Greg Wilson works with communities and organizations to help them achieve their workforce and economic development goals. He is an Associate Director at the University of Georgia’s Carl Vinson Institute of Government where he leads the Institute’s workforce development, applied demography, economic analysis, and economic development technical assistance programs. He assists state agencies, local workforce development boards, economic development organizations, and educational institutions with workforce development, economic development, strategy, and public engagement projects. He developed and continues to the lead the Institute of Government’s PROPEL program which is a nationally recognized model for advancing rural community and economic development efforts. Greg helps communities and organizations use labor market, census, and education data to make decisions.
Prior to joining the Institute of Government in 2014, he served as a financial management analyst for the Office of Naval Intelligence in Washington, DC. He has a BA in Political Science and International Affairs, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, and a Doctorate in Workforce Education, all from the University of Georgia.