Qua’Aisa Williams (she/her) is the Associate Vice President, Learning & Impact at FirstGen Forward, where she has made a meaningful impact since joining in March 2020. As a proud first-generation college graduate and alum of TRIO’s Educational Talent Search and Student Support Services, Qua’Aisa brings both personal and professional dedication to advancing success for first-gen students. Her higher education journey began at Florida State University’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE), where she supported summer bridge programs for first-generation and economically disadvantaged students.

Qua’Aisa earned both her M.S. in Higher Education Administration and B.S. in Family & Child Sciences from Florida State University, followed by a Ph.D. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia. Her work is driven by her own experiences and commitment to creating equitable opportunities for first-gen students across higher education.