WASHINGTON, DC, September 19, 2024 - April C. Williams, PhD, CDMP, CIPT, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Williams, a distinguished expert in data management, has made significant contributions to the field through her extensive career and academic achievements. Currently serving as a founder and executive leader at DataLeadership Solutions since 2024, she focuses on researching various aspects of artificial intelligence, particularly its impact on human resources. Her work involves examining how artificial intelligence affects employees and how HR decisions related to artificial intelligence influence them.
Dr. Williams is also an adjunct instructor at Southern New Hampshire University, a position she has held since 2023. Along with these roles, she served as the director of data governance and quality at Optum from 2023 to 2024. Her tenure at the Association of American Medical Colleges spanned from 2009 until 2023, where she held multiple positions, including manager of data governance and standards and roles in data warehouse and data management. Earlier in her career, she worked at the State Department Federal Credit Union between 1999 and 2009, where she progressed from senior loan officer to training specialist to serving in HR information systems.
Dr. Williams's academic journey is marked by notable achievements that have significantly contributed to her professional success, beginning with coursework in engineering at Carnegie Mellon University from 1990 to 1992. She later earned a Bachelor of Science in information systems with a focus on database administration from Strayer University, completed in 2008, followed by a Master of Science in information systems technology from the George Washington University School of Business, which she obtained in 2012. She subsequently earned a doctorate in business administration, management and operations from Northcentral University in 2019.
Further underscoring Dr. Williams's expertise are her certifications. She became a Certified Data Management Professional through DAMA International in 2023 and is a Certified Information Privacy Technologist. Additionally, she is currently pursuing certification as an artificial intelligence governance professional. She attributes her success to the support of her family, her perseverance, seizing opportunities and facing her fears directly.
Dr. Williams's commitment to mentorship is evident in her volunteer work mentoring and tutoring in schools. She takes pride in her mentorship efforts and aspires to establish a leadership program for individuals in underserved areas, providing them with opportunities to develop leadership skills. Her next endeavor involves creating a nonprofit focused on leadership development, for which she is steadily making progress toward securing funding. Her dedication to her field, combined with her academic prowess and commitment to mentorship, positions her as a leading figure in data management and artificial intelligence research within human resources.
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