About

Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

At Inspired One, we envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to the betterment of their community. We are driven by a deep commitment to creating significant and lasting improvements in our society, focusing on several critical areas that demand our attention. By facilitating collaboration, amplifying voices, and fostering partnerships, we aim to bring about transformative changes in the lives of those who need it most. InspiredOne was founded by Katsura and Steve Luke.

About Our Co-Founders

Katsura

Katsura was born in South Dakota and raised in Tokyo, giving her a unique perspective shaped by her experiences in both the United States and Japan. Her passion for cross-cultural engagement extended to Mexico, where she spent a few years teaching English. From a young age, Katsura has actively served by offering support and care to those in need.

Inspired by powerful stories of resilience and transformation, Katsura is dedicated to compassion and collaboration to make a lasting impact.

Katsura lives a fulfilling life with her husband, Steve, and their two adult children, Saya and Kai. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano as part of the worship team at her local church, continuing to find joy in serving her community through her faith and love for music.

Steve

Steve grew up in Chicago, a city where he first witnessed the economic challenges faced by underserved communities. These early experiences opened his eyes to the systemic difficulties many families endure.

As he advanced in his career, he wanted to be more committed to showing his peers how their influence and resources could make a lasting impact. His belief is, true leadership is about more than success and it's our responsibility to use our platform to make a difference.

Fostering compassion and empathy within the business sector is key to driving social progress. He wants to champion the idea that business leaders have a unique opportunity to build bridges, support local communities, and contribute to a brighter, more equitable future for all.

Katsura and Steve started Inspired One with a simple but powerful idea: bring people together to make a real difference. They saw how business leaders could use their influence to tackle big social issues, and they wanted to create a way to make that happen.

Inspired One was born from that vision. It’s all about getting businesses involved in conversations that matter—issues like supporting struggling families, fighting hunger, and helping young adults aging out of foster care. By raising awareness and inspiring action, Inspired One helps businesses become a force for good in their communities.

At the heart of it all, Katsura and Steve’s passion drives everything we do. Their love for community and making connections keeps us moving forward, reminding us that when we work together, we can build a more compassionate world.