If you work in IT, you know: Yes, many of our colleagues love Star Wars. And yes, maybe we can all get a little nerdy about things like API connections or the latest gadgets on the market. But go beyond work identities, and you can find some remarkable and completely unexpected personalities and achievements.

In this series, we uncover those stories. Identity is something fluid, shifting, always adapting in the moment, but continuity between work, play, and our most cherished goals is critical to who we are. Here, we offer a look at the powerful and complex nature of identity—from the extraordinary to the everyday.