William Dickerson was born and raised in Boston, and currently resides in Dorchester. He began his public service career as a teen peer leader working at the Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF). In 2013, Dickerson served as the Director of Constituent Services in the Office of City Councilor Michael Flaherty. He then went on to work as the Boston Police Area B3 Community Service Liaison where he led the charge in fostering better relationships between the community and the police. He worked with youth, seniors, and faith-based communities to create various initiatives and events to bring the community together. Dickerson is a fierce advocate and is especially passionate about serving community members by addressing their concerns and delivering services that meet their needs. He most recently served as the Project Construction Monitor with Boston Residents Job Policy (BRJP) to ensure Boston residents, especially women and people of color, have equitable opportunities in the construction field. 

Will enjoys spending time with family, attending basketball games, listening to music, and traveling.