Jameka Williams

Jameka Williams is the Director of Member Engagement and a key member of the leadership team at Merit Network, Michigan’s pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing networking, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across the state. In her leadership capacity, Jameka guides the strategic vision for membership engagement, working closely with executive peers to ensure Merit delivers exceptional value to its diverse community of educational institutions, libraries, government agencies, and healthcare organizations.

Under Jameka’s direction, the Member Engagement team designs and implements initiatives that foster meaningful collaboration, professional development, access to Merit resources, and technology adoption among Merit’s members. She drives organization-wide efforts to understand member needs, develop responsive programs, and enhance communication channels, ensuring that Merit remains at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices in digital connectivity.

Beyond Merit, Jameka extends her leadership to statewide and national networks. She serves as a board member of the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), contributing her expertise to support economic growth and community development initiatives. She also brings her passion for digital equity to the Gigabit Libraries Network’s Toward Gigabit Libraries Advisory Council, where she helps guide strategies to connect libraries to high-speed internet and essential digital resources.

Through her visionary leadership, collaborative spirit, and deep commitment to serving Michigan’s communities, Jameka Williams is helping shape the future of digital access and innovation across the state.