Alyssa Williams was appointed Acting Assistant Director in July 2022. Her experience with the Illinois Department of Corrections began in 2001 and includes the following positions: Sex Offender Therapist in the East St. Louis Parole Office with adult parolees, Casework Supervisor at Illinois Youth Center Warrenville, Clinical Services Supervisor at Illinois Youth Center Warrenville, Warden at Dwight Correctional Center, Coordinator for Sex Offender Services, Assistant to the Chief of Programs, and Chief of Programs and Support Services. Prior to her work in Illinois, Ms. Williams was employed as a Forensic Therapist at Western State Hospital in Steilacoom, Washington.

Ms. Williams will be responsible for oversight of facility Operations, Programs, Office of Health Services, the Parole Division and Office of Operations Excellence.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Bradley University and a master’s degree in Psychology from Chapman University.