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John  Quiñones
John Quiñones

ABC News Veteran, Creator & Host, What Would You Do?

A lifetime of “never taking no for an answer” took Quiñones from migrant farm work to the anchor desk at 20/20 and Primetime and creating, What Would You Do?, the hit show he hosts. 

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Dr. Eddie   Glaude, Jr.
Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr.

New York Times Bestselling Author & James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Princeton University

One of the nation’s most prominent scholars, Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. is an author, political commentator, public intellectual and passionate educator who examines the complex dynamics of the American experience.

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Admiral Michelle  J.  Howard (Retired)
Admiral Michelle J. Howard (Retired)

First Female U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral

A ground-breaking leader during her 35-year career in the U.S. Navy, Michelle Howard was the first woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral and the first woman to be appointed to the position of vice chief of naval operations.

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Juju  Chang
Juju Chang

Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC’s Nightline

One of the most prominent Asian Americans in broadcast news, Juju Chang is the Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News Nightline and a regular contributor to Good Morning America and 20/20.

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Reverend William J. Barber II
Reverend William J. Barber II

Co-Chair, Poor People’s Campaign & NYT Best-Selling Author

The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is the President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach; Co- Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign; Bishop with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries; and Visiting Professor at Union Theological Seminary.

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Steve  Pemberton
Steve Pemberton

Human-Centered Thought Leader, Bestselling Author & Managing Director at Seramount

Steve Pemberton is a visionary human-centered thought leader and the Founder and CEO of The Lighthouse Academy.

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Deborah  Archer
Deborah Archer

President of the ACLU

The first person of color to lead America’s premiere civil rights and civil liberties organization in its over 100-year history, Deborah Archer is a leading civil rights and civil liberties advocate, civil rights lawyer, professor and writer.

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Tony  Byers
Tony Byers

Former Director, Global D&I, Starbucks

Boldly challenging the status quo and decades of diversity and inclusion practices, Dr. Tony Byers is transforming D&I from “the right thing to do” to the business imperative of our time.

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Wes  Moore
Wes Moore

NYT Best-Selling Author & Motivational Leader

Moore energizes audiences with his remarkable personal story of overcoming adversity through education, embracing personal responsibility and emerging as an inspirational leader.

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Maria  Hinojosa
Maria Hinojosa

Emmy & Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist

Maria Hinojosa is the Pulitzer Prize-winning founder of Futuro Media based in New York City. She has written four books, won multiple awards, and is the Anchor and Executive Producer of the Peabody Award-winning show Latino US.

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Cleve  Jones
Cleve Jones

Author & LGBTQ Activist

From the early days of AIDs activism to marriage equality, civil rights icon Jones has been a driving force behind the most important gains made by the LGBTQ community over the past four decades.  

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Diane  Guerrero
Diane Guerrero

Award-Winning Actress, Doom Patrol & Orange is the New Black

At age 14, Guerrero watched her family be deported. She shares the incredible story of how she was able to remain in the U.S., continue her education and build a successful career.

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Dr. Jennifer  Arnold
Dr. Jennifer Arnold

Co-Star of TLC’s Little Couple, Neonatologist & Cancer Survivor

Featured on TLC’s The Little Couple, which follows her personal and professional life, Dr. Jennifer Arnold's presentations range from healthcare simulation education to motivational talks on overcoming obstacles.

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Juan  Williams
Juan Williams

FOX News Commentator

Widely regarded as one of America’s top speakers, New York Times Best-selling Author, Fox News Political Analyst and Award-winning Columnist Juan Williams has a talent for motivating and inspiring audiences.

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The Evolution of the Diversity Conversation
The Evolution of the Diversity Conversation

The Evolution of the Diversity Conversation

Unconscious bias and diversity expert Howard Ross and his colleague, Dr. Johnnetta Cole, President Emerita of Spelman and Bennett Colleges, examine the evolution of the racial and diversity conversation in America and its workplaces. 

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Daymond  John
Daymond John

Star of ABC’s Shark Tank

Daymond John has been a phenomenally successful business person for over 25 years. Along his entrepreneurial journey, through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life.

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Allison  Schroeder
Allison Schroeder

Academy Award Nominee for Hidden Figures

Allison Schroeder is a screenwriter and film producer known for Brooklyn Sound, Side Effects, and Hidden Figures, which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Martina  Edwards
Martina Edwards

One of Wall Street’s First Black Women Traders

From humble Southern beginnings to breaking barriers on Wall Street, Martina Marshall Edwards is the epitome of not allowing your circumstances to determine your outcome.

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Grace (Gealey) Byers
Grace (Gealey) Byers

Actress on Hit TV Show Empire

As a bi-racial, multicultural daughter of deaf parents raised in the Cayman Islands, Byers lends insights into challenging social, racial and cultural experiences, reminding us to have compassion and show grace for each other because we are enough.

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Stefon  Harris
Stefon Harris

Jazz Vibraphonist

Stefon Harris' passionate artistry has propelled him to the forefront of the jazz scene. Harris is a thought leader whose presentations offer leadership development and team empowerment using jazz as a metaphor. 

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Heather  Abbott
Heather Abbott

Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor

Abbott’s life changed forever when she was struck by bomb shrapnel and lost her left leg. She captivates audiences with her inspirational story of pain, anger, optimism and resilience.

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Jane  Hyun
Jane Hyun

Global Leadership Strategist & Author: Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling & Flex

Often called an “interpreter,” Jane Hyun is the leading authority for leveraging culture and diversity to drive business growth and innovation. Her speaking style is described as: “Immediately engaging, provides rich insights in a dynamic, approachable way.”

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Wade  Davis
Wade Davis

Global Head of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix

A thought leader, advocate and writer on gender, race and orientation equality and intersectionality, Davis is the NFL’s first LGBTQ+ consultant and works with numerous pro teams.

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Larry  Wilmore
Larry Wilmore

Former Host of the Nightly Show

An Emmy Award winner, Wilmore is a comedic force on and off-screen, speaking out on diversity, politics, current events, culture and beyond.

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Rita  Moreno
Rita Moreno

Award-Winning Actress, Dancer & Singer

Moreno is one of a select group of 8 living performers to have achieved entertainment's grand slam, having won all 4 of the most prestigious awards in show business: the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony, and the Grammy.

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Linda  Alvarado
Linda Alvarado

First Hispanic MLB Franchise Owner

Linda Alvarado made history as the first Hispanic owner of a Major League Baseball franchise. Known for her outstanding leadership, she was named among the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America.

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Carol  Leifer
Carol Leifer

Award-Winning Comedy Writer

A trailblazing woman in stand-up comedy and a best-selling author, Leifer shares her views on women’s issues, her Jewish roots, human rights, acknowledging that she was gay at 40, and her incredible career.

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Christine  Ha
Christine Ha

First Blind Contestant & Winner of MasterChef

The season three winner of Gordon Ramsay’s competitive amateur cooking show, MasterChef, Ha is the author of Recipes from My Home Kitchen: Asian and American Comfort Food.

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Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

US Army Lieutenant Colonel / Education Advocate

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field in the US Army. She is recognized for her work on teen pregnancy, gang violence and parenting education.

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Lt. Colonel Olga   Custodio, USAF (Retired)
Lt. Colonel Olga Custodio, USAF (Retired)

America’s First Latina Fighter Pilot

Turned away from flight school because she was a woman, Custodio went on to break barriers (including the sound barrier) as the first Latina USAF pilot and commercial pilot for American Airlines.

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Ray  Suarez
Ray Suarez

Renowned Broadcaster, Author & Host, On Shifting Ground, NPR Veteran

Journalist and author Ray Suarez hosts On Shifting Ground, a radio program syndicated on NPR and PRX stations across the U.S.

