Coby C. Williams is the Founder and Principal of New Reach Community Consulting. New Reach is based in Columbus, OH and specializes in public affairs consulting services to help organizations get important causes connected with communities. Coby was selected to participate in the Direct Action Research and Training (DART) Center Institute for grassroots community organizing. He also completed the Advanced Public Engagement for Local Government program from Davenport Institute at Pepperdine University. Coby holds professional certifications in strategic planning and implementation and agile project management. Coby earned an Associate of Applied Business degree in Computer Information Systems from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Management from Franklin University.