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yvonne cagle

NASA Management Astronaut & Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel

Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle is an Aerospace Surgeon, entrepreneur and consulting professor..

Actress, Model & Activist

An actress and model, Yaya DaCosta began her acting career at age 11 when her mentor..

Yaakov Katz

Acclaimed Author & Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post

Yaakov Katz is Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post and author..

YidLife Crisis

Award-Winning Yiddish Comedy Web Series

Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion are not your ordinary pair of friends...

Key Source of the Bestseller, American Kompromat & Internationally Renowned Expert on the Russian Intelligence Community

A former major in the political branch of the KGB Foreign Intelligence Service, Yuri Shvets is the key source...

Yasiin Bey

Hip-Hop Artist & Actor

Bey’s creative evolution has been a gradual development, from his humble beginning as a magnetic b-boy...

Yashi Brown

Spoken Word Artist & Mental Health Advocate

Yashi Brown is an author, writer, poet, public speaker, and a leading voice in the mental health space since 2011..

Yvette Freeman

Actress / Director

Yvette Freeman achieved one of her greatest accomplishments.

Ynon Kreiz | PDA Speakers

Chairman & CEO of Mattel; Former CEO of Maker Studios & Fox Kids Europe

Ynon Kreiz is an American-Israeli businessman and current CEO of Mattel.

Eclectic Indie Rock Band

Young the Giant is an American indie rock band that formed in Irvine, California, in 2004.

Rapper

Yo Gotti is among the many hardcore rappers who came out of hip-hop's Dirty South school in the late '90s.

Electronic Musician

Yaeji has earned tour dates around the world and a performance slot.

South Korean Actress; Best Known for "Lost" and "Mistresses"

Yunjin Kim is a Korean American film and theatre actress, best known outside South Korea.

Youth Lagoon

Trevor Powers, whose stage name is Youth Lagoon, began writing his debut album The Year of Hibernation in 2010. Based around the idea of psychological dysphoria,

Powers tried to document the trailsof his mind through songs of minimalism and hypnotic ambiance.

Yolanda Renee King

Child Activist, Granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr.

Yolanda Renee King is the granddaughter of Martin Luther King,

Yvette Campbell

President, CEO, The Harlem School of the Arts

Ms. Campbell assumed leadership of the Harlem School of the Arts on January 18, 2011.

Yodit Tewolde

Nationally Renowned Criminal Defense Attorney & Host on Court TV

Tewolde has been a member of the Texas Bar since 2010.

British model, Award-Winning Asexual Activist,

Yasmin Benoit is a British model, award-winning asexual activist, writer, speaker.

Award-Winning Event Planner & Marketer; Experience Curator

With two decades of experience in event marketing, design, and production.

Greek Composer

Yanni is a Greek composer, keyboardist, pianist, and music producer.

Yorri Berry

Poet & Children’s Rights Advocate

Yorri Berry may be most well-known as a poet. But don’t let that fool you.

Associate Professor of International Management MIT Sloan School of Management

Yasheng Huang is an associate professor in the area of international management at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Author and International Keynote Speaker on Gamification and Behavioral Design

Yu-kai Chou is an Author and International Keynote Speaker on Gamification and Behavioral Design...

New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Win Forever with Pete Carroll'

Coach, sportscaster, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author Yogi Roth.

Yvonne Adele - Ms Megabyte - true multi-media personalities!

Yvonne is the creator of media personality Ms. Megabyte and has a career that spans print, television, radio and the Internet. Yvonne is popular in the corporate speaking arena for…

What does my headscarf mean to you? - Author of "Yassmin’s Story"

2015 Queensland Young Australian of the Year, Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a mechanical engineer, social advocate, writer and 'petrol head'. Debut author at 24 with the coming-of-age-memoir, Yassmin's Story, the 2015…

North Korean Defector Human Rights Activist

Born in North Korea, human rights activist and TED Speaker Yeonmi Park grew up in a punishing society devoted to the worship of Kim Jong-Il. But at the age of…

Yellow Bird Native American | PDA Speakers

Native artistry that span Native traditional teachings including more contemporary songs and dances.

