Owen Williams

Owen Williams serves as the Associate Director for Scholarly Programs at the Folger Shakespeare Library, overseeing advanced seminars, workshops, and conferences for two hundred scholars annually while managing international program promotion and budget projections. With a history at the Folger Institute that includes the roles of Interim Executive Director and Administrative Project Director for major NEH initiatives, Owen has facilitated advanced training in early modern digital humanities. Previous experience includes positions as Program Administrator and Assistant Director, contributing significantly to grants, faculty liaison efforts, and event coordination. Educational credentials encompass a Ph.D. in English from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. in Classics from Stanford University, and an M.S. in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies from Florida State University.