BIO
TYLER A. WILLIAMS, M.S.
Tyler is currently pursuing her doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in Sport Administration. Her research interests include consumer behavior, new technology, women in sport, small college athletics/HBCUs, sport media, and sport information. She is a graduate of Georgia State University where she received her Master of Science (M.S.) in Sport Administration after completing her consumer behavior thesis research on over-the-top (OTT) sports streaming consumer. Prior to, she was a volleyball student-athlete at Clark Atlanta University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelor’s of Arts (B.A.) degree in Mass Media Arts.
EDUCATION
2021 - PRESENT
Georgia State University
2018 - 2020
Georgia State University
2014 - 2018
Clark Atlanta University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Kinesiology
Major: Sport Administration
Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology
Major: Sport Administration
Thesis: “An Exploration of the "Over-The-Top" Sports Streaming Consumer”
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Major: Mass Media Arts
Concentration: Radio, Television & Film
NCAA Division II Athletic Scholarship – Volleyball
Activities & Societies:
National Association of Black Journalists (2018); US-China Global Ambassador (2017); Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated (2016); Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2017); Lamda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society (2017); Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports-Scholar Award (2016); Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) All-Academic Team (2016, 2015); Dean’s List (2016, 2015, 2014); Scholar-Athlete Award (2016, 2015, 2014)
Leadership Experience:
NCAA Women’s Volleyball, Captain | 2014-2018
US-China Global Ambassador - Clark Atlanta University | 2017
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Physical and Mental Health Chair | 2017-2018
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Financial Secretary | 2017-2018
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Rededication Committee Chair | Fall 2016-2018
Clark Atlanta University Newspaper “The Panther”, Managing Editor | 2016-2017
Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Vice President | 2016-2018
SIAC’s Toyota Go Green Initiative, Ambassador | 2015-16
SIAC Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Secretary | 2015-16
Clark Atlanta University Newspaper “The Panther”, Staff Writer | 2015-16
Student Athlete-Advisory Committee (SAAC), Student Activities Coordinator | 2014-15
Development Opportunities:
Presenter, National Conference for Undergraduate Research | Apr. 2017
NCAA Career in Sports Forum | 2017
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SPRING 2021
University of West Georgia
Part Time Instructor
Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education
Consumer Behavior in Sport Media (SPMG4685)
This course is designed to acquaint students with nature of engaging loyal sport consumers through various sport media channels. It emphasized the challenges faced by professionals in sport media industry today.
SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
Committee Member
Professional Organization Member
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Division III Associate Commissioner's Group (2023-Present)
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South Region Division II Men’s Golf Regional Advisory Committee (2021-2023)
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D2SIDA Men’s Basketball Regional Advisory Committee (2019-2020)
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South Region Division II Women’s Volleyball Regional Advisory Committee (2018-2020)
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Division II Conference Sports Information Directors Association (D2CIDA) (2018-2023)
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North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
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College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA)
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Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA)
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National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)