Exp: William & Mary

Jan 1

William & Mary (W&M) is the country's second-oldest institution of higher learning and a cutting-edge research university based in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Building on more than 300 years of innovation and excellence, W&M transcends the boundaries between research and teaching, teaching and learning, and learning and living. The university is a "Public Ivy"—one of only eight nationwide—offering a world-class education at an exceptional value.

Role

I am a web content specialist, CMS instructor, and Inclusive Excellence board member for University Communications within University Advancement. In my roles, I facilitate campus-wide web content management, brand storytelling, multidisciplinary instruction, and support while advising on issues related to diversity, inclusion, and belonging to the Executive Leadership team.

In my oversight of top-level websites and strategic plans, I also develop new features through UX/UI testing and guide collaboration for technical improvement and analytic data from fellow staff, faculty, and student partners.

Highlights

I am a writer and contributor for the People of W&M feature, highlighting campus community members who are bold leaders, active citizens, creative and critical thinkers, and cultural icons.
Finding housing while in college can feel daunting, so we simplified the process by completely overhauling our Residence Life site.
Feature Highlight: A filter/refine tool for W&M housing options based on class level, community type, gender inclusivity, and other needs.
The new Compliance & Equity site now serves as a centralized hub for the W&M campus to reference, report, and improve, abiding by legal regulations and standards.
Feature Highlight: A policy library that allows users to search numerous pages and categories easily.
Monetary matters happen for all campus communities, and the refreshed site enhances the efficiency, automation, and user experience for 12 sub-departments within Financial Operations.
William & Mary has joined hundreds of universities across the United States in an effort to make digital spaces more accessible than ever before. As a committee member, I advise web groups to meet the standards set by WCAG 2 and work towards going above the minimum.