Aycha Williams

Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Entrepreneurship

Prof. Williams is a serial entrepreneur, a Duke University-trained change expert, and a National Board-certified health and wellness coach. In addition to founding several successful companies, Willams served as a corporate marketing executive for almost two decades, targeting increased efficiency and productivity for cross-functional multi-level teams, for value creation and profitability. Currently, she works with small businesses and individuals, specializing in attainable change strategies for workplace wellness and employee well-being. Prof. Williams enjoys fostering connections between students and organizations that tackle pressing social, environmental and economic problems, with the opportunity for collaborative problem-solving and innovative solutions in and outside of the classroom.

Education

MBA, University of San Francisco
BA, International Relations, Bilkent University, Turkey

Areas of Specialization: Social Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, Change Management, Corporate Wellness, Entrepreneurial and Corporate Marketing.

Sample Courses Taught: Social Entrepreneurship: Leading Change; Strategies for Changemakers; Social Entrepreneurship Marketing