Meet Marlin Williams
Founder&CEO
Marlin is an executive, entrepreneur, and coach with more than 20 years of experience in the intersection of technology, diversity, equity and inclusion, and organizational development.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Expert
Marlin is a consummate DEI expert, with a keen understanding of how to connect DEI to strategic goals no matter the size of an organization. She was the global diversity and inclusion officer for two Fortune 500 companies. She also led DEI at two tech unicorns, helping one to build inclusive global teams in preparation for an IPO.
A sought-after DEI speaker, Marlin co-authored Hard Reset: Framing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as the New Normal, an essential handbook for executives and practitioners navigating the world through the twin crises of the racial reckoning and the pandemic.
Marlin was the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the city of Detroit, successfully coordinating the technology behind Super Bowl XL. As the founder of Sisters Code, she works to bridge the racial, gender and age diversity gap in technology. She also provides technical assistance to small business owners interested in combining food and mobility to solve for food deserts and food insecurity.
Marlin is a two-time startup founder who also supported entrepreneurs in a dual role–as the Assistant Vice President of Economic Development at Wayne State University and the Chief Program Officer at TechTown, its affiliated economic development agency. In order to bridge the gender and racial gap in tech entrepreneurship, Marlin created an inclusion-focused accelerator for intensive idea validation.
"ELEVATING THE WORK OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CAN BE LONELY AND STRESSFUL. DURING MY TENURE AS A CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, MY COACH WAS VITAL TO MY SANITY AND MY PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS. COACHING AROUND SELF-CARE AND THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVE IS MUTUALLY INCLUSIVE AND IS MY PASSION."
- Marlin W.
Marlin Williams Enterprises
We are a boutique practice that provides coaching, consulting, and speaker/media services related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We partner with clients through a thought-provoking and inspiring process including listening sessions, audits, action items, and goal setting, to inspire them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Our approach takes into consideration that DEI is not “one size fits all.” We are committed to providing customized solutions for our clients while providing thought leadership and partnership tied to strategic goals. With 25+ years of real-life experience – we get it.
We offer professional and personal coaching for established and new DEI executives and professionals, organizational strategic DEI consulting, Employee Resource Group (ERG) Support and speaker/media services.
Marlin Williams Enterprises
We are a boutique practice that provides coaching, consulting, and speaker/media services related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We partner with clients through a thought-provoking and inspiring process including listening sessions, audits, action items, and goal setting, to inspire them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Our approach takes into consideration that DEI is not “one size fits all.” We are committed to providing customized solutions for our clients while providing thought leadership and partnership tied to strategic goals. With 25+ years of real-life experience – we get it.
We offer professional and personal coaching for established and new DEI executives and professionals, organizational strategic DEI consulting, Employee Resource Group (ERG) Support and speaker/media services.
Marlin is an executive, entrepreneur, and coach with more than 20 years of experience in the intersection of technology, diversity, equity and inclusion, and organizational development.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Expert
Marlin is a consummate DEI expert, with a keen understanding of how to connect DEI to strategic goals no matter the size of an organization. She was the global diversity and inclusion officer for two Fortune 500 companies. She also led DEI at two tech unicorns, helping one to build inclusive global teams in preparation for an IPO.
A sought-after DEI speaker, Marlin co-authored Hard Reset: Framing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as the New Normal, an essential handbook for executives and practitioners navigating the world through the twin crises of the racial reckoning and the pandemic.
Founder and CEO
Meet Marlin Williams
Technology Advocate
Marlin was the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the city of Detroit, successfully coordinating the technology behind Super Bowl XL. As the founder of Sisters Code, she works to bridge the racial, gender and age diversity gap in technology. She also provides technical assistance to small business owners interested in combining food and mobility to solve for food deserts and food insecurity.
Marlin is a two-time startup founder who also supported entrepreneurs in a dual role–as the Assistant Vice President of Economic Development at Wayne State University and the Chief Program Officer at TechTown, its affiliated economic development agency. In order to bridge the gender and racial gap in tech entrepreneurship, Marlin created an inclusion-focused accelerator for intensive idea validation.
Transformational Coach and Speaker
As a certified coach, Marlin provides high-level thought partnership for new and established DEI executives and practitioners. She catalyzes significant measurable results for corporations and life transformation for her clients.
Marlin is an alum of Wayne State University and the University of Detroit, Mercy. She has presented at SXSW, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google, TedX, Black Enterprise, MSNBC, Techonomy, Tom Joyner Foundation, Yes We Code, and more.
"ELEVATING THE WORK OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CAN BE LONELY AND STRESSFUL. DURING MY TENURE AS A CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, MY COACH WAS VITAL TO MY SANITY AND MY PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS. COACHING AROUND SELF-CARE AND THE STRATEGIC INITIATIVE IS MUTUALLY INCLUSIVE AND IS MY PASSION."
- Marlin W.
Check out my new
book!
Has the inequality exposed by the pandemic and racial reckoning impacted your organization? Are you focused on making your company more diverse, equitable, and inclusive? Are you committed to making real, long-term change that adds value, but don’t know where to start?
This book is for you!