Jennifer Williams

Recognized as a transformational leader in education, Dr. Jennifer Williams has dedicated herself for over 20 years to the field of education through her roles as a professor, school administrator, literacy specialist, and classroom teacher. In her current work as the Co-founder and Director of Outreach and Community for Take Action Global non-profit organization, Jennifer helps to build schools in refugee camps and in remote areas of Africa, Asia, and South America, and she supports global school programs to empower students and teachers to take action on social good. In addition, she is the co-founder of TeachSDGs, the United Nations-appointed organization that has connected more than 30,000 international educators to the Sustainable Development Goals. She is a professor at Saint Leo University in both the College of Education and the College of Graduate Education, and she champions teachers, preservice teachers, and students to prepare for their futures in a world that will prioritize ingenuity, innovation, and exploration. Jennifer writes for Edutopia, Education Week, and the International Literacy Association and is the co-founder of Edcamp Tampa Bay and Edcamp Literacy. She is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, a Kahoot! Founding Ambassador, a Nearpod PioNear, and a Squirrels Alpha Squirrel. In 2016, Jennifer was named #33 of the 200 Top Education Influencers and in 2017 named #13 of the Top Women Edtech Influencers by Onalytica based on her work in education and educational technology. Jennifer is inspired everyday by teachers and students that are catalysts for making the world a better place! You can connect with Jennifer on Twitter at @JenwilliamsEdu and on her website at www.JenWilliamsEdu.com.