Through her consulting practice Dr. Williams partners with nonprofit agencies and community organizations to build individual and institutional capacity in the areas of governance, strategy, succession and transition. 

In addition to her consulting practice, Dr. Williams teaches public administration, nonprofit governance, leadership and strategic planning for California State University, Northridge, and is a guest lecturer at University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University, and UCLA. 

Dr. Williams conducts seminars on nonprofit governance for the Center for Nonprofit Management, the Junior League of Los Angeles Board Fellows Program and the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce Riordan Volunteer Leadership Development Program.

With twenty years experience in organizations large and small, new and established, Dr. Williams understands the leadership challenges unique to each type of enterprise. Her clients are civic leaders who build capacity by thinking strategically, operating efficiently, and communicating effectively. These skills are valuable to any organization that measures its success by improving the human condition.