Laura Niznik Williams

With a focus on Health, Laura provides strategic direction to the department’s efforts to:

• develop and maintain relationships with elected officials, their staff and various departments and agencies;
• coordinate elected officials visits to the health system for policy briefings and to serve as speakers and guests at special events;
• advocate the University of California position on proposed legislation at the state and federal levels;
• increase awareness of UC Davis Health's position and commitment to the community and its partners;
• support a variety of activities and partner organizations throughout the Sacramento region;
• lead workforce development for Aggie Square;
• serve on the Aggie Square project team;
• connect with the community through the UC Davis Health Community Advisory Board; 
• work with local elementary, high school and community college students to educate and promote diversity in the future health care workforce;
• engage with local neighbors and community members on issues of importance.