Joanna Williams joined Compass Pro Bono in 2025 as the organization’s Communications Manager, bringing a deep passion for storytelling and social impact to her work. In her role, Joanna leads the organization’s year-round, organization-wide marketing strategy and manages the communications team, ensuring that Compass’s message resonates with the nonprofits, volunteers, and funders.
Since joining Compass, Joanna has launched an engaging video collection campaign, supported a major fundraising initiative, and overseen multiple website refreshes to enhance the organization’s digital presence. She was inspired to join Compass after learning about its far-reaching impact on nonprofits nationwide and the transformative role pro bono support plays in strengthening the social sector.
Before Compass, Joanna built her communications expertise at the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Institute for Policy Studies, and Third Sector Capital Partners. A former Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow, she has long been committed to advancing equity and justice through storytelling and strategic communication.
Joanna lives in Chicago with her partner and their dog, Andy. An avid sports fan, she’s always ready to share her picks for the WNBA or NBA finals.