Montrischa Williams Ph.d.

Montrischa Williams, Ph.D., PMP has extensive experience in research and project management. Montrischa currently works as a Senior Researcher at the American Institutes for Research, where they develop and manages client partnerships, leads business development opportunities, and designs and manages research projects. Previously, they worked as a Research Scientist at NORC at the University of Chicago, where they led business development in the field of education and designed data collection protocols. Prior to that, they worked as a Researcher at the American Institutes for Research, where they played various roles in high-profile projects, led and coordinated multiple proposals, and oversaw project management activities. Montrischa also has experience as a Research Associate and Research Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where they provided expertise in adult education and developed comprehensive literature reviews and models. Additionally, they served as a Graduate School Fellow at Education Pioneers, where they collaborated with regional directors and advised on the placement of alumni. Overall, Montrischa Williams, Ph.D., PMP has a strong background in research, project management, and client relationships.

Montrischa Williams, Ph.D., PMP has a significant education history. Montrischa received their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they studied from 2009 to 2014. During the same period, they also pursued an Ed.M. degree in Educational Policy Studies from the same institution. Before that, from 2006 to 2009, Montrischa earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science Honors from UC Irvine. Finally, they began their educational journey at Contra Costa College from 2002 to 2006, where they obtained an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.