Taryn Williams is an accomplished engineering professional currently serving as Associate Principal and Senior Project Manager at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) since August 2003, specializing in building envelope, historic preservation, waterproofing, forensic investigation, structural engineering, and earthquake engineering. Prior to this role, Taryn worked as a Designer at Degenkolb Engineers from July 2000 to July 2003, focusing on structural engineering, earthquake engineering, seismic evaluation of existing buildings, and equipment anchorage. Taryn holds a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Concentration from Cornell University (1999-2000) and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Cornell University (1995-1999), complemented by a Credential of Readiness from Harvard Business School Online in 2016.