Andrea Williams: podcast appearances and interviews

Andrea Williams is an American sports executive with extensive experience in collegiate and professional sports organizations. She served as the chief operating officer for the College Football Playoff from 2018 to 2021. Her tenure at the College Football Playoff involved overseeing operational functions related to one of college sports' premier postseason events. Prior to that, she was the chief experience officer for the Utah Jazz from 2021 to 2024, where she was responsible for enhancing the overall experience for fans and stakeholders. Williams also held leadership positions in collegiate athletics, including her role as the athletic director at the University of Illinois Chicago. Her career includes being the commissioner of the Big Sky Conference from 2016 to 2018 and working as an associate commissioner for the Big Ten Conference from 2006 to 2016. Her professional background demonstrates a breadth of leadership and management in sports organizations at both collegiate and professional levels.