Ardella Williams

Ardella serves as the Graduate Program Coordinator for the Departments of Asian Languages and Cultures and Middle East Studies. Her key responsibilities include managing the Masters and Ph.D. programs of ALC & MES, serving as a primary point of contact for students and faculty regarding the policies and procedures of the programs, milestones, funding, and degree completion. 

Before joining ALC & MES, Ardella worked in the nonprofit and higher education sectors specializing in communications, event planning, program management, and community development. A native Michigander, Ardella received her B.A. from the University of Michigan and her M.A. from Michigan State University.