Audrey Williams
About Audrey Williams
Audrey Williams serves as the Director of the Forensic Science Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Forensic Science from Michigan State University.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Audrey Williams has held multiple positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 2007. She began her tenure as a Graduate Student Employee from 2007 to 2009. Following this role, she served as a Staff Scientist from 2009 to 2014. Williams then advanced to the position of Associate Program Leader, where she worked from 2014 to 2018. In 2018, she became the Deputy Director of the Forensic Science Center, and in 2019, she was appointed Director of the Forensic Science Center, a position she continues to hold.
Education and Expertise
Audrey Williams has a strong educational background in chemistry and forensic science. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Criminal Justice from Xavier University from 1999 to 2003. She then pursued a Master of Science in Forensic Science at Michigan State University from 2004 to 2006. Williams continued her studies at Michigan State University, obtaining a Ph.D. in Chemistry from 2004 to 2009. This educational foundation supports her expertise in forensic science and analytical chemistry.
Background
Before her extensive career at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Audrey Williams gained experience as a Laboratory Technician at Shepherd Color Company from 2002 to 2003. She also completed internships at Sandia National Laboratories, where she worked for the Department of Homeland Security for four months in 2005, and again in 2006 for another four-month internship. These roles contributed to her practical knowledge in forensic science and laboratory operations.
Achievements
Audrey Williams has contributed to the field of forensic science through her various roles at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. As Director of the Forensic Science Center, she oversees initiatives that advance forensic methodologies and technologies. Her progression from Graduate Student Employee to Director reflects her commitment to the field and her ability to lead complex scientific projects. Williams' educational achievements, including her Ph.D. in Chemistry, further underscore her qualifications and expertise in forensic science.