Meet Kate

Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. In more than a decade of leadership at the organization, Kate has scaled 1% for the Planet’s network to span 110 countries and 65 industries, driving more than $846 million in certified giving to the most pressing environmental solutions.

Kate earned her BA from Princeton University and her MS from the MIT Sloan School of Management. A dedicated connector and changemaker, she has served on a variety of nonprofit and advisory boards throughout her career. A mom to two grown children and an avid trail runner, Kate lives in Vermont with her husband of 30 years and their dog, Maeve. 

All speaker fees go directly to 1% for the Planet, funding work to protect people and planet so that future generations can thrive.

Kate wearing a gray t-shirt and brown pants, sitting on a yellow chair in front of an abstract colorful background.