When Ben Affleck Wants to Change the World, He Calls Montana’s Whitney Williams of williamsworks

When the rich and famous want to change the world, they don’t do it alone. Fusing her own powers with Ben Affleck’s star wattage, Whitney Williams built a model for Hollywood philanthropy–that really works.

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Williams’ own political future is anyone’s guess. For now, she seems to relish her tales of helicopter rides in developing countries. “There was a bit of trouble once with a single-engine plane caught in a storm cloud,” she says, “and roadside checkpoints with AK-47s where you’re like, Maybe this isn’t the best place to be at this moment.”

There will be an open Senate seat in Montana in 2014, and possibly one in the House, too. Williams admits she discussed those opportunities with Rahm Emanuel (still reading Beltway tea leaves, even in his current role as Chicago mayor) but says she’s content where she is. Still, asked what far-flung location she’d like to visit next, Williams thinks about it for a second and says firmly, “I want to go to Montana.”

By Mickey Rapkin

Full Story: http://www.elle.com/life-love/society-career/whitney-williams-profile

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Job Posting: Executive Director of Footwork: The International Podoconiosis Initiative

Non-profit leaders and global health experts wanted! williamsworks is recruiting an Executive Director to run Footwork: International Podoconiosis Initiative.

Footwork is a nearly two year old organization that was founded to bring together public and private partners to support prevention and treatment of podoconiosis. Footwork encourages integration of podoconiosis control into efforts to eliminate other Neglected Tropical Diseases, and works with those active in other related diseases of the foot.

The newly-created full-time position of Footwork Executive Director (ED) reports to the Footwork Executive Committee and will be responsible for setting Footwork’s strategic direction, managing Footwork staff, and executing against that strategy.

For more details, read the full job description here. For questions or to submit a resume, contact [email protected].