FOUNDER

2003 PTPI's GIFT Founding Members

From Left to Right
Diana Botros, Shauna Genatt, Rachel Kantor, Vi Trinh, Grace Jeong,
Kevin Williams, Jonathan Mui, Gabriel Galella, Jaime Lew and Nicholas Heaney

Go International For Tomorrow (GIFT) Student Chapter was formed after Kevin Williams' participation in People to People International Sports Ambassador Program.Kevin values the importance of being an “ambassador” and youth participation in community service. In order to continue this vision, Kevin recruited 10 of his peers as founding members to start a student chapter. PTPI's GIFT chapter was chartered on September 12, 2003.

Founder & Past President PTPI's GIFT Chapter, Kevin Williams presented his first published book called: Locked Up... In Perfect Harmony to PTPI CEO & President, Mary Jean Eisenhower. This book consists of poems and spoken words which is dedicated to global youth volunteerism.

The revenue from the books sale is contributed to support future humanitarian projects and scholarship to high school students that excel in community service involvement.

The books have been sold to readers in USA, Germany, Canada, Italy and S. Korea. To obtain readers review and purchase the book, you can place order through web sites:
and www.buybooksontheweb.com and www.amazon.com. If any individuals or groups that are interested in starting up a fundraising activity by selling the books or to purchase the autographed copy of the book, please send email to giftsecaucusptpi@aol.com.

Kevin A. Williams

Kevin A. Williams, 18, is a freshman at The George Washington University. He is a Secaucus High School Science Academy graduate, an honor student, an athlete and a humanitarian who desires for a quality education and passionate to “make a difference” in the world.

Kevin is the founder of People to People International’s Go International for Tomorrow chapter and Wrap 4 A Smile Foundation, Inc. His efforts and achievements in establishing two youth organizations have been featured in the Our Meadowlands Magazine, Jersey Journal, Secaucus Journal, Secaucus Reporter, Secaucus Home News and People to People International Worldwide Magazine.

Kevin has received recognitions, awards and grants for his numerous achievements and leadership roles in Academic, Athletic and Humanitarian programs.

Public Service Awards:

2008 GOLD Congressional Award
2008 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Award
2007 Silver & Bronze Congressional Awards
2007 Nestle Very Best in Youth Finalist for Academic Achievement & Service to the Community.
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 Presidential Volunteer Service GOLD Award.
2006 People to People International Golden Award.
2006 RUSS BERRIE Make A Difference.
2005, 2004 People to People’s James T. Doty for Innovative Programming Award.
2004 People to People International CEO Award.
2004 Store level Kohl's Kids Who Care Award recipient.

Student Ambassador & Leadership programs:

Founder & Past President ( 2004 - 2007) People to People International’s GIFT student chapter.
Founder & Past President ( 2005 - 2006) Wrap4ASmile Foundation,Inc.
2007 International Student Leadership Conference of Operations Smile.
2007 American Legion New Jersey Boys State Conference.
2007,2006,2005,2004 People to People International Global Youth Forum.
2006 People to People Global Youth Forum Humanitarian Project in Russia.
2006 National Youth Leadership Council Conference in Healthcare & Medicine.
2006 Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Conference.
2005 Lead America CongressionalStudent Leaders Conference in Healthcare & Medicine.
2004 Lead America National Junior Leaders Conference in International Affairs and Diplomacy
2003 Sports Ambassador of People to People International

Grants:

2007, 2006 Kirby Foundation
2007 Nestle Best In Youth Foundation
2003 The Steven Strobert Foundation

Academic Recognitions & Awards:

The National Society of High School Scholars
Who’s Who Among American High School
National Honor Roll for Academic Achievement
United States Achievement Academy for US National Leadership and Services Award
United States Achievement Academy for Science Merit and Honor Student Award
National Honor Society
American Technology Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta
Foreign Language Honor Society

Athletic Recognitions & Awards:

Cross Country
2007 Served as a Co-Captain
2007, 2005, 2004 Honorable Mention All-League BCSL National Division
2007 Member of the Undefeated BCSL National Division Championship Team and 3rd place North 2 Group-2 sectional team
2006 Member of Undefeated BCSL National Division Championship Team and The runner up team in the North 2 Group-2 sectionals
2005 Member of the North 2 Group 1 State Sectional Championship Team
Basketball
2007-2008 Served as a Captain
2007-2008 First Team All League BCSL National Division
2007 Roselle Park Holiday All Tournament Team
Outdoor Track & Field
2006 Member of 5th place in 400 at North Hudson, Member of 5th place 4 x 400 relay at BCSL Championships

Other Achievements:

Brown University Pre-College Program: Germs in the news
A published author of book titled: Locked Up… In Perfect Harmony
Graduate Student of Robert Wood Johnson Mini Medical School for High School program
Graduate Student of Montclair State University Gifted & Talented program.
Graduate Student of Barbizon of Paramus Modeling School & Agency.

Kevin has been involved in community service since he was seven years old. He is a caring person who believes in world peace, understanding through communication and respect for others. He continues to pursue opportunities to better others who are less fortunate, through his efforts in organizing and collecting food for Secaucus Emergency Food Pantry and for the Tsunami Relief Fund. He has run book, food, hygiene items, stationary, and clothing drives, educated the public about land mines in third world countries, and is always taking on new projects to assist those in need. His projects, which have brought the community closer, have provided over 8500 hours of community service. Kevin uses his free time to explore and develop other volunteer activities for the two youth organizations.