As a young grade-schooler in Long Island, New York, Peter Spiegel didn’t just dream about what he wanted to be when he grew up—he dreamed of how he could make the world a better place for everyone. While a specific career path hadn’t yet formed, his inner calling was unmistakable: he knew he was meant to serve the world and tackle its greatest challenges.
What drove Katie Williams to hop on her bike and become the first girl in her upstate New York hometown to have a paper route? It was likely the same drive that led her to cycle all the way to Nova Scotia at just 17, spend two weeks snowshoeing in the Adirondack Mountains in subzero temperatures, and travel the world, immersing herself in meditation and service. Katie is a seeker—someone who lives by her values and leads with an open heart.