Jessica Williams
Global Educator | Life Design Enthusiast | Authentic Leadership Coach | Creator of Purposeful Journeys
- Role
- Executive Director of Global Education at Providence Day School
- Location
- Concord, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jessica Williams
Strategic and entrepreneurial educator with 20+ years designing impactful programs that connect learning to life purpose. Proven ability to build scalable professional development experiences, cultivate authentic relationships, and translate institutional mission into high-impact outcomes. Designing Your Life Certified Coach (in progress) and Authentic Leadership Coach with deep roots in liberal arts education and a passion for lifelong learning.As a global educator, I thrive on designing and leading learning journeys—workshops, trainings, retreats, and travel—that create space for people to connect and grow. Originally from Pennsylvania, I am the proud owner of an adventure vest for life\'s next bold journey.
Experience
Executive Director of Global Education
Aug 2018 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Lead the strategic vision and daily operations of a TK-12 global education office, promoting student and faculty intercultural engagement and global experiences. Supervise staff, steward departmental budget, and ensure risk management and SEVIS compliance. Design and assess 8 annual global journeys, including trip leader training and student orientations, while championing institutional global initiatives.Created interdisciplinary, cross-divisional global educational experience for faculty through a revisioned Global Educator Certificate program focused on intercultural skill building.Collaborated with Chief Design Strategist to implement a global reflection project that grounds current experience and aligns future vision.Spearheaded the transition of Global Studies Diploma portfolios to a competency-based Mastery Transcript format. Led a schoolwide, cross-departmental Indigeneity curriculum review project.Act as Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) for international student services, maintaining SEVIS compliance and leading successful recertification efforts.Selected for model practice endorsement in An Annotated Guide to Global Education and appointed to the Institute for Global Learning Board of Directors. Professional Network Mentor. Co-chair of Strategic Plan Committee.
Education
Dickinson College
Bachelor's degree, East Asian Studies
Rollins College
Master's degree, Liberal Studies
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