Born and raised around Birmingham, Alabama, Aaron Williams became interested in community and cities after visiting Japan with his wife in 2020. He started learning more and began a podcast focused on these topics before eventually starting Strong Town Seacoast in 2023. Now he helps lead monthly meetings, write newsletter articles, and advocating for safer streets and resilient cities in New Hampshire's seacoast region. He spends his free time takes walks with his wife and son, attending board game nights, and playing video games together with his wife.