Gareth Williams

Gareth Williams is a Senior Researcher in the Policy & Practice of Energy Cybersecurity at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, focusing on securing energy systems from cyberattacks and enhancing resilience. Prior experience includes serving as a Communications Strategist at Beam Reach Consulting Group, where Gareth developed audience engagement strategies, and as a Doctoral Candidate at the University of Maryland, earning a PhD in Communication while teaching undergraduate courses. Additionally, Gareth held leadership roles at Energetics Incorporated, fostering technical communications, and contributed to NASA's Spinoff publications as a Science Writer at Chugach Alaska Corporation. Educational credentials include a PhD, MA in Communication, a Graduate Certificate in Digital Studies, and an MA in Liberal Arts.