Mrs. Alexandra Williams is a biosecurity researcher whose research background and interests span biosecurity to countering bioterrorism and weapons of mass destruction. Her work has supported efforts across these topics including assessing and addressing biosecurity threats in the Americas, and adversarial behavior (both ideological and criminal) around pursuing and employing CBRN capabilities. Mrs. Williams has further studied the behavioral impacts of health mis- and disinformation to support evolution of effective public health messaging. She holds an MS in Biodefense and a BA in Government and International Politics from George Mason University.