Lydia Williams
Environmental Scientist, Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)

Hometown: Montgomery, AL
MYPC Committee: Policy

Lydia Williams is a proud Montgomery native and graduate of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, Class of 2019. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Alabama A&M University in 2023, graduating with honors. During her time at Alabama A&M, she was actively involved in student leadership, serving in the Student Government Association, as an Echo Student Ambassador, and as President of the Environmental Science Club. In that role, she successfully revitalized the organization, transforming it from inactivity into a thriving campus presence.

Lydia currently serves as an Environmental Scientist in the Materials and Management Section at the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), where she contributes to statewide sustainability efforts and environmental health initiatives. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

In addition to her professional work, Lydia is deeply engaged in advocacy and civic leadership. She is a member of the Metro Montgomery NAACP, the Montgomery Alabama A&M University Alumni Chapter, and the Driving Forces Women’s Golf Club. She also participates in the Gulf South Coast Climate Justice Advocacy Cohort with Girl + Environment and serves on the Policy Committee of the Mayor’s Young Professional Council, where she is committed to advancing innovative, community-focused initiatives in Montgomery.

In her free time, Lydia enjoys volunteering, reading, and playing piano, as well as staying active through pickleball and golf.