Claire M. Williams

Claire M. Williams is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Saint Mary’s College of California (School of Liberal Arts). She serves as Director of the January Term Program and teaches courses including Introduction to Sport Management, Women in Sport, and Sports Marketing.

• PhD in Sport Humanities (Sport Management & Women's Studies), The Ohio State University (2010)
• MA in Sport Humanities, The Ohio State University (2007)
• BA in Government, Smith College (2003)

Her research focuses on gender equity in sports, curriculum design, and student professional development. Recent projects include co-creating a data-informed January Term curriculum with student/faculty collaboration.

Research trends highlight interdisciplinary work bridging Kinesiology, Education, and Gender Studies, with publications on peer review impacts, physical activity interventions for girls, and pedagogical innovations.

• President, Western Society for the Physical Education of College Women (2024–2025)
• Judge, Linda Riddle/SGMA Endowed Scholarship (2016)
• Member, Center for Sport & Social Justice (2014–)