Dr. Tamaria Williams is a Director of Transitional Services who provides academic and student
support services to high school students participating in college transition-based programs. She
provides oversight for Dual Enrollment programs, a high school to college summer program,
and leads a developmental education department. With over 22 years of higher education
experience at 2-year and 4- year institutions, professional associations and state level agencies,
Tamaria has a true passion for ensuring students have the necessary academic and student
support resources for successful transition to college life. As a first- generation college student,
Tamaria knows first-hand the challenges minorities face when considering life after high school;
therefore, she is committed to educating and bringing awareness of post-secondary education
opportunities to students of color.
Ms. Williams earned her Doctor of Education in Higher Education from Florida State University.
Her research centered on the job satisfaction of African American Associate professors, in
schools or colleges of Education, at predominantly white institutions. She earned her M.A. in
Educational Leadership with a focus in Student Personnel Administration from the University of
Central Florida. Tamaria holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Florida State
University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Sciences from Florida A&M
University
