Clara Cecil

Clara Cecil took her first steps on her first birthday. Since then, her love of walking has only grown. Clara's friends and family could tell you many stories — both good and bad — of the walks they've been on together, from getting lost in the mountains of Germany to taking sunset strolls in her hometown of Annapolis.

A proud graduate of Georgetown University, Clara believes that walking has the power to change the world. When she isn't walking (or trying to convince other people to walk), Clara can be found planning her next travel adventure, trying not to start a fire while experimenting in the kitchen, or exploring the potential for the public, private, and social sectors to bring about meaningful change. Her book, It Starts with a Step, is a marriage of two of her greatest passions: walking and changing the world for the better.