personally watched him lead a group through a session where they were required to provide feedback to Peace Corps Colombia. He lead the discussion, listened to all sides and built up consensus, and presented the information in a positive, constructive manner. I could easily fill several pages praising Mr. Williams. He is a rare individual who has a combination of intelligence, deep love for learning and self improvement, outstanding interpersonal abilities and strong field experience. This combination allows him to stand out compared with any population. Mr. Williams has an extremely bright future. I strongly, fully and enthusiastically recommend Mr. Williams.
Berlinda Mojica
Drew is such a team player. I had the pleasure of working alongside him during our 2019 Alumni of Color Conference. As an alum, he worked with us side by side. Drew took initiative where needed and supported us every step of the way. Thank you for setting the example.
Jason Cochran
I had the pleasure to work with Andrew during his one year as a Peace Corps Response Volunteer in Colombia. Mr. Williams was recruited to assist Peace Corps Colombia in the establishment of a youth development project and support the work of one of our key partners, Futbol con Corazon. We recruited highly qualified, mature and independent Volunteers. We had high expectations for the work especially using this as a opportunity to build Peace Corps reputation as a viable partner with the organization. Mr. Williams met and exceeded these expectations both for Peace Corps Colombia and for the partner organization. Assigned to an impoverished urban neighborhood, Mr. Williams immediately integrated into the community. Gaining instant credibility with his host organization, they gave him broad responsibilities in the implementation of their youth development project. Using his creativity and passion for working with youth, he developed and implemented a multi-faceted four-week project that incorporated sport, education and culture using the 2012 Summer Olympics as the backdrop. This activity was enthusiastically adopted and embraced by the host organization. The activity incorporated over 600 children over the four week period. In addition, Mr. Williams utilized his experience and knowledge in curriculum development to review Futbol de Corazon’s youth development curriculum and provide quality feedback towards improving the methodology which merges sport and youth development. Furthermore, Mr. Williams’ skills and expertise was utilized by members of the Volunteer population, including his design and implementation of a one-week sport camp in a community recovering from devastating flooding. In addition to the skills listed above, I want to highlight what I feel are Mr. Williams’ strongest traits: his positive, can do attitude and his innate leadership skills. Mr. Williams’ attitude reflects his positive view of himself and the world. He is a practical optimist. Furthermore, his positive attitude led to an overall attitude change with the Volunteer population, which speaks to his natural leadership abilities. Mr. Williams carries himself with dignity and he naturally aspires to leadership positions. I personally watched him lead a group through a session where they were required to provide feedback to Peace Corps Colombia. He lead the discussion, listened to all sides and built up consensus, and presented the information in a positive, constructive manner. I could easily fill several pages praising Mr. Williams. He is a rare individual who has a combination of intelligence, deep love for learning and self improvement, outstanding interpersonal abilities and strong field experience. This combination allows him to stand out compared with any population. Mr. Williams has an extremely bright future. I strongly, fully and enthusiastically recommend Mr. Williams.
Credentials
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Grassroots Futsal Referee
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National D License
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Fundamentals of Coaching
National Federation of State High School Associations -
Premier Diploma
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Advanced National Diploma
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National Diploma
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E License
California Youth Soccer Association - Cal North Soccer -
F License
California Youth Soccer Association - Cal North Soccer -
Grassroots Soccer Referee
U.S. Soccer Federation -
Safesport Trained
U.S. Center for SafeSport
Experience
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Oakland Genesis
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Learning
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3/2022 - – do současnosti
As Senior Director of Learning I focus on the growth and development of each person in our organizational family, from the student-athletes we serve to the Co-Executive Directors.Our mission is to make competitive soccer available to under-served Oakland youth, supporting them in becoming healthy, confident, and self-empowered individuals who can effectively navigate systems, overcome challenges, and actualize their education and life goals. As Senior Director of Learning I focus on the growth and development of each person in our organizational family, from the student-athletes we serve to the Co-Executive Directors.Our mission is to make competitive soccer available to under-served Oakland youth, supporting them in becoming healthy, confident, and self-empowered individuals who can effectively navigate systems, overcome challenges, and actualize their education and life goals.
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East Bay United Soccer Club
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Soccer Coach
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3/2010 - – do současnosti
Lead Coach for the Bay Oaks U10 (2013) Boys player pool and Bay Oaks U10 Boys 1st Team Head Coach. In past seasons I have served as a Bay Oaks Head Coach in the following boys age groups: 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007, and 2010.
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Executive Director
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3/2020 - 1/2022
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Director, EBU Juniors
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8/2018 - 3/2020
Designed and led the EBU Juniors program serving over 700 PreK to 2nd Grade children each year.
