Statement from Kate Williams, 1% CEO of the Planet on Hawaii fire
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Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, Patagonia’s global movement that inspires action and commitment to address global environmental issues, is out with a statement today, as well as a list of resources, on the Hawaiian fires.
The following organizations are environmental partners of 1% for the Planet and have been vetted and approved to donate to.
- Hawai’i Community Foundation
- Aloha United Way
- American Red Cross Hawaii
- Maui Food Bank
- World Central Kitchen
- Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
- Salvation Army Hawaii
STATEMENT FROM KATE WILLIAMS, 1% CEO:
“This has been a summer full of signals that climate change is not a future threat, it’s now; it’s heart wrenching as we see the devastation of ecosystems and communities all around us. We are leaning into our community of action as a way to both support each other and keep working toward a healthier future.”
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Kate Williams BIO
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. Kate joined the 1% for the Planet team in 2014 and stepped into her role as CEO in May 2015 with a strong leadership track record, including roles as Board Chair of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), as Executive Director of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, as founder of an agricultural business, and as an elected political official. She brings a deep passion for the power of collective action to all she does.
As CEO, Kate has led significant growth in 1% for the Planet’s scale and impact, guiding deep work on best practices for implementing high-impact giving strategies, growing a global brand, and operating as a highly effective and innovative enterprise.
Kate earned a BA at Princeton University and an MS at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and has served on a variety of nonprofit boards throughout her career. She is a trail runner, active dog walker and kitchen gardener. Kate lives in Vermont with her husband and two children.
