Greg Williams

Greg Williams is an accomplished filmmaker and public policy advocate, recognized for his work in addiction and mental health awareness through documentaries and strategic initiatives. After authoring and directing the critically acclaimed documentary ‘The Anonymous People’ in 2013, Greg Williams established himself as a prominent filmmaker and public policy advocate dedicated to addiction and mental health awareness. The impactful film, exploring the lives of 23.5 million Americans in long-term recovery, garnered widespread attention and earned Williams a prestigious 2014 PRISM Award for Outstanding Documentary. This foundational work immediately positioned him at the forefront of media efforts to destigmatize addiction and educate the public on recovery.

Further solidifying his commitment to systemic reform, Williams played a pivotal role in forming a national Alliance dedicated to releasing the Addiction Recovery Medical Home Alternative Payment Model, actively shaping healthcare policy discussions related to addiction and mental health. His storytelling contributions persisted with his role as producer for two compelling documentaries released in 2021: ‘Tipping the Pain Scale’ and ‘Recover Out Loud’. These films continued to advance the national conversation around addiction, leveraging media to foster understanding and promote recovery solutions. Currently, Williams is serving as an executive producer for his highly anticipated upcoming project, ‘Born to Serve,’ which is presently in post-production.

Holding a Master’s degree in addiction public policy from New York University, Greg Williams continues to strategically leverage both media production and direct policy advocacy. His professional trajectory consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to educating the public, destigmatizing addiction, and driving measurable systemic change in public health policy.