Liz Williams

Liz Williams joins the Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy program at Stanford following nearly a decade of service as a U.S. Army Military Intelligence officer. Throughout her career, she led intelligence operations across conventional and special operations organizations, deploying to Iraq as an advisor to Iraqi military leaders and serving as a battalion intelligence officer. Following her military service, she has continued working at the intersection of defense, technology, and strategic communications.

Liz graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science in Human Geography and African Regional Studies. Her academic and professional experiences, including international travel and research in Brazil, Mozambique, and Portugal, deepened her interest in international security, regional dynamics, and cross-cultural engagement.

At Stanford, Liz intends to explore the intersection of emerging technology, artificial intelligence, and national security policy. She is particularly interested in how governments can responsibly leverage advanced technologies to strengthen decision-making, strategic competition, and defense innovation. She hopes to build a career advancing technology policy that bridges operational military experience with national security strategy.