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Krystal Williams

@krystalwilliams1

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I build compliant, accountable operations and funding partnerships that expand equitable community access.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m pursuing a move to the funder side, applying my grantee-side due diligence, financial oversight, compliance, and stewardship experience to reviewing, awarding, and monitoring grants and loans for community organizations.

At Special Needs Network, I lead operations and facilities across five autism therapy centers and seven locations, standardizing processes, staffing, compliance, vendor management, and audit-ready records.

I previously directed development and compliance strategy for a $20M budget serving 10,000 families annually across Southern California. I secured more than $1.5M in grants and contracts while managing due diligence, reporting, funder stewardship, and Board communications.

My work is grounded in expanding equitable access for underserved children and families, from grant-funded community programs to a neurodivergent workforce development program and food truck social enterprise.

Across Special Needs Network, Bright Horizons, and Chalk Preschool, I’ve led budgeting, licensing, multi-site operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance. I’m now bringing grantee-side financial discipline and compliance experience to grantmaking or community-development finance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director of Center Operations & Facilities

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Special Needs Network, Inc.

May 2026 - Present (4 months)

Leads operational strategy across a network of autism therapy centers, standardizing processes, staffing, and compliance across 5 therapy centers and 7 locations. Manages vendor contracts, facilities operations, and HIPAA-compliant recordkeeping.

Operations Management Vendor Management HIPAA compliance Medicaid Compliance Facilities Management Staff Onboarding Partnership Development

Director of Development

Special Needs Network, Inc.

Feb 2024 - May 2026 (2 years 3 months)

Directed operational and compliance strategy for a $20M budget across six offices, owning grant compliance, due diligence, and reporting. Secured $1.5M+ in grants and contracts and presented budget performance to the Board.

Grant Compliance Due Diligence Budget Management Financial Reporting Partnership Management Board Reporting Event Coordination

Manager, Community Programs & Development

Special Needs Network, Inc.

Oct 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Secured and administered grant-funded initiatives, ensuring compliance and measurable outcomes. Designed inclusive enrichment programs and co-launched a neurodivergent workforce development program and food truck social enterprise.

Grant Administration Program Management Community Engagement Partnership Building Program Design

Executive Assistant Director

Bright Horizons

Jan 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Directed operations, licensing compliance, and budgeting for a multi-classroom early learning center serving 130 children. Supervised and developed a 15-person staff, improving retention through training and professional development.

Operations Management Licensing Compliance Budgeting Staff Supervision Training Family engagement

Field Education Consultant

Bright Horizons

Mar 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Trained and mentored educators across five centers, delivering 12+ professional development workshops. Partnered with leadership to ensure programs met state standards and supported diverse learners.

Training Mentorship Professional Development Curriculum Support State Standards

Assistant Director

Chalk Preschool

Jun 2017 - Mar 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Directed preschool operations for 80 children, overseeing budgeting, licensing, and staff management. Continued with the organization through its acquisition by Bright Horizons.

Operations Management Budgeting Licensing Staff Management