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Nupol  Kiazolu
Nupol Kiazolu

Miss Liberia USA & Activist/Organizer

Nupol Kiazolu is a powerhouse in the field of activism, from being on the front lines of the Charlottesville protests to taping "Do I look suspicious?" behind her hoodie in the wake of Travyon Martin's death.

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Lance  Bass
Lance Bass

Member of *NSYNC

Lance Bass is the quintessential illustration of a highly successful and driven jack-of-all-trades: singer, host, actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and cosmonaut.

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Rebekah  Taussig
Rebekah Taussig

Disability Advocate, Educator & Best-Selling Author, Sitting Pretty

Rebekah Taussig will challenge everything you think you know about disability as she invites us into her experience of living in a body that looks and moves differently than most.

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Mike  Veny
Mike Veny

Leading Mental Health Speaker & Teamwork Facilitator

Mike Veny loves working with leaders who are tired of bringing the same old textbook presentations on mental health or Diversity & Inclusion to their events.

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Hunter  Woodhall
Hunter Woodhall

Three-Time Paralympic World Medalist

At only 21 years of age, Hunter Woodhall is redefining what it means to be an athlete, entrepreneur, and trailblazer, and setting a new tone for the next generation of dreamers.

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Lindsay Peoples
Lindsay Peoples

Editor-in-Chief, The Cut

One of the nation’s rare Black female editors-in-chief and a 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, The Cut’s Lindsay Peoples shares an invaluable view of women’s empowerment, marketing to GenZ and elevating your brand in the era of BLM.

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Professors Richard White & Pamela Viktoria Pyle
Professors Richard White & Pamela Viktoria Pyle

The Professors: Nationally Recognized Educators

This unusual duo of tuba and piano, present events containing musical performances as well as opportunities to discuss diversity in many of its forms – gender, race, cultural, ideological and textural.

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Monica Taylor & Emily J. Klein
Monica Taylor & Emily J. Klein

Directors of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies and Professors of Teacher Education at Montclair State University

Monica Taylor and Emily J. Klein are professors at Montclair State University focusing on Teaching and Learning, Education, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.

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Christine Pride & Jo Piazza
Christine Pride & Jo Piazza

Co-Authors of We Are Not Like Them & You Were Always Mine

Christine Pride partnered with Jo Piazza to write We Are Not Like Them, a story of an interracial friendship upended by a police shooting that hits close to home for two women.

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Sarah Eagle Heart & Emma Eagle Heart-White
Sarah Eagle Heart & Emma Eagle Heart-White

Authors, Storytellers & Advocates

Twins Sarah Eagle Heart and Emma Eagle Heart-White are members of the Oglala Lakota Nation and grew up on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, where they learned Native American storytelling traditions.

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Shaunna J. Edwards & Alyson Richman
Shaunna J. Edwards & Alyson Richman

Co-Authors of The Thread Collectors

Richman is an internationally bestselling author of several novels and Edwards is a former corporate attorney who now leads Global Talent and DEI for an international law firm.

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MalaniKai
MalaniKai

Gracie Award-Winning Media Personality, Motivational Speaker & Boy's Prep Basketball Coach

For nearly two decades, Gracie Award-Winning media personality and basketball coach, MalaniKai has dedicated her life to training and mentoring youth and daring to speak her mind on radio and television.

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JJ Velazquez & Dan Slepian
JJ Velazquez & Dan Slepian

Award-Winning Investigative Journalist at NBC News & Criminal Legal Reform Activist

In 2002, Dan Slepian, award-winning NBC News journalist and veteran producer of its newsmagazine Dateline, received a letter from Jon-Adrian "JJ" Velazquez, a man incarcerated and serving 25 years to life in person for a crime he didn’t commit.

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Hunter Woodhall & Tara Davis-Woodhall
Hunter Woodhall & Tara Davis-Woodhall

Olympic Gold Medal Winning Power Couple

Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall are an Olympic power couple with a remarkable love story. Their journey of determination, love, and excellence has cemented them as one of the most iconic couples in sports today.

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Dr. Ruby  Ababio-Fernandez
Dr. Ruby Ababio-Fernandez

Deputy Superintendent & Senior Executive Officer of the Office of Equity & Access (OEA) for New York City’s Department of Education

With an unyielding commitment to a vision of transforming the lives of adults, children, communities and school systems, Dr. Ruby Ababio-Fernandez comes to the work with over twenty-three years of experience in education and leadership.

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Kareem  Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

NBA Legend & NY Times Best Selling Author

A global icon that changed the game of basketball, Kareem is a Presidential Medal of Freedom Winner who now works to bring innovative educational opportunities to underserved communities.

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Taymullah  Abdur-Rahman
Taymullah Abdur-Rahman

Thought Leader, Social Entrepreneur, & Prison Abolitionist

Imam Taymullah Abdur-Rahman is an educator, social entrepreneur, and prison abolitionist.

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Penny  Abeywardena
Penny Abeywardena

Global Authority on Using Soft Power to Change Behavior, Forbes Columnist on Leadership Strategies & Fellow-in-Residence at the McSilver Institute of Poverty Policy and Research, NYU

Penny Abeywardena is an award-winning public official and international columnist with a rapidly growing audience. She has learned a lot about how and why political and social progress happens — especially before and after courts and politicians get involved.

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Angel  Acosta
Angel Acosta

Innovative Educator & Chair of the Acosta Institute for Healing-Centered Education

Dr. Angel Acosta is a transformative leader, educator, and speaker, renowned for his innovative work at the intersection of social justice, mindfulness, and education.

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Dr. Maysa  Akbar
Dr. Maysa Akbar

Pioneering Psychologist & Best-Selling Author

As the curator of the Urban Trauma® framework, Dr. Akbar has dedicated her career to understanding the lasting effects of social and cultural barriers on vulnerable communities.

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Natasha  Alford
Natasha Alford

CNN Political Analyst & Anchor for theGrio 

Natasha S. Alford an award-winning journalist, host and media executive driven by the
power of storytelling to inspire and change people’s lives.

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Shannon  Allen
Shannon Allen

Creator of grown™ & Wife of Ray Allen

Shannon Allen is the creator of grown™, the first 100 percent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certified fast-food restaurant with a drive thru on the East Coast.

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Redia  Anderson
Redia Anderson

Diversity & Inclusion Strategist

Redia Anderson is an executive coach, diversity and inclusion strategist, and author. She founded Anderson People Strategies, LLC, a management consulting committed to aligning talent, performance and business results.

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Azure  Antoinette
Azure Antoinette

Poet, Author & Millennial Advocate

Azure Antoinette uses performance poetry to explore some of life's most significant topics, including gender, ambition, aging, beauty, alienation, relationships, the effects of technology on culture and more.

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Vernice "FlyGirl"  Armour
Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour

First African American Female Combat Pilot

In only three years, Vernice Armour went from beat cop to America's first African American fighter pilot. She went on to create the Zero to Breakthrough Success Plan.

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Lloyd  Bachrach
Lloyd Bachrach

Author, Entrepreneur & Paralympian

Although physically challenged, Lloyd Bachrach has never let anything keep him from achieving his dreams. He turned his challenge into a strength by excelling in a variety of sports and taking his confidence to others seeking a positive message.

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Simon T. Bailey
Simon T. Bailey

Breakthrough Strategist

Inspirational business speaker Simon T. Bailey is the author of Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You Inc. He teaches influencers how to improve themselves and change the world.

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Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter
Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter

Award-Winning Multidisciplinary Artist, Writer & Cultural Worker 

Mary Enoch Elizabeth Baxter is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, writer, pedagogue, and cultural worker based in Philadelphia PA. 

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Samara  Bay
Samara Bay

Best-Selling Author, Permission to Speak

Samara Bay is a sought-after speech coach and thought leader on a mission to change how power sounds. Her clients include top actors in Hollywood, C-suite execs and thought leaders, candidates for U.S. Congress, celebrities, activists, diplomats, moms returning to work, and high school girls who want to make a difference.

