Elizabeth A. Williams

Elizabeth A. Williams is a Professor of Organizational and Health Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies at Colorado State University, with affiliate faculty status at the Colorado School of Public Health. Her research examines high reliability organizations (e.g., fire departments) and their health/safety practices, including accident response, organizational learning, and wearable technology applications.

• Education: Ph.D. in Communication from Purdue University
• Affiliations: Department of Communication Studies, Colorado School of Public Health

Recent work includes:

• Nonprofit resilience during crises (2024)
• Emotional sustainability in human services (2022)
• Wearable tech integration in firefighting (2018)
• Virtual team communication dynamics (2011)

She co-edited the award-winning Organizations, Communication, and Health (2017 NCA award) and serves on ResponderStrong's advisory board. Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service by the College of Liberal Arts, her research bridges organizational theory with public health through communication strategies.