Jennifer Williams, PhD

Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Community Benefit Officer

Dr. Jennifer Williams is the Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Community Benefit Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. She is a native of Worcester, MA but has lived in Albany for the last 18 years. Dr. Williams has dedicated her professional career to developing high-achieving teams in both the non-profit and government agency sectors. She’s passionate about creating opportunities for individuals to use their strengths to contribute to organizational goals, and she is a staunch advocate for the creation of diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace cultures.

Throughout her 26-year career, she has developed, implemented, and facilitated training programs designed to support and empower people from all walks of life. Dr. Williams is a bridge-builder and believes in the value of diversity of thought. She holds a PhD in Policy & Administration with a concentration in Management and Leadership from Walden University. She earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy University and completed her undergrad degree in English at Clark University.