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Mohammed  Bilal
Mohammed Bilal

Inclusion & Belonging Specialist

A former cast member of MTV's Real World, Mohammed Bilal is a diversity consultant, musician and poet who has delivered diversity presentations and workshops worldwide to the likes of Lucent, Progressive and Boston College.

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Cornell William Brooks
Cornell William Brooks

Former President & CEO, NAACP & Professor, Harvard Kennedy School

As an activist and former leader of the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots-based civil rights organization, Brooks works to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for all.

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Bianca Vivion Brooks
Bianca Vivion Brooks

Youngest Ever New York Times Opinion Writer & Host of ASK VIV Podcast

Bianca Vivion Brooks is a writer, artist, and designer from East Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Los Angeles and later raised between Atlanta and Oakland, Brooks was marked from an early age as an imaginative storyteller and critical thinker.

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LaTosha  Brown
LaTosha Brown

Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter

LaTosha Brown is an award-winning visionary thought leader, institution builder, Cultural Activist and Artist, and Connector. She is a nationally recognized, “go-to” expert in Black Voting Rights and Voter Suppression.

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Tomiko  Brown-Nagin
Tomiko Brown-Nagin

Dean of Harvard’s Renowned Radcliffe Institute

Tomiko Brown Nagin is a prize-winning author, eminent legal scholar and historian, dean of Harvard’s renowned Radcliffe Institute, and pathbreaking leader in higher education.

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Richard  Buery
Richard Buery

CEO of Robin Hood

Richard is the CEO of Robin Hood and former Chief Executive Officer of Achievement First, a network of 37 public charter schools providing an excellent education to 15,000 students across New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

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Shane and Hannah  Burcaw
Shane and Hannah Burcaw

Award-Winning Authors, Prolific Content Creators, Disability & Relationship Experts

Shane and Hannah Burcaw are prolific relationship vloggers and authors on a mission to improve the way society understands disability. On their YouTube channel, Squirmy and Grubs, which has gained 900,000+ subscribers and worldwide media attention.

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S. Kent  Butler
S. Kent Butler

Counseling Psychologist, Former Chief DEI Officer & Former President of the American Counseling Association (ACA)”

Dr. S. Kent Butler is a dedicated advocate for social justice and a passionate supporter of family, firmly believing in the power of community to uplift and inspire.

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Tonier  Cain
Tonier Cain

Trauma Survivor & Internationally Recognized Trauma Informed Care Expert

Tonier works tirelessly to raise the awareness about trauma informed care around the world. Tonier is an advocate and educator, speaking all over the world on trauma, addiction, incarceration, homelessness, substance abuse and mental health.

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Clay  Cane
Clay Cane

New York Times Bestselling Author & Political Analyst

Clay Cane is an award-winning journalist, radio host, political analyst and a New York Times bestselling author. The Grift, an instant New York Times bestseller, was released in January 2024.

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Miguel  Cardona
Miguel Cardona

12th U.S. Secretary of Education

Dr. Miguel A. Cardona is an American leader and educator. He served as the 12th United States Secretary of Education, a position he was nominated for by President Joe Biden.

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Tamika  Catchings
Tamika Catchings

Hall of Fame WNBA Player & Motivational/Inspirational Speaker

Indiana’s “do-everything” forward completed 16 seasons in the WNBA, stepping away from her future-hall-of-fame-career in 2016. Her 14-year run of community service by her Catch The Stars Foundation is testament to her work off the court. 

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Jessica  Chen
Jessica Chen

Emmy-Award Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Global Communication Expert & CEO of Soulcast Media

Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award Winner, a global communication expert, bestselling author, and speaker. She has taught over 2 million people how to improve their communication skills at work. 

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Ted  Childs
Ted Childs

Workplace Diversity Expert

In August, 2006, Ted Childs retired from IBM after a distinguished 39-year career as a member of their corporate Human Resources team. Upon retiring, he founded Ted Childs®, LLC.

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Natalie Madeira Cofield
Natalie Madeira Cofield

Biden-Harris Presidential Appointee leading the Office of Women’s Business Ownership at the U.S. Small Business Administration

Natalie has provided some of the nation's most prominent CEOs of billion-dollar organizations, executives of global brands, senior advisors to the White House, and more with inspiration, insight and advice.

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Johnnetta  Cole
Johnnetta Cole

College President & Diversity Consultant

Speaker Johnnetta B. Cole is President Emerita of both Bennett College and Spelman College. She fights for diversity, justice, health, and safety.

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Dr. Eddie R. Cole
Dr. Eddie R. Cole

Best-Selling Author, The Campus Color Line & Higher Education Thought Leader

Dr. Eddie R. Cole is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Organizational Change at UCLA. His research focuses on college presidents’ historic role in shaping racial policies and practices both inside and outside of the educational sphere.

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Monique  Coleman
Monique Coleman

Award-Winning Actress, “Taylor McKessie” in Disney’s High School Musical

Monique Coleman is an award-winning actress, producer, host, and humanitarian whose career has spanned over three decades. She’s most recognized for her role in Disney's High School Musical Franchise, but Monique's impact goes far beyond the screen.

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Bernard  Coleman III
Bernard Coleman III

Former Global Head of Inclusive Engagement at Uber

Bernard is the former Global Head of Inclusive Engagement at Uber Technologies Inc. In this role, Bernard drove the diversity and inclusion programs and his efforts spanned the boundaries of Uber working in close collaboration with people program areas.

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Suzan Johnson  Cook
Suzan Johnson Cook

Ambassador at Large for Religious Freedom

President Barack Obama appointed Suzan Johnson Cook as the United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom. She was the principal advisor to both the President and Secretary of State.

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Laverne  Cox
Laverne Cox

Award-Winning Actress, Producer & Equal Rights Advocate

With various ‘firsts’ in her already impressive career, Laverne Cox is a four-time Emmy- nominated actress, Emmy-winning producer, and a prominent equal rights advocate and public speaker.

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Paulita  David
Paulita David

Former Head of Multicultural at Google

As director of multicultural strategy at McPherson Strategies, Paulita David brings deep expertise with multicultural consumers, including what motivates them, what matters most to them, and how they live in America today.

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Tommy  Davidson
Tommy Davidson

American Actor & Comedian

Tommy Davidson’s exceptional range – from stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music accomplishments – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer who delivers no matter the arena.

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Daryl  Davis
Daryl Davis

Award-Winning Conflict Navigator

With a TEDx talk at over 10 million views, Davis examines the truths about conflict, hate, intolerance, and communication. His extraordinary journey is chronicled in his first book, Klan-Destine Relationships.

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Chloe  Davis
Chloe Davis

Author of The Queens’ English

Chloe O. Davis is a Broadway performer and debut author who works in the entertainment industry in New York. A graduate of Hampton University and Temple University, she has centered her creative platform on amplifying the narratives of Black culture.

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Jennifer  De Leon
Jennifer De Leon

Best-Selling Author, Educator & Thought Leader

Jennifer De Leon is author of the YA novel Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From which was chosen as a Junior Library Guild selection, and the essay collection White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing, which is a recipient of the Juniper Prize in Creative Nonfiction.

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Sinikiwe  Dhliwayo
Sinikiwe Dhliwayo

Wellness Advocate & Founder of Naaya

Sinikiwe Dhliwayo is a true creative and public speaker who for the last decade has made a home at the intersection of wellness and publishing. She is dedicated to shifting the perception of BIPOC and certain that love is a catalyst for great change.

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Manny  Diaz
Manny Diaz

Former Mayor of Miami

As former mayor, speaker Manny Diaz transformed Miami from a poor, crime-ridden, and economically stagnant city to a flourishing metropolis with a hurtling skyline.

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Evette  Dionne
Evette Dionne

National Book Award-Nominated Author & Executive Editor of YES! Media

Evette Dionne, known across the internet as @freeblackgirl, is a journalist, critic, and magazine editor. She’s the National Book Award-nominated and Coretta Scott King honor author of Lifting As We Climb.