International renowned "Yellow Bird Productions" under the direction of Ken Duncan, member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe specializes in cultural presentations that celebrate the unique spirit of the American…

Gwyneth Paltrow | PDA Speakers

Actress, Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Goop

Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an Academy Award-winning American actress. Born as the daughter of a Hollywood director and an actress, she was raised both in California and New York. Although…

Yoruba Richen | PDA Speakers

Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker; Known For TED Talk on the Intersection of Civil Rights & LGBT Rights

Yoruba Richen is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work has been featured on PBS, New York Times Op Doc, Frontline Digital, New York Magazine’s website -The Cut, The Atlantic, and…

Adventurer & Survivor of the Amazon Forest and inspiration for the movie Jungle starring Danielle Radcliffe

A philosopher of life, Yossi Ghinsberg is a man of passion, fixed resolve and a connector of people. He believes that nothing promotes growth more than an unexpected experience and…

Co-Author of the Bestselling Series Small Miracles, With Two Million Copies in Print

Yitta Halberstam, co-author of the bestselling Small Miracles series with two million copies in print, is the daughter of a Chassidic Rabbi and scion of a famous Chassidic dynasty that…

Adventure Seekers & YouTube Stars

Yes Theory is one of the most inspiring creative entities to emerge in recent years. Driven by their motto “Seek Discomfort,” this group of friends from Egypt, France, and Sweden…

Designer & CEO, fuseproject

Named one of TIME's "Top 25 Visionaries," designer Yves Behar has produced some of the new millennium's most coveted objects, like the Leaf lamp, the Jawbone headset, and the XO laptop for…

Actress, Producer & Change Agent

Yara Shahidi is an award-winning actress, producer, change agent and breakout star of ABC’s Emmy-and Golden Globe-nominated series black-ish.

Y-Vonne Hutchinson | PDA Speakers

Award-Winning D&I Expert, Founder & CEO of ReadySet, Co-founder & Advisor of Project Include, Co-founder of Build Tech We Trust

International human rights lawyer turned Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, Y-Vonne Hutchinson holds a unique perspective on issues related to the social, economic, and political global impact of technology. Hutchinson has…

Yvonne Orji | PDA Speakers

Actress, Comedian & Writer Known for HBO's "Insecure"

Simply put, there’s nothing average about Yvonne Orji. The Nigerian born, U.S. raised actress, comedienne, writer and author is faith-focused and fearless.

Award-Winning Artist and Designer

Yiying Lu award-winning artist and designer. Born in Shanghai China, Educated in Sydney Australia & London UK, now based in San Francisco Silicon Valley, Yiying Lu currently is the Creative…

One of the Central Park 5; Entrepreneur; Speaker; Author; Trainer; Leader

On April 19, 1989, a young woman in the prime of her life was brutally raped and left for dead in one of New York City’s most iconic spaces, Central…

Legendary Gospel Singer With a Passion to Share Her Voice With Others

For Gospel legend Yolanda Adams, her stirring Elektra debut Mountain High. Valley Low was an opportunity to bring both her inspirational vision and her wide range of influences to an…

Globalization & Education Expert

Yong Zhao currently serves as a Foundations Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas and was previously the Presidential Chair and Director of the Institute for Global and Online Education…

Actress, Voice Actress, Writer, Author, Comedian, and Painter. She is Best Known for Her Long-running Role as Lisa Simpson on the Hit Television Series The Simpsons

Yeardley Smith, actress, voice actress, writer, comedian and painter. She is best known for her long-running role as Lisa Simpson on the animated television series The Simpsons. She was born…

Japanese Multimedia Artist, Singer, Songwriter, and Peace Activist

Yoko Ono is a Japanese multimedia artist, singer, songwriter, and peace activist who is also known for her work in performance art, music, and filmmaking. She is the widow and…

Winner of 'Survivor: Cook Islands

Yul Kwon won the hit CBS reality show Survivor: Cook Islands during 2006's controversial, racially segregated season. On his way to victory, Kwon skillfully led a multi-ethnic team, earned a…

Having thrilled millions of audience members around the globe since their founding in 1993, Yamato is dedicated to showcasing the undeniable dynamism of Japan’s traditional Wadaiko drums

Yamato Drummers of Japan was founded in Japan’s Nara Prefecture in 1993. Our troupe has given over 2,500 performances in 51 countries and regions. Every year, Yamato tours the world…

Former United States Congresswoman and the First Black Woman to be elected to congress from California & Former Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Yvonne B. Burke, served four terms on the Los Angeles County Board Supervisors and Los Angeles Metro serving as Chair of the Board of Metro in 2005. She was appointed…

Pop Punk/Alternative Rock Band

For their seventh studio album, Lift a Sail, Yellowcard had a simple but ambitious goal: to outdo everything they’d ever done before. The guitars and drums had to hit harder;…

Emmy-Winning Television Producer, Entrepreneur, Fashion Icon, Bestselling Author and Humanitarian

Yue-Sai Kan, a household name in China, is an Emmy-winning television producer, entrepreneur, fashion icon, bestselling author and humanitarian.  People magazine called her “the most famous woman in China” and…