Sophia M. Williams, MSW, ASW, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and a Master of Social Work from Loma Linda University. She is an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) with more than 25 years of experience in child welfare and human services.
Sophia began her career with Riverside County Children and Family Services in 1999 and has served in numerous leadership and service roles, including Social Worker, Facilitator, Training Supervisor, Investigative Services Supervisor, Staff Development Officer, Independent Consultant for CWDS, and currently Regional Manager for Riverside County.
Her areas of expertise include child welfare practice, workforce development, leadership development, staff coaching, safety assessment, family engagement, permanency planning, placement preservation, Safety Organized Practice, and simulation-based learning. She has extensive experience supporting Child Welfare Services professionals, community partners, agency stakeholders, and higher education learners through training, consultation, and professional development.
With more than 20 years of training, facilitation, coaching, teaching, and presentation experience, Sophia has delivered instruction on CORE 3.5, Mandated Reporting, Core Practice Model, Safety Organized Practice, IPCANS, Family First Prevention Services (FFPS), and Child and Family Team Meeting (CFTM) Facilitation. She continues to provide simulation-based training on a wide range of child welfare topics.
Outside of her professional role, Sophia is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she is committed to service, leadership, and community engagement. She enjoys mentoring emerging professionals, supporting workforce development initiatives, and spending quality time with family and friends. Her passion for lifelong learning and helping others grow continues to inspire her work with children, families, and communities
