Lecturer I/ ASL Center Coordinator
Department of ASL & Deaf Studies
Office Location: Sorenson Language and Communication Center 1207
Faculty-Athlete Mentor: Women's Basketball
Williams has worked at Gallaudet University since 2013. Williams earned her bachelor's degree in American Sign Language with a minor in Linguistics in 2012. Williams completed her master's degree in Sign Language Teaching in 2013.
Williams was a student-athlete while an undergraduate student at GU where she lettered in softball and also served as a team manager. Williams earned the Dr. Nathie L. Marbury Academic Achievement Award in 2013 when she was a graduate student. In 2017, she garnered the Most Distinguished Ally award and in 2020 was named Gallaudet Athletics' Outstanding Faculty Member Award recipient.
Williams resides in Silver Spring, Md.
Why Gallaudet?
"Gallaudet is a special place where I am able to foster and connect with students on a level of mutuality and respect. It inspires me to have a purpose of witnessing and enhancing students' journeys. It empowers a feel of belonging at home for the person. I would not be here if it was not for Gallaudet in my life."
What impact can athletics have on college students?
"It helps the students develop a skill of balancing their lives and sports. It includes understanding time management. They can be an effective role model for the peers to look up to. They also have an influence on the issues and mindsets of the peers, which is a huge but rewarding responsibility for student-athletes to carry."
