B William Sullivan is from California and came to Auroville in 1974 after discovering Sri Aurobindo. His academic background is in literature, philosophy and theology. B worked for the pioneer planting and Matrimandir construction. Then he became involved in administration, publications and education. Currently his focus is on the International Zone, Matrimandir, and Waste Management (Ecoservice). For him, Auroville is an evolving state of consciousness.