The Edge Effect with Kate Williams
About
Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so our planet and future generations thrive. In more than a decade of leadership, Kate has scaled 1% for the Planet’s impact to more than $939 million in certified contributions to environmental solutions. A dedicated changemaker, Kate is a 2026 MO 100 Top Impact CEO and 2026 Real Leaders Top Impact Speaker, and received the Chief’s 2024 New Era of Leadership Award. She’s also a mom to two grown children and an avid trail runner, living in Vermont with her husband and their dog. Learn more at katewilliams.org. Register here. After her presentation, Kate will join Prof. Juliet Schor (Sociology) and Prof. Mary Ellen Carter (Accounting) for a fireside chat. Presented by The Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics, the Environmental Studies Program, The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society, and the Managing for Social Impact Program.
