WILLOW FISH PETERSON has always enjoyed a challenge. Born and raised in Hawaii, Willow's parents moved to Fiji when she was 12 and the experience of different cultures was part of her upbringing. She returned to Maui to attend Seabury Hall, a top college prep high school, on a full scholarship.

She graduated 3rd in her class while also participating in varsity sports, acting as Yearbook Editor-in-chief, Social Committee Chair and winning the Scien...