Global Leader in AI and Data Strategy Wendy Turner-Williams Joins UMGC as Strategic Advisor

Adelphi, Md. - October 21, 2025 - University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is pleased to announce that Wendy Turner-Williams has joined the university as a strategic advisor to lead and coordinate enterprise data and artificial intelligence (AI) efforts. A globally recognized Chief Data & AI Officer, Turner-Williams brings more than two decades of experience driving transformation at leading organizations including Microsoft, Salesforce, Tableau, and Accenture.

Turner-Williams will play a key role in shaping UMGC's next-generation AI ecosystem, aligning innovation with the university's mission of accessibility, quality, and impact. Her work will include leading the rollout of UMGC's institutional AI guidelines and ensuring the responsible and transparent use of emerging technologies. She will serve within the Office of Information Technology, complementing and enhancing the university's broader technology strategy.

Throughout her career, Turner-Williams has led enterprise-wide transformations in AI-driven product strategy, data governance, cloud modernization, and AI risk management-delivering measurable impact across global organizations. She has built global communities of practice, mentored emerging leaders, and shaped ethical AI frameworks aligned with international standards.

In addition to her corporate leadership, Turner-Williams serves as an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and as a Founder's and AI Board member for the Information School at the University of Washington. Wendy is also the founder of TheAssociation-AI.org, a global nonprofit focused on ethical AI. Her thought leadership has been featured in publications such as Forbes, CIO Inc., and DataIQ, and she has received numerous accolades including Top 10 Most Influential in Data & AI and AI for Good Champion.

"Wendy's arrival marks a pivotal moment in UMGC's journey to harness the power of AI in service of our learners and mission," said UMGC President Gregory Fowler. "Her expertise will help us build a future-ready foundation for innovation, governance, and impact."

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University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the higher education needs of working adults and military service members. Today, UMGC is the largest provider of postsecondary education in Maryland. It continues its global tradition with online and hybrid courses, more than 175 classroom and service locations worldwide and more than 135 degrees and certificates backed by the reputation of a state university and the University System of Maryland. For more information, visit https://www.umgc.edu.