autonomy and where I'm working with
like-minded collaborators is really
meaningful to me. That's the north
star, finding people who share a vision
and building something together.
Trevor: What stands out most when
you think back on your time at
Trevor?
Will: The communal nature of
the school. I hadn't always felt
comfortable in other school
environments, but when I walked into
Trevor, seeing everyone in the open
floor plan, I immediately felt like I was
going to be okay there.
Teachers like Marty Sternstein, Laurie
Roth, and Emmett Smith really
bolstered me. There was a sense that
no one was better than anyone else—
everyone was on the same plane, and
that was refreshing.
Trevor also shaped my creativity and
confidence by supporting the things
I was good at and encouraging me to
explore my gifts. That confidence in
knowing you can try things and be
supported stays with you.
Trevor: How do curiosity and
empathy show up in your work?
Will: I'm drawn to outsider stories
and unique perspectives, finding ways
to tell conventional stories through a
new lens. Whether it's a love story, a
"
THAT'S THE
NORTH STAR,
FINDING PEOPLE
WHO SHARE A
VISION AND
BUILDING
SOMETHING
TOGETHER.
"
Will in Riverside
Park, May 2026.
64 / TREVOR MAGAZINE SUMMER 2025–26
