Kristen Williams has extensive experience in geotechnical and environmental engineering, currently serving as Area Leader and Vice President, as well as Managing Director and Senior Principal at Leighton since June 1999. Prior to this, Kristen held the position of Principal and Business Development Geologist, focusing on geotechnical studies for land development projects in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Kristen began a career in geology as an intern at Earth Tech from June 1998 to June 1999. Kristen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, with a focus on Engineering and Physics, from California State University, Fullerton, between 1995 and 1999.