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 $700 million in certified giving to the most pressing environmental causes.

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. 

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