Jacqueline Williams is the principal of The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, a position she has held since May 22, 2012. She was selected for the role following a two-year, nationwide search for a principal of the world-renowned STEM magnet school in Baltimore City. Williams is the first African American female principal in Poly’s history.
A lifelong educator, Williams began her career in the Baltimore City Public School System as a mathematics teacher at Herring Run Middle School. Following a ten-year stint at Herring Run, Williams moved on to Poly to teach math, eventually working her way up to become the head of the math department. Her career continued to progress as Williams went on to serve as Poly’s assistant principal before assuming her current role as principal.
Williams is a 1981 graduate of Poly and a first-generation college student, graduating from Towson State University (now Towson University) with both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degree.
Over the past decade, Williams has continued to build upon Poly’s rich legacy and strong tradition of excellence. She prides herself on helping to develop well-rounded students who make a great impact on the world, both socially and professionally.
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David Nevins is president & CEO of Nevins & Associates, a highly regarded strategic communications company and proactive public relations partner. The firm’s regional and national client base is a unique mix of organizations across a variety of industries including: healthcare, professional service firms, finance, not-for-profits, distributors, state agencies, national media companies, technology, political and grassroots campaigns, real estate development, sporting events, and more.
With more than 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and community and government relations, David is a talented and seasoned executive. Prior to founding Nevins & Associates in 1983, David served as the Director of Marketing for both Towson University and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, he was tapped by the CEO of Comcast to employ his marketing expertise as President of the company’s regional sports network, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. David is a Past President of the Board of Governors for the Center Club and is a former Chairman of the Board of Regents for the University System of Maryland, a position to which he was appointed by the Governor of Maryland. David has chaired the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission and the Maryland Higher Education Loan Corporation, served as President of both the Jewish National Fund and the Towson Business Association and was a member of the PNC Bank board.
David is highly involved in the business, civic, and political communities, and his many years of active leadership in numerous organizations have built a network of contacts that he regularly puts to use for the firm’s clients. For more information, visit www.nevinspr.com.