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Dominique  Drakeford
Dominique Drakeford

Global Sustainable Justice Vanguard

Dominique Drakeford is a mother, a non-traditional environmental justice educator, published writer, independent researcher and creative storyteller that has been a leader in reimagining sustainability for the past 15+ years.

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Kristy  Drutman
Kristy Drutman

Founder, Brown Girl Green; Environmental Media Host & Activist

Kristy Drutman, otherwise known as “Browngirl Green” is a speaker, consultant, media producer, and environmental educator passionate about working at the intersections between media, diversity, and environmentalism.

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AC  Dumlao
AC Dumlao

Trans Non-Binary Filipinx Activist & Educator; Creator of "Call Me They"

AC Dumlao (they/he) is a transgender non-binary first-generation Filipinx-American New Yorker. They were named a NYC/WorldPride Community Hero, during the 50th anniversary year of the Stonewall Uprising.

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Aaron P. Dworkin
Aaron P. Dworkin

Performing Artist, Founder of the Sphinx Organization, & Best-Selling Author

Named a 2005 MacArthur Fellow, President Obama’s first appointment to the National Council on the Arts and member of President Biden’s Arts Policy Committee, Aaron P. Dworkin is former dean and current Professor at the University of Michigan.

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Michael Eric Dyson
Michael Eric Dyson

Public Intellectual & Best-Selling Author

Featured on NPR and MSNBC, Professor Dyson melds scholarly insight with contemporary culture and examines civil rights and race relations. This thought-provoking talks foster social change.

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Sarah  Eagle Heart
Sarah Eagle Heart

Emmy Award Winning Storyteller

Sarah Eagle Heart is an Emmy award winning storyteller focused on education and advocacy on behalf of Indigenous Peoples whose deep perspective is rooted in her life story as Oglala Lakota activist raised on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

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Cindy  Eckert
Cindy Eckert

Co-founder & CEO of Sprout

Cindy Eckert is a highly regarded entrepreneur, a strong advocate for female entrepreneurship, a pharmaceutical leader and one of the few self-made woman billionaires in history. Associates of hers call her unapologetically pink.

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Jane  Elliott
Jane Elliott

Teacher & Diversity Trainer

Chosen as one of Peter Jennings' ABC-TV's "Person of the Week," Jane is the adaptor of the "Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes" discrimination experiment. This ground breaking exercise is the pinnacle of all other diversity programming in the country today.

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Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza
Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza

Transgender Public Scholar & Intellectual Activist

Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza is passionate about the politics of radical difference and the ways that our collective differences might shed light on how we become a better body together. He is also a teacher at heart and loves being with people and teaching the community.

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Sanderia  Faye
Sanderia Faye

National Award Winning Author, Professor & Activist

Sanderia Faye (Smith) is an Assistant Professor of Practice at Southern Methodist University (SMU). She is also a professional speaker, activist and sommelier, where she pairs wine with books.

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Kristen Gibbons  Feden, Esq.
Kristen Gibbons Feden, Esq.

Nationally Acclaimed Litigator

Kristen Feden concentrates her practice on complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, education law, employment & labor, and white-collar defense. Most recently, she was prosecutor in the trial and re-trial of Commonwealth v. Cosby.

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Josh  Feldman
Josh Feldman

Deaf LGBTQ+ Writer, Producer & Actor

Deaf since birth, Josh Feldman is a writer, producer, and actor living and working in Los Angeles, California who is passionate about telling stories that feature intersectional, diverse, LGBTQ+ characters.

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Keith  Ferrazzi
Keith Ferrazzi

CEO, Ferrazzi Greenlight & Bestselling Author

Keith Ferrazzi is the world’s foremost expert on professional relationship development. His signature focus on success through relationships – a deeply energizing passion – has fueled his own rise to prominence.

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Philonise  Floyd
Philonise Floyd

Brother of George Floyd & Activist

On May 26, 2020, Floyd learned that his older brother, George “Perry” Floyd, Jr. had been murdered by four police officers in Minneapolis after a store clerk alleged that he passed a counterfeit $20 bill.

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Jerome  Foster II
Jerome Foster II

Executive Director at Waic Up, White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Member

Jerome Foster II is an environmental justice activist, social entrepreneur, and renowned public speaker. At 18, he made history becoming the youngest person ever to advise the White House.

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Soraya  Fouladi
Soraya Fouladi

Inventor, CEO of Jara & Forbes 30 Under 30

Soraya Fouladi is the Founder & CEO of Jara, on a mission to ensure the 816 Million children in high-poverty and low-connectivity communities globally can get access to a quality education, anywhere, anytime, through her invention, the Jara Unit.

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Stephen  Frost
Stephen Frost

Global Inclusion & Leadership Expert

Speaker Stephen Frost is a recognized leadership, communications, and inclusion expert, who designed and led the inclusion programs for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Brian Rashad Fuller
Brian Rashad Fuller

Educational Leader, Social Justice Advocate, Strategist & Author of Being Black in America’s Schools

Brian Rashad Fuller is educational leader, social justice advocate, strategist and author with a passion for addressing the needs of historically underserved students.

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Josh  Garcia
Josh Garcia

Travel Host & Video Journalist

Josh Garcia is an Award Winning, Emmy-Nominated Travel Host and Video-Journalist best known for his work on The Voyager with Josh Garcia on NBC.

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Jeff  Gardere
Jeff Gardere

Board Certified Clinical Psychologist & Professor

Dr. Jeff Gardere is a board certified clinical psychologist. He is an Associate Professor and Course Director of Behavioral Medicine at Touro College.

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Christopher  Gardner
Christopher Gardner

Entrepreneur, Author & Philanthropist

Chris Gardner is an entrepreneur whose autobiography, the Pursuit of Happyness, became a best seller and the inspiration for the movie of the same name. His talks aim to help others achieve their full potential.

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Alicia  Garza
Alicia Garza

Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter

Alicia Garza is someone who believes that black communities deserve what all communities deserve — to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. That’s what drives Garza as an innovator, strategist, internationally recognized organizer and writer. 

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Wanjiku “Wawa”  Gatheru
Wanjiku “Wawa” Gatheru

Environmental Justice Warrior, Rhodes Scholar & Founder of Black Girl Environmentalist

Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru is an environmental justice advocate, writer and current graduate student at the University of Oxford. 

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Jarvis R. Givens
Jarvis R. Givens

Best-Selling Author & Harvard Professor of Education and African American Studies 

Jarvis R. Givens is a professor of education and faculty affiliate in the department of African & African American studies at Harvard University.

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Danny  Glover
Danny Glover

Actor & Activist

The recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Academy Award, actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage and television for more than 30 years.

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X  Gonzalez
X Gonzalez

Intersectional Activist & Co-Founder of March For Our Lives

X González (they/them) is a gun-violence prevention activist born and raised in Parkland, Florida. A survivor of the Marjory Stoneman-Douglas High School shooting, X became a leading voice in the gun-violence prevention movement.

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Stedman  Graham
Stedman Graham

Expert in Leadership Development

As CEO of S. Graham & Associates, a consulting company specializing in corporate and educational markets, Stedman Graham is an expert in leadership. He wrote You Can Make It Happen: A Nine Step Plan for Success.

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Risha  Grant
Risha Grant

Edgy Expert on Equity, Trainer & Author

Risha Grant is diversity personified. From her race, gender and lifestyle choices, to being a young, small business owner and tackling economic issues, every area of her life intersects diversity.

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Christopher  Gray
Christopher Gray

Founder & Chief Executive Officer Scholly

Raised in poverty and determined to help others go to college, Gray sparked the biggest fight in Shark Tank history with Scholly, his breakthrough app that helps students find scholarships.

