Life Lessons

Setting a Goal

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Edgar Kosgey '10 has persevered in becoming an engineer by being goal-oriented and wanting to set an example for others back in Kenya. We chat what it's like to work at a battery manufacturing company, the ups and downs in his professional journey, getting married in the midst of a global pandemic, and how communities have supported him along the way. Continue reading »

Digging for Knowledge

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Hailing from Salt Lake City, Linda Aaron '85 shares her journey in education as a youth development programs manager at the Natural History Museum of Utah. We chat about connecting youth with the outdoors, facing a breast cancer diagnosis, and meeting a diverse community at Williams. Continue reading »

Lunch in Manti

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Don White '74 is a retired exploration geologist now residing in Manti, UT. We chat about his adventures in the field post-Williams, the importance of a rounded education, and sharing the outdoors with others who come through town. Continue reading »

Taking a Chance

Caroline, Kevin, and Pixie holding a We the Purple flag while sitting down at a park table.

Caroline Fan '03 and Kevin Hsueh '03 live just outside of St. Louis. Caroline is a startup consultant, community organizer, and founding President of the Missouri Asian American Youth Foundation. Kevin is an infectious disease doctor and faculty member at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. They share some of their community work, joys of gardening, introduced us to their dog Pixie, and talked about how journeys have failures and that is ok. Continue reading »

This Girl from Small Town Ohio

Alex holding 'We the Purple' flag while standing in front of a door with a peace sign wood decoration

Alex Sherman '13 currently lives in Cleveland, OH and works as a speech pathologist. In our conversation, we chat about her work, trivia, fostering kittens, and the importance of listening to connect with others. Continue reading »