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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.
Renowned Harvard Law Professor
Harvard law professor, public intellectual, prolific writer and a leading AI ethicist & tech advisor, Noah Feldman is considered one of the great minds and speakers of our time.
Co-Authors of Come Back
When honors student Mia Fontaine ran away and descended into society’s underbelly, her mother Claire took desperate measures to bring her back. In Come Back, Mia and Claire reveal their story of healing and love.
Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Storyteller
A gifted storyteller, Marra is deeply dedicated to expanding and exploring belonging across multiple spectrums, offering personal insights about overcoming bias, and finding peace in a world that does not always embrace her.
Investigative Journalist / Author
Journalist and author David Goodman is an avid human rights speaker. He encourages us that we can make a difference and that it is everyday citizens who have the power to challenge government and prevail.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist & Commentator
Ellen Goodman's Pulitzer Prize-winning commentary appears in more than 400 newspapers. Humorous and perceptive, her syndicated columns keep a close eye on American culture, relationships, and social change.
“One Hit Wanderer”
A peek behind the Rock & Roll curtains guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages! “One Hit Wanderer” is a one-man show written and performed by veteran singer, recording artist, actor and comedian Henry Gross.
Iranian American Writer & Journalist
A celebrated poet and filmmaker, Roya Hakakian is the author of Journey from the Land of No and a founding member of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center. She speaks on the Middle East and human rights.
“Coach E" & Founder of The Miracle Project
Elaine Hall developed "The Seven Keys to Unlock Autism" and used these methods to train staff & create The Miracle Project, an arts program for children of all abilities, which was profiled in AUTISM: The Musical.
Investigative Reporter
Five-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Seymour Hersh is one of the most influential investigative reporters of the past 35 years. He focuses on the abuse of power in the name of national security.
Best-Selling Author & "Human Guinea Pig"
Known as "the human guinea pig," A.J. Jacobs lived as a biblical subject, followed every bit of medical advice to be the healthiest man alive, and followed other bizarre situations that he documents in his novels.
MSNBC Political Analyst, Host of the Fast Politics Podcast & Vanity Fair Special Correspondent
Molly Jong-Fast is an American writer, journalist, author, political commentator, and podcaster. Jong-Fast is the author of two novels; Normal Girl and The Social Climber's Handbook, and her memoir will be coming out from Viking in spring 2025.
Acclaimed Author & Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post
Yaakov Katz is the Former Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and author of Shadow Strike – Inside Israel’s Secret Mission to Eliminate Syrian Nuclear Power.
Contributing Opinion Writer for the New York Times & Author
Combining his breadth of historical knowledge, extensive global travels, and memorable anecdotes, James Kirchick illuminates the most important issue in the world today — freedom.
Columnist & Political Commentator for CNN
Ranked as one of the 100 most influential pundits on TV, Kohn is a leading progressive voice. Her inspiring, uplifting keynotes convey a message of connection and compassion for all.
Author / Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps
During his last tour of duty in Iraq, Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman adopted an abandoned puppy left behind during the battle for Fallujah. Upon his return to the US, he recounted the story in his best-selling memoir.
Educator & Social Justice Advocate
A former urban teacher, Jonathan Kozol is a long-term public education activist. He confronts the mania of high-stakes tests, the invasion of private corporations in schools, and the inequalities of urban schools.
Former Chairman & CEO, Paramount Pictures
One of Hollywood’s most respected and successful executives, leaders and producers, Sherry Lansing was the first woman to head a major film studio. She is also a philanthropist raising millions for cancer research and education.
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.
Sociologist / Author
Director of the Program for the Study of Violence and Conflict at Northeastern University, Dr. Jack Levin is an authority on school crime and violence. He offers strategies and solutions for keeping students safe.
Speaker on Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Susan Levine has been in the financial services industry for most of her career. That all changed when she suffered a suicide attempt in NYC, which left her a double amputee, having lost her right arm above the elbow and her left leg above the knee.
Emmy Award-Winning Actress
With a career spanning across TV, theater and film, Judith Light is best known for her portrayal of “Angela Bower” on Who's the Boss? She is a passionate speaker on AIDS-related human rights issues.
Co-Founder of The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
After the 9/11 attacks, Edie Lutnick co-founded the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund for to address the needs of victims of terrorism, natural disasters and emergencies. She speaks about leadership in action.
The Bernie Madoff Whistleblower
Markopolos was catapulted into the spotlight as the man who blew the whistle on Bernie Madoff and his $65 billion Ponzi scheme. He speaks about the Madoff scheme and how you can recognize and prevent fraud.
New York Times Best-Selling Author & Musician
McBride uses music and writing to share powerful stories such as The Color of Water, The Good Lord Bird and Miracle at St. Anna, which was adapted by Spike Lee.
CNN Global Affairs Analyst & Middle East Expert
After years of shaping US policy in the Middle East as an advisor to the State Department, speaker Aaron David Miller is currently Vice-President for New Initiatives and Director of the Middle East Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center.
Actor / Comedian / Humorist
More than just a brilliant comedic actor who has appeared in Seinfeld and Pretty Woman, Miller is also a contributing humorist for The Weekly Standard where he displays his true colors as a political everyman.
Writer, Theologian & LGBTQ+ Activist
The Reverend Monroe is an ordained minister, religion columnist, and public theologian. As an African American feminist theologian, she speaks for a sector of society that is frequently invisible.
Political Impressionist
Morris uses satire to impersonate today's most prominent personalities in politics and pop culture. Creating a one-man press conference, the "living cartoon" has become a favored guest on multiple shows.
Organizational Thought Leader, Expert on Rejection & Best-Selling Author
As the CEO and publisher of College Magazine, the trusted guide to navigating college, reaching millions of readers, Amanda Nachman empowers young professionals to achieve a career they love.
Journalist & Author
Judith Newman is the author of the bestseller To Siri With Love, a collection of illuminating stories about life with a fourteen-year-old boy with autism.
Centenarian Expert
Physician and researcher Dr. Perls is one of the world's leading experts on the science of living 110 years and beyond. Based at Boston University, he directs the largest study of centenarians in the world.