Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s CCO: ‘Focus your growth based on your strengths’

For Dvon Williams, the incoming chief communications officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, a new role marks a return to the workplace.

Having left the industry to focus on family, the choice to come back and have an impact with the storied nonprofit is a great lesson for communicators thinking about their careers. Life isn’t always linear and big opportunities can come into our lives at exactly the right moment.

We caught up with Williams to discuss what her work is like, how she finds balance and well-being amid a chaotic news environment and what she sees as the key to the future of communications.

Here’s what she had to say:

1. What’s your favorite part of your morning routine?

Williams: As a mother of two toddlers and wife to co-founder of Creative Theory Agency, morning routines can be hectic and don’t always go as routine each day. However, one thing we try to maintain is breakfast time as a family.

It’s meaningful time before we all buzz off our separate ways – time to connect provides balance and is an important part of my routine to ground the start of my day.

2. Who’s the most important person you talk to every day?