Rachel Williams is a Senior Environmental Project Manager at Tetra Tech, Inc. and CEO of Maven Leadership: bridging the worlds of Energy Development and strategic leadership and career development.

With over 18 years of experience in environmental management, strategy, permitting, and compliance across oil and gas, renewables, and electric transmission, Rachel now serves in business development at Tetra Tech forming strategic industry connections. She thrives on bringing energy leaders together with the expertise and services they need to drive projects forward efficiently and successfully.

However, her passion runs deeper: as founder of Maven Leadership, she coaches ambitious women to create careers that reflect their strengths, leadership style, and long-term vision — especially in industries where leadership still looks one-dimensional or male-dominated. Maven Leadership's mission is "Make Your Career Fit YOU" - helping women create well-paid, fulfilling careers aligned with they love. Rachel has coached and mentored thousands of women through individual coaching, signature group coaching programs, networking events, and leadership retreats—empowering women to rise into senior leadership on their own terms.

Rachel has been recognized as one of Texas' “Most Influential Leaders” by Amare Magazine, and has keynoted stages with celebrity figures including Dr. Rewire and Daymond John of Shark Tank. Committed to leadership development and mentorship, Rachel has delivered leadership services to organizations such as the Southern Gas Association, Women in Tech Texas, JP Morgan Chase, Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Magnolia River, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, and many others.

Rachel has also served in several volunteer leadership roles, including:

* Co-founder of the Tetra Tech Professional Women’s Network (PWN) Coaching Program, helping hundreds of women grow their careers.

* Committee Member, Speaker, and Teacher for the Southern Gas Association, including the Women & Leadership Initiative.

* Mentor and speaker for various other professional organizations in energy.

In her time around speaking, traveling, connecting, and coaching, she enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones in Houston, Texas, and reconnecting with nature.