Virginia Williams

Dr. Virginia Williams (known as Ginger Williams) is Professor of History at Winthrop University, where she also directs the Peace, Justice, and Conflict Resolution Studies program and the Individualized Studies program. She holds a PhD from Florida State University, specializing in U.S.-Latin American relations and 20th-century social movements.

Her research examines transnational social movements and peace studies, with current work focusing on activism in the United States and Latin America. Dr. Williams serves as president of the Peace History Society and leads interdisciplinary programs promoting conflict resolution studies at Winthrop.

Leadership Roles:

• President of Peace History Society
• Director of Peace, Justice & Conflict Resolution Studies
• Director of Individualized Studies program