Gavin Crowell-Williamson joined MNCO as a research analyst in August of 2021. Prior to his current role, he worked for Metro Nashville’s Office of Arts and Culture, where he was a research and evaluation coordinator. He received his Master of Education in Community Development and Action from Vanderbilt University in May of 2021. His thesis investigated the ‘Restorative Arts’ programming occurring in the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Knox College in 2016, after which he worked at the University of Washington, studying the prevention of addiction-related suicide.

A native of Chicago, Gavin has great pride in his hometown. Outside of work, he is usually playing or watching sports, cooking, or exploring East Nashville.