As director of equity strategy, Tiffany Williams spearheads MCAN's work aimed at identifying and addressing equity gaps. She collaborates with MCAN’s staff, Board of Directors, and external partners to ensure that equity remains central to all initiatives and programs.

Prior to joining MCAN, Tiffany spent five years as director of diversity & inclusion at Oakland University’s William Beaumont School of Medicine. In that position, she managed diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for the entire OUWB community, as well as outreach initiatives that included pipeline programs and community engagement efforts. Previously, she worked for seven years as assistant director for pre-college programs at Oakland University, where she encouraged both pre-college and college students to pursue postsecondary education and graduate studies. With over 10 years of experience in administrative management roles focused on student programming and affairs, Tiffany is dedicated to enhancing postsecondary preparation, access, success, and retention for diverse student populations.

Tiffany earned a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy administration from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. She went on to Oakland University, where she earned a post-master's graduate certification in higher education and a Ph.D. in educational leadership. Her research interests include college readiness, social justice and equity concerns, student retention, and fostering a sense of belonging among underrepresented student groups.

Raised by a single mother who worked as an educator, Tiffany always recognized that college would be a crucial part of her path. While studying at MSU, she was involved in the King Chavez Parks Program, a pathway initiative aimed at equipping students — particularly those from populations traditionally underrepresented in higher education — with the tools necessary for accessing and succeeding in college. It was through this experience that Tiffany discovered her passion for education and her mission to help students navigate their journeys to and through postsecondary education.

Outside of work, Tiffany loves spending time with her two children, traveling, exploring new cuisines, and enjoying the company of family and friends. She is a proud member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.