Kailynn Williams

Kailynn Williams is pursuing a Master of Science in Sustainability Management at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies and is honored to serve as the elected Community Representative for Part-Time and Non-Degree Students in the SPS Student Government (SPSSG). A proud Southern University and A&M College graduate and Columbia HBCU Fellow, she brings Southern warmth and a commitment to equity, advocacy, and community building to her role.

As a part-time student, Kailynn understands the importance of creating opportunities for students to connect while balancing academic, professional, and personal responsibilities. During her term, she is focused on expanding flexible opportunities for engagement, improving awareness of campus resources, and ensuring that part-time and non-degree students have a meaningful voice in decisions that shape their SPS experience. Through listening, student feedback, and collaboration, she hopes to help students feel connected to the Columbia community regardless of their schedules or enrollment pathways.

Kailynn’s approach is shaped by her experience supporting students through SPS Student Affairs and her leadership within the Sustainability Management Student Association and Sustainability Equity Alliance. These experiences have strengthened her passion for bringing people together and creating welcoming spaces where relationships can grow. As Community Representative, she is committed to translating student concerns into actionable priorities and helping build an SPS community where part-time and non-degree students feel seen, supported, and empowered to participate.