About
Kathryn Williams is a Master of Social Work student at West Virginia University. She is a lifelong Kentucky resident who is passionate about behavioral health in rural Appalachia. Kathryn graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2020 with degrees in Arabic Language and Philosophy. Kathryn's research focuses on the implementation of universal mental health interventions in rural schools. Kathryn's work experience includes leading community coalitions focused on the intersection of public health and food security and writing community health improvement plans for rural communities. Kathryn is part of the Rural Integrated Behavioral Health Training program at WVU and will graduate with her MSW in 2024. Outside of her studies, Kathryn enjoys working on her family’s cattle farm, practicing her Arabic, and spending time with her 4 cats.