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Soccer Coach
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8/2002 - – do současnosti
Coaching youth soccer is my craft. I specialize in youth player development, with experience coaching at professional development academies, community clubs, non-profit organizations, government agencies, private instruction companies, and university/school-affiliated teams.Some of the clubs and organizations that I have coached with include:USABay Oaks Soccer Club (Oakland, CA)Bladium Sports & Fitness (Alameda, CA)City of Oakland Parks & Recreation Department (Oakland, CA)Cristo Rey High School (Boston, MA)East Bay United Soccer Club (Oakland, CA)Fremont Youth Soccer Leagues / Mission Valley United (FYSA) (Fremont, CA)Oakland Genesis Soccer Club (Oakland, CA)Oakland Soccer Club (Oakland, CA)Piedmont Soccer Club (Piedmont, CA)SF University High School (San Francisco, CA)Soccer Insight (San Francisco, CA)Soccer Without Borders (Oakland, CA)AFRICABlack Diamonds F.C. (Johannesburg, South Africa)Corinthians (São Vicente, Cape Verde)Falcoes do Norte (São Vicente, Cape Verde)Gremio Desportivo Amarante (São Vicente, Cape Verde)Grupo Desportivo de Manica (Manica, Mozambique)University of Johannesburg (Johannesburg, South Africa)Wits University F.C. Juniors (Johannesburg, South Africa)LATIN AMERICAAmigos de Fútbol (Barranquilla, Colombia)Centro de Desarrollo Integral / Fundación Oasis de Fe (Barranquilla, Colombia)Colegio La Inmaculada (Campo de la Cruz, Colombia)Fútbol con Corazón (Barranquilla, Colombia)Check out the article below to learn more about my work and coaching philosophy. "Coaching the Soccer I.Q." was published in Soccer Journal (NSCAA/United Soccer Coaches).
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YES4 (Youth Education for Success)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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6/2018 - 6/2020
We provide and support programs that enrich the creative capacity of youth for real world excellence. Our flagship program is the 2020 Conference, a week-long empowerment and capacity-building experience for high school students. We provide and support programs that enrich the creative capacity of youth for real world excellence. Our flagship program is the 2020 Conference, a week-long empowerment and capacity-building experience for high school students.
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San Francisco University High School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Community Engagement
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8/2017 - 7/2018
I taught at an independent high school in San Francisco as a faculty member in our Human Development Department (HD). This academic department launched in 2014, offering an integrated curriculum of College Counseling, Community Engagement, Cultural Competency, Health & Wellness, and Learning & Meta-cognition. Before becoming the Director of Community Engagement I was an Instructor in the HD Department in its first three years. The Community Engagement program at UHS is designed to support students as they prepare for, engage in, and reflect on their volunteer work in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. I designed curriculum, taught classes, and worked directly with students to help them connect with meaningful volunteer opportunities. A core part of my work was establishing and developing relationships with the non-profit organizations that provide service-learning and volunteering opportunities for youth.In my role as a Mentor at UHS, I provided academic advising and all-around support to a group of fifteen students over the course of their four years at the school.
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Instructor
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8/2014 - 7/2017
Human Development Department
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Youth Development Specialist
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6/2012 - 6/2013
Peace Corps Response sends experienced professionals to undertake short-term, high-impact service assignments in communities around the world. After serving as a volunteer in Cape Verde I was invited to work as a Youth Development Specialist with Peace Corps Response in Barranquilla, Colombia. For more info about my work there, please see the recommendation below from Jason Cochran, former Director of Programming & Training for Peace Corps Colombia.
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Small Enterprise Development Volunteer
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7/2011 - 6/2012
TRAININGBefore beginning my work as volunteer, I completed a 3-month in-country Pre-Service Training (PST) in the capital city of Praia on the island of Santiago.PRIMARY PROJECTI was assigned to work at the Centro de Juventude São Vicente (CEJ-JV) in the city of Mindelo. My primary responsibilities were to teach classes, facilitate workshops, and support the teen and young adult leaders at the center. I reported to the Coordinators and Psychologist of the CEJ and worked in the regional coordinator of the National Volunteer Program (PNV/UN Volunteers).The "CEJ" is part of network of centers throughout the country operated by the Ministério de Juventude (Ministry of Youth). The centers serve Cape Verdeans aged 18-35, offering professional training classes, enrichment programs, academic support, counseling, and outreach activities for the surrounding communities.An important part of the work at the CEJ is helping young community members develop their ability to earn a living. This involves teaching/co-teaching classes and working in one-on-one settings with aspiring entrepreneurs to help them develop business & project plans. Projects that I supported involved artisan furniture, culinary arts, graphic design, a fish exporting business, and the launch of a local non-profit youth center. SECONDARY PROJECTWhile living in Mindelo I worked with two soccer clubs as a youth coach. I led youth clinics for CD Falcões do Norte and was the head coach of the U17 team at Gremio Desportivo Amarante.- Gremio Desportivo Amarante info:https://gdamarante.cv/home/
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Bladium Sports and Fitness Club - Alameda
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Soccer Coach
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7/2007 - 6/2009
Youth Programs
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Assistant Director of Youth Programs / Lead Coach
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4/2008 - 3/2009
- Worked with the Director to manage a department of 30+ employees offering youth programs for over 1,000 children (Lil' Kickers Child Development soccer classes, camps, birthday parties, childcare, KidsFest).- Responsibilities included training, hiring & firing, coaching, sales, customer service, event planning and marketing.
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Founding Member & Chief Operating Officer
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7/2001 - 6/2007
Founded and operated a small business in the music and entertainment industry. Our mission was "to empower the Hip Hop community through education entrepreneurship"- Planned, promoted and executed over 300 events, including small and large concerts, arts festivals, and business conventions.- Managed guerrilla marketing accounts for independent and corporate clients, including musicians, record labels, film studios and clothing lines.- Assembled and managed a nationwide marketing team with over 50 on-campus college representatives.- Built a music distribution channel with over 100 brick-and-mortal and online retailers worldwide.- Provided project management support to independent artists and entrepreneurs for album production, releases and marketing campaigns.- Operated a recording studio serving independent artists.- Managed a booking referral service for DJs, musicians and event promoters.
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Education
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2013 - 2014
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Master of Education (Ed.M), Specialized Studies Program -
2004 - 2006
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Urban Studies/Affairs -
2002 - 2004
University of California, Berkeley
Certificate, Business Administration
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