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Reverend Stephen A. Green
Reverend Stephen A. Green

Activist, Pastor & Thought Leader

The Rev. Stephen A. Green is a global thought leader at the intersection of faith and social justice. He leads with radical love in action through his ministry at St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church in NYC.

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Rick  Guidotti
Rick Guidotti

Photographer & Founder, POSITIVE EXPOSURE

Rick Guidotti has spent the past 25 years collaborating internationally with communities to affect a sea of change in societal attitudes toward individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral or intellectual differences.

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Gregory  Haile
Gregory Haile

Senior Fellow M-RCBG at the Harvard Kennedy School & Former College President

Gregory Haile has exceptional leadership experience in both the public and private sectors. By the time he was 40 years old, he had become the president of Broward College, one of the largest colleges in the United States.

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Captain Gail  Harris
Captain Gail Harris

Highest Ranking African American Female, US Navy

Earning her stripes in the pressure-cooker of the intelligence community, Gail Harris’ pursuit of excellence in performance through hard work fired by courage and persistence sets the stage for a gripping talk.

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Leslie  Harris
Leslie Harris

Award-Winning Filmmaker, Screenwriter & Producer

One of the first African-American women to write, direct and produce a feature film, Leslie Harris has inspired filmmakers across the globe with her film Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.

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Melissa  Harris-Perry
Melissa Harris-Perry

Professor & Writer

Melissa Harris-Perry is a college professor and an award winning writer, speaker, and media host.

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Felecia  Hatcher
Felecia Hatcher

CEO of Pharrell William’s Black Ambition Opportunity Fund

Felecia is the CEO of Pharrell William’s Black Ambition Opportunity Fund. Felecia is an innovative powerhouse, personal transformation speaker, entrepreneur and author.

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Brian  Heat
Brian Heat

Transformational Speaker, Educational Leader & National Trainer

Brian Heat is a dynamic Educator, Trainer and Amazon Best Selling Author with his latest book release Get Ignited, who transforms audiences by infusing high-octane motivational and cinematic themes.

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Isaias  Hernandez
Isaias Hernandez

Environmentalist, Educator & Founder of QueerBrownVegan

Isaias Hernandez is a full-time content creator for QueerBrownVegan and has experience in diversity inclusion work in environmental spaces, academic research, and creative work.

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Astead  Herndon
Astead Herndon

New York Times Politics Reporter & Podcast Host

Astead W. Herndon is a national politics reporter for the New York Times and a political analyst for CNN. He reports and hosts "The Run Up," a political podcast from The New York Times that debuted ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.

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Donna  Hicks
Donna Hicks

Globally Recognized Authority on Leading & Creating Cultures of Dignity

Harvard’s Dr. Donna Hicks is an expert in human dignity and a specialist in conflict resolution. Through her work Dr. Hicks has identified a major obstacle in our human relationships and shares how to use dignity as a way of repairing relationships.

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Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins
Dr. Jonathan Paul Higgins

Writer & Social Justice Educator Focused on Gender, Race & Media

Dr. Higgins is a speaker, writer, and social justice educator who focuses on issues related to gender, race, and media. Named Business Equality Magazine’s “Top 40 LGBTQ Under 40” for 2020, they have written for numerous media outlets.

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Amy E. Hull
Amy E. Hull

Award Winning Corporate Head of DEI & Multidimensional Change Leader

Amy E. Hull, M.Ed. is the First Director and Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Paycor, Inc. She brings authenticity to the forefront of leadership, action, and learning in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Nicole  Jain
Nicole Jain

Education Policy Advisor, Children’s Book Author, Film Producer, & Public Servant

Nicole Jain has dedicated her career to public service and leadership specifically in the realm of K-12 public education policy and management.

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Wanda L. James
Wanda L. James

Founder & CEO of Simply Pure

James is the co-founder and CEO of Simply Pure and is a leading advocate in the cannabis industry. In 2009, she and her husband, Scott Durrah, became the first African Americans, legally licensed, to own a dispensary, a cultivation and edible company.

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Dr. Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH
Dr. Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH

Dean, Brown University School of Public Health

A global leader driving public health research, policy, and practice, Dr. Jha is a trusted expert on major issues impacting public health, and a catalyst for new thinking and approaches.

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Frans  Johansson
Frans Johansson

Face of Innovation Thought Leadership

Frans Johansson is the best-selling author of The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation. The Click Moment was named one of the top 10 business books of the year by Fast Company.

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Shoshana  Johnson
Shoshana Johnson

First Black Female POW in US War History

US Army officials identified Shoshana Johnson as the 1st female POW of Operation Iraqi Freedom & the 1st black female POW in US war history. Johnson wrote a memoir about her experience entitled I’m Still Standing.

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Derrick  Johnson
Derrick Johnson

NAACP President & CEO

In 2017, the executive committee of the NAACP National Board of Directors elected Derrick Johnson President and CEO. Derrick Johnson formerly served as vice chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors.

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Maggie Chan Jones
Maggie Chan Jones

Entrepreneur, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate

An industry thought leader in marketing, technology, and fostering gender diversity, former SAP CMO Jones is committed to empowering more women and people of color to reach the C-Suite.

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Justin  Jones-Fosu
Justin Jones-Fosu

Diversity & Inclusion Specialist and Author

Justin Jones-Fosu MBA, CSP is a full-time dad-e who also happens to be a social entrepreneur, and author. He is the Founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. where he speaks 50-60 times a year for professionals, corporations and organizations.

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Peniel  Joseph
Peniel Joseph

Thought Leader & Founding Director, LBJ School of Public Affairs CSRD

In Fall 2015, Dr. Peniel E. Joseph joined the University of Texas at Austin as Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy.

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Derreck  Kayongo
Derreck Kayongo

Founder of the Global Soap Project, Executive Director for Clean Production Action & Renowned Human Rights Activist

Derreck Kayongo's remarkable journey exemplifies the power of combining profit with purpose. As a successful entrepreneur, CEO, and renowned human rights activist, Derreck has demonstrated that businesses can thrive while making a positive impact on the world.

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Shamus R. Khan
Shamus R. Khan

Professor of Sociology and American Studies, Princeton University; Co-Author of Sexual Citizens

Shamus Khan is the Willard Thorp professor of sociology and American Studies at Princeton University. He writes on culture, inequality, gender and elites.

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John B. King
John B. King

CEO & President of The Education Trust

 

An inspiring educational leader and advocate, King’s own story is proof of the transformative power of education. He shares a passionate message about access to opportunity and America’s future.

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Martin Luther King III
Martin Luther King III

Son of Martin Luther King, Jr. & Civil Rights Activist

As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parent’s legacy of nonviolent social change.

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Robert  Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki

Author, Entrepreneur & Teacher

Robert Kiyosaki authored Rich Dad, Poor Dad where he explains what the rich teach their children about money that the poor and middle class do not. His talks reshape how you think about what to do with your money.

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Emily J. Klein
Emily J. Klein

Professor at Montclair State University in the Department of Teaching and Learning & the Department of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies

Emily J. Klein is a professor at Montclair State University in the Department of Teaching and Learning, the PhD program in Teaching and Teacher Education, and the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.

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Keith "Keef" Knight
Keith "Keef" Knight

Award-Winning Artist & Subject of the Hulu Series, Woke

Keith Knight is one of the funniest and most highly regarded cartoonists in America, and the creator of three popular comic strips. His life and cartoons are the inspiration of the Hulu streaming-series Woke, which he also co-created.

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Mathew  Knowles
Mathew Knowles

Legendary Music Mogul Behind Destiny's Child, Beyoncé & Solange

Mathew Knowles taps into every area of his expertise to deliver engaging, educational, and motivating keynotes that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.

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Sallie  Krawcheck
Sallie Krawcheck

Chair of Ellevate Network & Former CEO

Sallie Krawcheck is the Chair of Ellevate Network, the global professional woman’s network. She has a track record of turning around and innovating to drive growth in several businesses.

