Cynthia Williams is Director of External Relations for the Division of International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She manages state and federal relations, and develops constituency-building activities with alumni, business, and policy leaders.Dr. Williams is currently Chair of the Committee on State, Federal and Private Sector Relations of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC) Commission on International Programs, and Chair of the Public Policy Committee of the Association of International Education Administrators. She also serves on the Board of the UW-Madison Center for International Business, Education and Research.
Degrees:
Dr. Williams received her Ph.D. in Development Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1994, with research interests focused on NGOs in international development. She holds a Masters of Public Administration and a B.A. in English and Psychology, both from the University of Delaware.
Positions:
Prior to coming to Wisconsin, Dr. Williams served as coordinator of the International Science and Education Council (ISEC) in Washington, D.C. from 1987-1989. Previously, she directed the Office of International Programs at the University of Delaware, including implementation of technical assistance projects and development education and training programs. Dr. Williams has also served as a policy analyst for the Governor's Office in the State of Delaware.