Alan B Williams (8)

Alan B. Williams is a Democratic politician born on March 22, 1975, in Tallahassee, Florida. He served as a Florida State Representative for District 8 from 2008 to 2016. Notable achievements include serving as Democratic Whip , Democratic Deputy Whip , Chairman of the Florida Legislative Black Caucus, and being named National Legislator of the Year in 2014 for leading bipartisan efforts on economic development, green jobs, ethics, and voting rights, including Florida’s Online Voter Registration Law. After leaving the legislature, he held roles such as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Senior Advisor for Public Engagement in the White House Office of the Vice President.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

Florida A&M University, B.S. , M.B.A. in Business .

Political Experience:

- Elected to Florida House of Representatives, District 8 ; reelected in 2010, 2012, and 2014.

- Democratic Policy Advisor.

- Committee roles : Economic Affairs Committee , Appropriations Committee, Education Committee, Joint Legislative Budget Commission.

- Pre-legislative: Senior aide to the Mayor of Tallahassee, communications analyst for the Florida Public Service Commission, Governmental Affairs Director at The Meenan Group.

- Post-legislative: Strategic advisor to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies; leadership in Florida A&M University Alumni Association.