Allison Williams Biography

Fast Facts

• Connected with Determined to Succeed, a mentorship program for low-income, high-achieving middle-schoolers
• The Horizons Student Enrichment Program started at the school in her hometown, and her family has been instrumental in expanding the program, which turns campuses into free summer learning camps for underprivileged students
• Attended Yale University, graduating with an English degree in 2010
• Got married to College Humor founder Ricky Van Veen in 2015
• Is the daughter of news anchor Brian Williams
• Was a member of the improv comedy troupe Just Add Water
• Quote: "[on one's sense of self] "It does not need to be solidified forever, it's not permanent, and that sense of yourself will continue to shift and flow throughout your life․ And that's okay․""
• Quote: "I've realized very slowly over the last five, six, seven years that it was a waste of my time trying to be the perfect version of myself․"
• Was inducted into St․ Elmo, a secret society at Yale University