Lori Williams, Psy.D.
Coordinator of Autism Programs
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Costa Mesa, California

Dr. Williams holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in psychology, Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in School Psychology and a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Educational Psychology.

Dr. Williams began her career as a school psychologist in the public schools in 1994 working with preschool children on the autism spectrum. She continued to practice school psychology focusing on children with autism and in 2005 joined Newport Mesa Unified School District at the Harper Preschool Assessment Center as a lead psychologist and program specialist. In July 2007 she accepted the position as the Coordinator for autism programs.

Dr. Williams also serves as a part time adjunct faculty with the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, teaching graduate courses to students seeking their doctorate in educational psychology.

Dr. Williams is currently a licensed educational psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist and also holds an administrative credential in the State of California to serve in an administrative position within the California Public School System.