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Kevin  Kreider
Kevin Kreider

Mental Health & Recovery Advocate, Actor & Entrepreneur

Kevin Kreider is an actor, speaker, the breakout star in Netflix's Bling Empire, and Founder/CEO of Sans by Taejin Beverage Inc. and Taejin Entertainment, LLC.

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Julia  Landauer
Julia Landauer

Champion NASCAR Driver

Julia Landauer is a NASCAR racer and 2-time champion. With dozens of wins across different series, Julia has set records since she was 10 years old, including becoming the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history.

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Nico  Lang
Nico Lang

Award-Winning Journalist, Creator of Queer News Daily & Author

Nico Lang is a multi award-winning journalist, editor, culture critic, and essayist. In the decade they’ve spent in journalism, Lang has also served as the deputy editor for Out magazine. 

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Kat  Lazo
Kat Lazo

Award-Winning Director & Producer

Kat Lazo is a director, producer and host. As well as the Internet's favorite no-nonsense Latina who tells it how it is. The half Colombian - half Peruvian New Yorker has made a name for herself for educating folks on all things Latinidad.

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Jeffrey  Le
Jeffrey Le

Executive Public Policy Storyteller & Convener

Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. He is a recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, and his analysis and opinion-writing has been featured in many publications.

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Brandon  Leake
Brandon Leake

Spoken Word Poet & Winner of Season 15 of America's Got Talent

Let Brandon Leake, the winner of America's Got Talent 2020 and an acclaimed spoken word artist deliver the keynote speech at your upcoming event or meeting. 

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Marisa Renee Lee
Marisa Renee Lee

Grief Advocate, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author

Marisa Renee Lee is a called upon grief advocate, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Grief is Love: Living with Loss.

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Douglas  Lipp
Douglas Lipp

Former Head of Training, Walt Disney University

Formerly the head of training at the Walt Disney Company's Disney University and NEC Electronics, Douglass Lipp is an internationally acclaimed expert on customer service, leadership and global competitiveness.

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Laura  Liswood
Laura Liswood

Sec. General, Council of Women World Leaders

Laura Liswood co-founded the Council of Women World Leaders to expand the understanding of leadership, establish a network of resources for women leaders, and provide a forum to shape international issues. 

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Srin  Madipalli
Srin Madipalli

Global Ambassador for Technology & Inclusion, Disability Rights Activist

Srin is an entrepreneur who sold the company he co-founded, Accomable, to Airbnb. Srin has been a wheelchair user since childhood and co-founded Accomable to make it easier for people with disabilities to find accessible travel accommodation.

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Melissa  Majors
Melissa Majors

Author of The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders

Melissa Majors has spent 25+ years of her career optimizing the business impact of education, innovation, inclusion, and leadership.

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Tamika D. Mallory
Tamika D. Mallory

Social Justice Leader & Movement Strategist

Tamika D. Mallory is a Harlem born award-winning social justice leader, activist and mother. Quick-witted, strategic, and bold, Tamika speaks truth to power no matter the consequences. She is being hailed as one of the most influential Black voices.

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Julianne  Malveaux
Julianne Malveaux

Racial & Cultural Economics Expert

Provocative and progressive, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, is an economist, author, commentator and the 15th President of Bennett College for Women. She speaks on the economic impact of race, culture, and gender.

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Larry Spotted Crow Mann
Larry Spotted Crow Mann

Award-Winning Author & Cultural Educator

Larry Spotted Crow Mann is a nationally acclaimed author, and citizen of the Nipmuc Tribe of Massachusetts. He is an award winning writer, poet, cultural educator and Traditional Story Teller.

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Tiffany  Manuel, PhD
Tiffany Manuel, PhD

President & CEO, TheCaseMade

Dr. Tiffany Manuel is the President and CEO of TheCaseMade, which is transforming communities by helping leaders effectively build the public's will to participate in equitable and inclusive systems change.

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Romi  Marie
Romi Marie

Identity Coach, Influencer & Co-Host of The EFF IT Madres Podcast

Welcome to the reintroduction of Romi Marie. Paired with an unmatched self-love, she wears every identity like a badge of honor: bisexual, entrepreneur, divorcee, mother. 

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Deonna  Marie
Deonna Marie

Emmy-Nominated Storyteller, Classically-Trained Opera Singer & On Tour with NPR's "The Moth"

Prepare to embark on a powerful and inspiring journey with Deonna Marie as she shares her incredible story of triumph over adversity.

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Rosario  Marin
Rosario Marin

Former Treasurer of the United States

Rosario Marin firmly believes that "of him to whom much is given, much is expected." She served as the highest-ranking Latina in the Bush Administration and the first U.S. Treasurer born outside of the country.

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Ben  McBride
Ben McBride

National Leader on Belonging & New York Times Bestselling Author

Rev. Ben McBride is a native of San Francisco, spiritual leader, and longtime activist for peace and justice in the Bay Area.

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Ray Ray  McElrathbey
Ray Ray McElrathbey

Subject of the Disney+ film Safety

The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.

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Kimberly  McGlonn
Kimberly McGlonn

Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur, Cultural Thought Leader, Founder & CEO of NOOR by Grant Blvd

Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an award-winning social entrepreneur, cultural thought leader, and motivational speaker who inspires bold, intentional living at every level — from how we build businesses to how we design our lives. 

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Reggie  McKnight
Reggie McKnight

Global Head of Social Impact, Google

Reggie McKnight has been a champion for corporate social impact and economic equity throughout his 20-year career as a leader within some of the world’s largest corporations, including Google, Facebook, and BP.

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Brian  McNaught
Brian McNaught

GLBT Expert

McNaught is the best-selling author of three watershed books on gay issues, and is the country's leading corporate diversity consultant dealing with gay issues in the workplace.

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Nina  Menkes
Nina Menkes

Acclaimed Cinematic Pioneer & CalArts Faculty

Considered a cinematic feminist pioneer and one of America’s foremost independent filmmakers, Menkes has shown widely in major international film festivals including multiple premieres at Sundance, the Berlinale, Cannes and more.

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Rosie  Mercado
Rosie Mercado

Bilingual TV Personality & Life Coach

Television star Rosie Mercado is capturing hearts and imaginations across the globe with her compelling story, electric persona and breathtaking beauty.

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Jay  Michaelson
Jay Michaelson

Writer, Journalist, Rabbi, Meditation Teacher & Scholar of Religion

Jay Michaelson is a writer & journalist, rabbi & meditation teacher, keynote speaker, and scholar of religion.

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Larry G. Miller
Larry G. Miller

Chairman, Jordan Brand Advisory Board

Best known for leading Nike’s Jordan Brand from a $150 million sneaker company to a $4 billion global apparel juggernaut, Larry Miller is one of the most successful Black executives in the country.

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Nadia  Murad
Nadia Murad

Human Rights Activist & Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; President & Chairwoman of Nadia’s Initiative

Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad became a leading advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence after surviving the horrific Yazidi Genocide in Iraq carried out by the Islamic State (ISIS).

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Melissa  Murray
Melissa Murray

Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at NYU School of Law

Melissa Murray knows the transformational power of women’s rights and gender justice. As a leading scholar of constitutional law and reproductive rights and justice, she researches and writes about the structures, systems, and institutions.

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Gorick  Ng
Gorick Ng

Harvard Career Advisor & Best Selling Author

Gorick Ng is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Unspoken Rules: Secrets to Starting Your Career Off Right. Gorick Ng is a career adviser at Harvard College, specializing in coaching first-generation, low-income students.

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Joerg Zuber &  Noonoouri
Joerg Zuber & Noonoouri

Creator of Noonoouri

Joerg Zuber combined love for fashion, beauty, and self-expression led him to create Noonoouri, one of the most successful virtual influencers on Instagram.

