Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Arts in English

Graduate Institution and Major: University of Illinois at Springfield, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

Bio: Ryan Williams serves as the Online Program Coordinator of the Master of Arts in Education degree with the UIS Department of Educational Leadership. She teaches first-year seminar courses and enjoys mentoring students. She values collaboration and looks forward to engaging in the interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving.

Research Interests: Social Policy, Education Policy, Organizational Leadership and Management, Community Engagement, Program Evaluation

Volunteer Activities: Board of Directors-Springfield Art Association

Email: rwillia7@uis.edu