Leadership
Guided by President Crystal Williams, our leadership furthers the reach and champions the transformational power of creative education.
Crystal Williams believes that education, art and design, and commitments to equity and justice are essential to transforming our society. Williams has more than two decades of higher education experience. She is an institutional catalyst, helping to envision, define and achieve greater outcomes for students, faculty and staff. As a faculty member, she has focused on advancing artistic inquiry and engagement. As a leader, she ensures through her work that institutions are more effective, mission-aligned and diverse, equitable and inclusive.
President’s Cabinet
General Counsel
Vice President for Social Equity and Inclusion
Director of the RISD Museum
Provost
Vice President of Strategy and Planning and Senior Advisor to the President
Chief Information Officer
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Vice President of Human Resources
Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration
Vice President of Campus Services
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Board of Trustees
The primary responsibilities of the Board of Trustees are to:
- advance RISD’s mission
- provide organizational oversight
- set policies
Get to know RISD
Discover how hands-on learning and experimentation shape our approach to studio education across all departments and programs.
Learn what drives all we do—as an institution and an engaged creative community.
See how our current creative practices respond to the critical social, political and environmental challenges we face today.