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Ben  O'Keefe
Ben O'Keefe

Award-Winning Diversity Activist, Changemaker & Political Commentator

Subject of the #1 Netflix film WHITE HOT: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch Ben is known for his transformative work in culture, politics, and entertainment.

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Tiffany  Oliver, PhD
Tiffany Oliver, PhD

Geneticist, Professor, Mentor & TEDx Speaker

Dr. Tiffany Oliver is a dynamic motivational speaker, author, professor, and scientist. For almost 20 years, she has captivated audiences with her research and presentations on leadership, persistence, and excellence.

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Ijeoma  Oluo
Ijeoma Oluo

Writer, Speaker & Internet Yeller

Ijeoma Oluo (ee-joh-mah oh-loo-oh) is a writer, speaker and internet yeller. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race and most recently, Mediocre.

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Shane  Ortega
Shane Ortega

1st Actively & Openly Serving Transgender U.S. Military Member

Shane Ortega is a human rights equity advocate, diversity educator, fitness model, DJ, and mixed-media artist. He/they are retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Marine Corps Veteran.

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Carmen  Ortiz-McGhee
Carmen Ortiz-McGhee

Chief Operating Officer, NAIC, Transformational Leader & Advocate

Trail-blazing Executive. Authentic Leader. Unwavering Advocate. These are just a few of the descriptions that come to mind when describing the emergent and compelling voice of Carmen Ortiz-McGhee.

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Raj  Patel
Raj Patel

Global Policy Expert

Controversial author, journalist, professor and food policy expert Raj Patel continuously challenges our presumptions about the global economy with his work both as a policy analyst and activist.

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Neal  Petersen
Neal Petersen

Extreme Adventurer, Award-Winning Author & International Keynote Speaker

Neal Petersen has completed two amazing journeys in his life: a single-handed yacht race around the world, 27,000 miles, 9 months at sea, alone, and in the smallest, least-funded yacht, he designed and built himself.

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Jo  Piazza
Jo Piazza

Internationally Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Journalist & Podcast Creator

Jo Piazza is a bestselling author, podcast creator and award-winning journalist. Jo is the national and international bestselling author of many critically acclaimed novels and nonfiction books including We Are Not Like Them.

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Byron  Pitts
Byron Pitts

Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC's Nightline & Best-Selling Author

Byron Pitts is an award-winning journalist who has covered some of the most horrific and dangerous news stories in the world, from Sept. 11 to Hurricane Katrina to the Boston Marathon to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Christine  Pride
Christine Pride

Editor, Writer, Co-Author of We Are Not Like Them & You Were Always Mine

Christine Pride is a writer, editor and long time publishing veteran. She’s held editorial posts at many different imprints including Doubleday, Broadway, Crown, Hyperion, and Simon and Schuster.

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Stephanie  Ramos
Stephanie Ramos

ABC News Correspondent & U.S. Army Reserve Major

Stephanie Ramos is a correspondent for ABC News based in NYC. She has been front and center on every major news story and has covered everything from the White House, the COVID pandemic, the tragic Parkland shooting, and more.

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Kenneth  Reeves
Kenneth Reeves

Former Mayor of Cambridge

Ken Reeves is a Cantabridgian who served as a Cambridge City Councilor for 23 years. He served three terms as Mayor of Cambridge.

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Jan   Reynolds
Jan Reynolds

International Explorer, World Record Setting Climber & Skier, and Award Winning Nonfiction Author

Jan Reynolds is a world record setting climber and skier, Olympic athlete, award winning author and photographer known for her ability to capture extraordinary imagery and stories while climbing and skiing in extremely high-risk environments.

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Christalyn  Rhodes
Christalyn Rhodes

Scientist, Inventor & Entrepreneur

Christalyn Rhodes is a scientist, inventor and entrepreneur. She is a pioneering biotech innovator and strategist responsible for the innovation strategies at 3 VC funded biotech startups.

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Victor Rivas Rivers
Victor Rivas Rivers

Domestic Violence Activist, Actor & Author

Born in Cuba, Rivers came to the US at the age of two, endured horrific child abuse and witnessed domestic violence at the hands of his father, which he chronicles in his bestseller, A Private Family Matter.

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Rev. Brandan  Robertson
Rev. Brandan Robertson

The “TikTok Pastor,” Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church, Author, Activist & Public Theologian

Rev. Brandan Robertson is a public theologian working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. Robertson is as the “TikTok Pastor”, creating videos which have garnered over 215k followers and 5 million views.

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Geena  Rocero
Geena Rocero

Award-Winning Producer, Transgender Fashion Model & Activist

Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is an Award Winning Producer, Writer, Director, Model, Public Speaker, Trans Rights Advocate and co-host of the Webby Awards honoree TV Show ASPIREist, broadcasted on HLN/CNN.

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Angélique  Roché
Angélique Roché

Host, Voiceover Artist & Content Creator

Attorney, educator, journalist, producer, host, moderator, voiceover artist and author, Angélique Roché believes in the power of story and the impact that fiction and non-fiction narratives can have.

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Dr. Melvin L. Rogers
Dr. Melvin L. Rogers

Award-Winning Scholar & Professor of Political Science at Brown University.

Melvin Rogers is an award-winning scholar and stands as a distinguished academic renowned for his insightful contributions to the discourse on race and democracy within the realms of American culture and politics.

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Mally  Roncal
Mally Roncal

Beauty Boss, TV Personality & Positivity Preacher

Celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal has dedicated her life to helping people feel like the best version of themselves by mirroring their outward appearance with their inner beauty.

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Howard  Ross
Howard Ross

Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice Advocate

A seminal thought leader on addressing unconscious bias, best-selling author Howard Ross is one of the nation’s most influential diversity consultants and workplace experts, specializing in corporate culture change and leadership development.

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Dr. Stella  Safo
Dr. Stella Safo

HIV Primary Care Physician & Founder of Just Equity for Health

A board-certified practicing HIV primary care physician and public health practitioner, Dr. Stella Safo is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to the best healthcare.

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Kailee  Scales
Kailee Scales

Former Managing Director of Black Lives Matter Global Network

Kailee is a global strategist, champion of social justice, and public speaker. She has served as the former Managing Director of Black Lives Matter Global Network.

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Elle Simone Scott
Elle Simone Scott

Executive Editor/Founder of The Diversity Council at America's Test Kitchen

If you could only use one word to describe Elle Simone Scott, it would be warrior. The Executive Editor and Founder of The Diversity Council at America’s Test Kitchen fought for herself—navigating a career and life full of extreme highs and lows.

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Jessica  Sharp
Jessica Sharp

Organizational Psychologist & Belonging Expert 

Dr. Jessica Sharp, who uses she/her pronouns, is on a mission to change the world through love and belonging. Jessica is a social entrepreneur and sought-after leadership development consultant and speaker.

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Dena  Simmons
Dena Simmons

Founder of LiberatED

Dr. Dena Simmons is the founder of LiberatED, a liberatory approach to social and emotional learning, racial justice, and healing. She is also the inaugural scholar-in-residence at the Institute for Racial Justice at Loyola University of Chicago.

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Jamal  Simmons
Jamal Simmons

Former Senior White House Official, CNN Political Contributor & Co-Host of the Trailblaze Podcast

Jamal Simmons has been at the nexus of politics and media for three decades. He is currently a Political Commentator on CNN and Co-Host of the TralBlaze Podcast on Politicon.

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Glenn  Singleton
Glenn Singleton

Founder of Pacific Educational Group, Inc.

A product of public elementary and independent secondary school, Singleton founded Pacific Educational Group, Inc. (PEG) to support families in their transitions within and between K–12 and higher education.

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Dan  Slepian
Dan Slepian

Award-Winning Journalist at NBC News & Author of The Sing Sing Files: One Journalist, Six Innocent Men, and a Twenty-Year Fight for Justice

Dan Slepian is an award-winning journalist at NBC News and a veteran producer of its esteemed newsmagazine, Dateline. For more than two decades at NBC, Slepian has spearheaded dozens of documentaries, hidden camera investigations, and more.

