Benjamin M. Williams serves as an Assistant Dean of Students at Miami University. In his position, he oversees outreach efforts, restorative justice, and conflict resolution on campus, campus climate & bias incident response, and supporting students facing challenges. He has worked in higher education for over a decade and is pursuing his doctorate in Education Policy Studies from Georgia State, looking at a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ collegians.

Outside of his professional role, he serves in various volunteer roles in addition to Equality Ohio, including on NASPA Foundation Board of Directors, Miami University 1809 LGBTQ+ Alumni Board,  and the  Greater Cincinnati HRC Steering Committee.