Meet Dr. Teresia Greer Williams

Teresia Greer Williams, Ph.D., uses humor, honesty, storytelling—and a whole lot of data—to share her passion for building strong and inclusive sorority and fraternity communities around the nation.

What She Does

Today, Teresia proudly serves as the Senior Director of Organizational Development for Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, where she leads national research and assessment initiatives, develops evidence-based educational programming, and helps 300+ chapters, internation volunteers and HQ staff create cultures where every member can thrive. She’s basically equal parts cheerleader, data nerd, and culture transformer.

Prior to her roles at Pi Phi, Teresia served as the Assistant Dean of Students at Louisiana State University where she was responsible for the curriculum development and facilitation of leadership training within the LSU Greek community for nearly ten years. She also worked as a lead Title IX investigator at LSU and as the Coordinator of Greek Affairs at the University of Alabama.

In 2015, Teresia established Teresia Greer LLC where she offers authentic development opportunities, applied research, and organizational assessment for FSL communities, national headquarters, universities, and a host of other organizations. Whether it’s designing a custom research study, evaluating your programs, or facilitating conversations about inclusion, she brings both the rigor of a researcher and the realness of someone who’s been in the work.

The Research Side

Teresia completed her Ph.D. in Educational Research from Louisiana State University in December 2025. Her dissertation, Unveiling Satisfaction: The Impact of Social Identity, Inclusivity, and Authenticity on the Sorority Membership Experience, explores how inclusive practices, authentic engagement, and sense of belonging shape satisfaction and commitment among collegiate women. Translation? She studied what actually makes sorority members feel valued, seen, and committed to their organizations—and she’s got the receipts.

Her research interests center on organizational culture, authenticity, inclusivity, and what makes people stick around (or leave). She’s passionate about using mixed-methods research—think surveys, interviews, and a healthy dose of statistics—to help organizations understand their cultures, measure their impact, and make data-informed decisions that actually work.

She’s also a certified Gallup Strengths Coach who believes in leading with people’s natural talents.

The Credentials

• Ph.D. in Educational Research, Louisiana State University 
• M.A. in Higher Education Administration, Louisiana State University 
• B.S. in Food Science, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville 
• Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
• Past Board of Directors, The Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA)
• Proud Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

The Personal Stuff

Teresia was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and is a proud graduate of North Little Rock High School. She resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with her husband Marlin and son Maverick, where she enjoys cooking, trying new local restaurants, karaoke, Lagree, and spending time with her nieces and nephews who keep her grounded and remind her what really matters.

Why She Does This Work

Teresia believes that every person deserves to show up as their full, authentic self in the communities they join. She’s committed to helping organizations move beyond performative diversity to real, meaningful inclusion—the kind that’s measured, intentional, and sustainable. And she believes the best way to get there is through honest conversations, solid data, and a willingness to do the hard work of culture change.

Whether she’s presenting research findings at a national conference, facilitating a difficult conversation about bias, analyzing survey data at midnight, or leading a workshop that makes people laugh and think at the same time, she’s all in.