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Corey Minor Smith
Corey Minor Smith

Legendary Lawyer & Noted Mental Health Advocate

Rolling Out magazine calls Corey Minor Smith a “legendary lawyer, renowned attorney, noted mental health advocate, prominent media fixture, and New York Times celebrated author.”

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Collette V. Smith
Collette V. Smith

1st African American Female Coach in NFL History

Collette V. Smith is the Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc. and the NFL’s 1st African American Female Coach in the History of the National Football League by way of being the 1st Female Coach in NY Jets Franchise History, Coaching the Defensive Backs in 2017 during Training Camp.

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Emmitt  Smith
Emmitt Smith

Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back, Speaker & Entrepreneur

Emmitt Smith is a professional football icon and one of the greatest to ever play the game. In his 15 seasons as a running back in the National Football League, Smith amassed many records that still stand today, including most career rushing yards and most career rushing touchdowns.

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Lauren "Lolo"  Spencer
Lauren "Lolo" Spencer

Actress, Model, Disability Advocate & Lifestyle Influencer

At just 14 years old, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was diagnosed with ALS and given five years to live. The news was devastating. But instead of letting it define her, she made a life-changing decision—she would live fully and fearlessly.

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David and Jonah  Stillman
David and Jonah Stillman

Generational & Workplace Experts

David and Jonah have been speaking across the country to a variety of companies and industries about how best to recruit, retain, and manage Gen Z as well as how best to market to Gen Z.

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David  Stillman
David Stillman

Internationally Acclaimed Generations Expert

David Stillman is not new to the generational conversation. For almost twenty years he has been called on by business executives, politicians and the media to share his expertise on how best to bridge generational gaps.

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Jonah  Stillman
Jonah Stillman

Youngest Gen Z Expert

Jonah Stillman: The first Gen Z speaker on the circuit to introduce his generation. Jonah started his first company while still in high school and went on to field original research and co-author the just-released book, Gen Z @ Work.

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Chase  Strangio
Chase Strangio

Deputy Director for Transgender Justice, ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Project

Called a “beacon of hope for transgender people around the country,” Chase Strangio is Deputy Director for Transgender Justice with the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project and a nationally recognized expert on transgender rights.

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Ron  Suskind
Ron Suskind

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author

The author of Life, Animated (inspiration for the Academy Award nominated film of the same name) shares his journey of connecting with his son, who has autism, through Disney movies.

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Ryan Jamaal Swain
Ryan Jamaal Swain

Award-Winning Actor, Activist & Author

A breakout star of FX’s Golden Globe-nominated series, Pose, Ryan Jamaal Swain is a triple-threat actor, dancer, and singer who was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list for his LGBTQIA+ activism. 

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Marilyn  Tam
Marilyn Tam

International Business Leader

An entrepreneur and humanitarian, speaker Marilyn Tam helps organizations integrate social and environmental concerns into business profitably.

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Susan L. Taylor
Susan L. Taylor

Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement

The visionary that built the Essence brand, Taylor left the magazine to found an organization devoted to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty among African-Americans.

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Monica  Taylor
Monica Taylor

Director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies & Professor in the Department of Educational Foundations at Montclair State University

Monica Taylor is the Director of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, a professor in the Department of Educational Foundations, as well as in the teacher education and teacher development doctoral program at Montclair State University.

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Leah  Thomas
Leah Thomas

Founder of Intersectional Environmentalist & Author of The Intersectional Environmentalist

Coining the term ‘eco-communicator’ to describe her style of environmental activism, Leah uses her passion for writing to explore and advocate for the critical yet often overlooked relationship between social justice and environmentalism.

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Nicole  Thompson, Ed.S
Nicole Thompson, Ed.S

Educator, Author & Humanitarian

Thompson is an educator, author, mentor to urban youth and retired school psychologist. She created Reverse the Adverse, a trauma-informed care training for educators and mental health professionals.

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Summia  Tora
Summia Tora

Champion for Women's and Refugee Rights, First Rhodes Scholar from Afghanistan & Founder of Dosti Network

Summia Tora is the founder of Dosti Network, an organization dedicated to empowering Afghans both within Afghanistan and those living as refugees with crucial resources and education.

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Olivia  Troye
Olivia Troye

White House Coronavirus Task Force Whistleblower

Olivia Troye is a risk management and national security executive whose most recent role was serving as the Homeland Security, Counterterrorism, and White House Coronavirus Task Force Advisor to the Vice President of the United States. 

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Bruce  Tulgan
Bruce Tulgan

Management Trainer & Consultant

Speaker Bruce Tulgan is the leading expert on young people in the workplace and an authority on leadership and management. He advises business leaders worldwide.

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Chloe  Valdary
Chloe Valdary

Founder of the Theory of Enchantment

Chloé Valdary is a speaker, writer, musician, and founder of the Theory of Enchantment, a New York-based startup that trains and develops inclusion and belonging strategies for businesses.

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Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela

President, Futuro Media & Founder, Latino Rebels

As Editorial Director for Futuro Media, Julio (Julito) Ricardo Varela is responsible for the overall editorial vision and voice of Latino USA, Latino Rebels and In The Thick.

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JJ  Velazquez
JJ Velazquez

Criminal Legal Reform Activist

With more than 23 years of lived experience, incarcerated for a crime he did not commit, Mr. Velazquez has worked tirelessly to redefine the humanity of men who are or have been incarcerated.

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Sasha  Velour
Sasha Velour

Gender Fluid Drag Queen, Artist, LGBTQ Activist & Ru Paul's Drag Race Winner

Sasha Velour is a gender-fluid drag queen and visual artist. As a drag artist, Velour has toured the world with her acclaimed one-queen drag spectacular Smoke & Mirrors, bewitching audiences on 3 continents.

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Rebecca  Walker
Rebecca Walker

Author, Feminist & Activist

Rebecca Walker contributes to the global conversation about gender, identity, power, and the evolution of the human family through writing books, collaborating with artists and thought leaders, teaching at the university level, and more.

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Dr. Chezare  Warren
Dr. Chezare Warren

Inaugural Associate Professor of Equity & Inclusion in Education Policy at Vanderbilt University

Dr. Chezare A. Warren is the inaugural Associate Professor of Equity & Inclusion in Education Policy at Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development.

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Kim  Wayans
Kim Wayans

Actress, Writer, Producer & Director

Kim Wayans is best known to television audiences for her work on the groundbreaking sketch-comedy show In Living Color, where she created iconic characters.

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Walter  Williams
Walter Williams

Award-Winning Economist

An award-winning economist, author, and professor, speaker Walter Williams expounds on issues ranging from public policy and taxation to government and free society.

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Thomas Chatterton Williams
Thomas Chatterton Williams

Cultural Critic, Author & The Atlantic Contributing Writer

A cultural critic for extraordinary times, Thomas Chatterton Williams brings his insightful perspective to subjects of race, Black identity and history, cancel culture, social justice and inequality in America and the world.

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Rashaun  Williams
Rashaun Williams

Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, Atlanta Falcons Limited Partner

Rashaun Williams is a trailblazing investor, entrepreneur and financial literacy advocate who has carved out a unique role in the world of venture capital.

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Danny  Woodburn
Danny Woodburn

Actor, Comedian, Seinfeld & Activist for the Disability Rights Movement

Danny Woodburn is perhaps best known for Mickey Abbott, Kramer’s volatile friend on NBC’s Emmy-winning, history-making show, Seinfeld. Danny raises awareness of the need for inclusion and understanding of people with disability.

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LaLa B. Zannell
LaLa B. Zannell

Award-Winning Advocate and Trans Justice Leader & Campaign Manager at the ACLU

LaLa B Zannell is an advocate, organizer, and artist working towards liberation for transgender and nonbinary communities, with a particular focus on trans women of color and trans sex workers.

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