Testimonials
“Miriam Williams audited and strengthened how our Bureau communicated complex environmental procedures to both regulated industries and the public. Her technical audits of our documentation produced measurable improvements in clarity and usability. She also helped us compile and standardize information that was later used as documentation during the department’s accreditation process. Our collaboration also resulted in a published article on plain language in environmental contexts, and I saw firsthand her ability to make complex information accessible to diverse audiences.”
Daisy D. James, M.S.
Retired Bureau Chief, Pollution Control & Prevention
Environmental Health Division, Houston Health Department
“Dr. Miriam F. Williams led a plain-language presentation for Partners in Disability Leadership, a leadership program coordinated by The Arc of Texas. Her session highlighted the responsibility public systems have to communicate clearly and thoughtfully. Her ability to connect language choices to real policy outcomes made the session particularly relevant for participants working in public rulemaking and systems change. I highly recommend her expertise to communicate complex policy concepts in ways that are clear, accessible, and actionable.”
Ashley Ford, M.A.
Former Program Director, Partners in Disability Leadership
The Arc of Texas
“Dr. Williams became editor-in-chief of the Technical Communication journal just after a period of great innovation and change. On the heels of that change, she led us through even more improvement in a difficult time that included the Covid crisis. She helped us find additional lenses through which to view the material, and guided us in the unique goal of providing academic research on topics with multiple ramifications, from data analysis to values, all with practitioner applications.”
Ray Gallon
President, The Transformation Society
Former TC Editorial Board Member
Prades, France / Barcelona, Spain