Rich Williams

Rich Williams is a seasoned Project and Stakeholder Manager with a focus on student borrower success and higher education policy. They previously served as an officer at The Pew Charitable Trusts, where they developed policy solutions and presented findings to congressional committees regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on students. Rich's extensive experience includes roles as a Senior Education Policy Advisor for the U.S. House of Representatives and a Policy Analyst at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where they advocated for consumer protections and student loan reforms. As a first-generation college student, Rich is driven by personal experiences and has made significant contributions to reducing college costs and student debt through their advocacy work. They hold a Bachelor's degree in History from Northern Arizona University.