Denise Williams, PhD

Forward-thinking human resources consultant dedicated to improving the health of individuals and organizations. Successful planning and execution of HR programs to strategically perform and manage change. Significant people and problem-solving skills Known for connecting diverse people and ideas within organizations, leveraging individual and team strengths, and eliminating barriers to the implementation of collective wisdom to creatively solve complex organizational challenges. I am skilled in identifying cultural barriers to workforce performance and provide unique ways to leverage diverse qualities and talents in the workforce.

I have 30+ years' experience in a variety of leadership roles within complex organizations, predominantly health care and higher education.

My job roles have included operational leader of interdisciplinary teams, change manager, consultant, educator, project leader, culture architect, coach , and translational researcher.

AREAS OF INTEREST

  • Organizational Performance Consulting
  • Workplace Culture Architecture and Stewardship
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Planning and Implementation
  • Employee Wellness and Workforce Health Risk Reduction
  • Learning and Development Program Management

EDUCATION:

University of Michigan, School of Public Health; Ann Arbor, Michigan


PhD. Health Behavior and Health Education (Cognate, Health Management and Policy)
Dissertation: “Revisiting Smoking Motives in Adolescents: The Smoking Motives Scale”

Eastern Michigan University, Department of Psychology; Ypsilanti, Michigan


Master of Science, Behavioral Psychology (Dean’s List)

University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Ann Arbor, Michigan


Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Sociology with Distinction (James B. Angell Scholar)

CERTIFICATIONS


Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Senior Certified Professional (SCP)

Trainer, Unconscious Bias (Cook-Ross)