Team at the Goetheanum

The team at the Goetheanum is dedicated to supporting the local and global work of the Youth Section through hosting and co-creating online and in-person spaces where young people can meet.

Nathaniel Williams (middle), leader of the Youth Section since January 2023, is the co-founder of Free Columbia with Laura Summer. He studied visual art and marionette theatre in Basel, Switzerland, graduating with a certificate in visual art from the neueKUNSTschule in 2002. He also received a PhD in Political Theory from the University of Albany. 

Katrina Hoven (left), joined the Youth Section team in March, 2025.  She has worked in Camphill Communities, as a Waldorf teacher, and, most recently, for the Anthroposophical Society in America. She is passionate about the arts and humanities, understanding what it means to be a human being, and supporting anthroposophical initiatives around the world.

Simon Dijkstra (right) joined the team in February, 2025. He draws inspiration and love for community and youth work from his time at the International Youth Initiative Program and Oberlinhaus. At the Youth Section, Simon serves as house manager, and organizes youth events and programs in the area.