Welcome Appleseed Intern, Wyatt Williams

By Wyatt Williams, Appleseed Intern

My name is Wyatt Williams, and I am excited about joining the Appleseed team this upcoming summer! Born and raised in Birmingham, I graduated from Vestavia Hills High School, and I now attend the University of Georgia, where I am a rising sophomore majoring in Political Science and Economics. I will forever be proud to call Alabama home, and I look forward to returning to my roots this summer to serve the community I so love.

Wyatt visits with client Lee Davis and his energetic companion.

A student of history, I hope to learn how the mistakes of the past led to the injustices that plague the present and what current decisions still trap so many in a vicious cycle. Alabama is a state of proud people who desire a brighter future, and efforts to correct past errors are essential and promising.

Above all, I am motivated by Jesus Christ’s command to serve “the least of these.” So often stigmatized and neglected by society, the voices of the incarcerated are rarely heard and listened to. Working specifically with Appleseed’s reentry program, I am excited about the opportunity to form connections with the people most affected by our system but have been given a second chance at life.

Wanting to build a life centered around service, I am grateful to experience service on both a large and small scale. From working directly with individuals affected by the criminal justice system and by working to reform it, I am inspired by this balanced work and the multitude of ways to serve. I know the stories heard and the knowledge gained will help me learn if criminal justice is the path for me. I am humbled to be a part of such a team and look forward to helping build a better future for all Alabamians.