Rhea Williams

Rhea Williams is an experienced professional in the publishing and chemical engineering fields, currently serving as Associate Publisher at the American Chemical Society since December 2014, where Rhea manages a team and oversees a portfolio of 12 journals. Previous roles at the Society included Senior Managing Editor and Managing Editor, focusing on editorial operations, peer review processes, and journal marketing. Rhea's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, bolstered by research in catalysis-focused surface chemistry. Rhea has also held various internships and leadership positions, including serving as President of the Salem College Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society and gaining research experience at institutions such as Texas A&M University and the US EPA.