As of late July, Dr. Kelley M. Williams will lead the Carole and Ronald Krist Samaritan Counseling Center, 16441 Space Center Blvd., Ste. C-100, Houston, as executive director after serving two years as clinical director and three years as training director, according to press release.

Williams has 18 years of clinical nonprofit experience and specializes in autism spectrum disorder and applied behavior analysis.

“Mental health issues run deep in my immediate and extended family, so my work is not only a profession but is something that is very meaningful to me.” Williams said. “I always give the same quality of care that I would want for my own family.” 281-480-7554. www.samaritanhouston.org