Alison A. Williams, MHSA

Alison A. Williams brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in healthcare, specializing in the unique needs of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Look-Alike organizations. Known for her strategic insights and hands-on expertise, Alison has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, improving financial performance, and delivering impactful solutions tailored to meet the complex demands of healthcare organizations.

Throughout her career, Alison has been instrumental in optimizing operations, enhancing technology adoption, and fostering sustainable growth for health centers nationwide. She has extensive experience in health center operations, grant management, program evaluation, and strategic planning—skills she uses to help organizations achieve their missions of providing high-quality care to underserved communities.

Alison’s leadership has spanned pivotal roles such as overseeing customer success portfolios exceeding $100 million, implementing cutting-edge revenue cycle and electronic health record systems, and driving double-digit revenue growth in highly competitive markets. Her ability to align organizational goals with actionable strategies has made her a trusted partner for health centers navigating an evolving healthcare landscape.

In addition to her professional achievements, Alison holds a Master of Health Services Administration from Sage Graduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Health Planning and Management from Alfred University. She has also completed prestigious executive leadership programs at Harvard Business School and Harvard Medical School, further refining her skills in strategic management and healthcare innovation.

With a deep commitment to advancing the mission of FQHCs, Alison leverages her expertise to deliver customized, results-oriented solutions that enable health centers to thrive in a challenging and dynamic environment.