Mariah Williams is a civil engineer and environmental professional whose background spans infrastructure delivery, environmental sciences, and maritime affairs. She earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a master’s degree in environmental science, and a second master’s degree in maritime affairs, with a focus on ocean sustainability, governance, and management. Before pursuing her graduate education, she gained more than nine years of hands-on experience at an architectural and engineering consultancy firm, starting as an engineering cadet and later assuming responsibilities as an assistant project manager on various assigned projects. She also served as the chief executive officer of a small construction firm in Liberia and currently provides freelance consultancy services within the environmental sector. She has a strong passion for undertaking applied and policy-oriented research aimed at producing credible data to support evidence-based decision-making, particularly in the fields of sustainable development, coastal and marine resource management, and environmental governance.