Molree Williams Lendor, JD, Lmsw
About Molree Williams Lendor, JD, Lmsw
Molree Williams Lendor, JD, LMSW, is the Director of Workplace Culture & Inclusion at NYU Langone Health. She has extensive experience in equity, legal services, and education, having worked at Barnard College, University of Bridgeport, City of Bridgeport, NYC Department of Education, Carmody & Torrance, and Koors & Jednak.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Molree Williams Lendor currently serves as the Director of Workplace Culture & Inclusion at NYU Langone Health, a position she has held since 2019. In this capacity, she oversees initiatives to foster an inclusive work environment and develops strategies to enhance workplace diversity. Her role involves collaboration with various departments to implement policies and programs that support cultural competence and equitable practices within the health system.
Previous Experience at Barnard College
Before joining NYU Langone Health, Molree Williams Lendor was the Executive Director for Equity at Barnard College from 2017 to 2019. In this position, she was responsible for promoting fairness and diversity across the campus community. She led efforts to create a more inclusive atmosphere through policy development, training, and advocacy.
Role at University of Bridgeport
Molree Williams Lendor held the dual role of Title IX Coordinator and Director of Disability Services at the University of Bridgeport from 2016 to 2017. She ensured compliance with Title IX regulations, which prevent gender-based discrimination in education, and managed services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to educational opportunities.
Background as a Special Education Attorney
From 2012 to 2014, Molree Williams Lendor worked as a Special Education Attorney at the NYC Department of Education. In this role, she provided legal counsel on issues related to special education law, advocating for the rights and needs of students requiring special education services. Her responsibilities included representing the department in legal matters and advising on policy compliance.
Educational Background
Molree Williams Lendor has an extensive educational background. She earned her JD from St. John's University School of Law, completing her studies in 2003. She also holds an MSW from Columbia University School of Social Work, obtained in 1997, and a BA in Psychology & Sociology from Georgetown University, completed in 1995. Her academic foundation is complemented by her early education at the Bronx High School of Science, where she studied Science and Math.