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Founder & CEO, Zuckerberg Media, Former Head of Marketing at Facebook

Randi Zuckerberg believes in being a three-dimensional woman of many titles. After all, life is too short to pick just one! She is the Founder & CEO of Zuckerberg Media,…

Award-Winning Author, Journalist, Activist and Fulbright Scholar

Helen Zia is the author of Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People, a finalist for the prestigious Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize. President Bill Clinton quoted from…

Stage, Film and Emmy-Winning Television Actor

Emmy Award-Winner Anthony Zerbe has been a well known figure on the American stage and screen for over 50 years. His feature films include: The new David O. Russell film,…

Chairman and CEO, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.; Managing Partner, Zelnick Media

Strauss Zelnick founded ZMC (originally known as ZelnickMedia) in 2001. Mr. Zelnick is responsible for originating, structuring and monitoring investments. Mr. Zelnick currently represents ZMC as a director of Education…

Business Woman, Philanthropist, & Author of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother"

Jill Zarin is one of the most popular and requested reality television stars in the entertainment business. Combining Twitter, Facebook, her newsletter, and other social media subscribers Jill has upward…

Conductor, Teacher, Speaker and Best-Selling Book, "The Art of Possibility," which has been translated into fifteen languages

Benjamin Zander is the conductor of The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and a guest conductor around the world. With London's famed Philharmonia Orchestra he is…

Global Thinker, Columnist & CNN Host

Host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS, contributing editor at The Atlantic, and Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria is widely respected for his thoughtful analysis and ability to spot economic and…

Influential Hispanic Leader

Raul Yzaguirre is one of the most widely recognized leaders in the Hispanic community. His involvement in many of the most critical legislative and public policy issues of the last…

Human Rights Activist

Adeeb Yousif was born in the village of Guldo in Darfur, Sudan. For 14 years, he worked with grass roots and social justice movements throughout Sudan. In April 2001, Adeeb…

Comedian and NBC’s Last Comic Standing

Tim Young headlines clubs all over North America, has performed on over 500 college campuses as well as comedy festivals in New York, Montreal, and Seattle, and he’s a fixture…

Former NFL Quarterback & Motivator. Analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young is an NFL analyst for ESPN.  He travels to the Monday Night Football city each week for…

Actor Known for his NAACP Image Award-Winning Role in "New York Undercover" ABC's Hit Show 'Designated Survivor'

Malik Yoba is an award-winning actor, a playwright and a published author. He composes and performs original music and is a gifted singer, lyricist and poet. He’s a sex symbol.…

Legendary Entertainment Visionary

Casino Developer Stephen A. Wynn is widely credited with transforming Las Vegas into a world renowned resort and convention destination. As Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer…

Comedy Hypnosis. The show is the most unique show around; with a different slant on the most hilarious, the most outrageous and the funniest form of comedy available in today's entertainment market

Steve Wronker is a unique entertainer with a unique slant on the most hilarious, the most outrageous and the funniest form of comedy available in today's entertainment market. And the…

Academy Award-Winning Actor, Comedian and Performer

Steven Wright - - the man with the monotone. A prototype comedian that others are sure to follow. His delivery is deadpan, his manner stoic, and he's the hottest act…

Former Director of the C.I.A.

R. James Woolsey is Chairman of Woolsey Partners LLC. He is also a Venture Partner and Senior Advisor to VantagePoint Venture Partners of San Bruno, California. Mr. Woolsey currently chairs…

Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist/Author and Associate Editor, The Washington Post

Bob Woodward has worked for The Washington Post since 1971. He and Carl Bernstein are the authors of All the President’s Men and The Final Days. Woodward has won nearly…

Professional Golfer Who Is Among The Most Successful Golfers Of All Time

Tiger Woods set an amazing pro golf career in motion in 1997, when he became the youngest man and the first African American to win the U.S. Masters. The 2013…

Alfre Woodard | PDA Speakers

Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Activist for Human Rights

Known for the challenging roles she's played on film and in television, critically acclaimed actress Alfre Woodard's work has earned her an Oscar nomination, four Emmy Award wins and 16…

Actor, Comedian, Radio Personality and a correspondent on The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah

Currently a correspondent on The Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah, Roy Wood Jr. has been described by the Hollywood Reporter as “A Standout”, and Entertainment Weekly called his brand of…

Combining traditional instruments with lush vocals, this renowned group performs original and traditional music from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas

Combining traditional instruments, vocals and traditional music forms with contemporary influences, Women of the Calabash has enchanted audiences of all ages for over twenty years, performing music from Africa, The…

Associate Director at The Center for Jewish-Christian Understanding and Cooperation (CJCUC)

Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Wolicki studied at Yeshivat Kerem B’Yavneh, was a fellow of the Darche Noam Kollel, and received semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Jerusalem. A…

Wizards basketball team can pump up your school, organization, or charity fundraising while providing an enthusiastic community building event

The Harlem Wizards show brings oohs, aahs and serious laughter inspired by sky-high slams, hilarious humor, dynamic energy, fan participation, world class tricks and basketball wizardry. The aerodynamic athleticism coupled…

Anti-Racism Activist and Writer. Since 1995, he has given speeches at over 600 college campuses across the U.S.

Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. Named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, Wise has…

Comedy Hypnotist

Frederick Winters is one of the top five campus entertainers in the U.S. dominating in the market for the past two decades! Performing over 3,000 college shows including his alma…

NFL Hall of Famer

Kellen Winslow was the 13th player taken in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft. He enjoyed a nine-year career with the Chargers; earning All-Pro honors five times and…

Professor of Philosophy of Medicine at the Institute for Medical Humanities, Health Law & Policy Institute. He has written on policy issues related to traumatic brain injury, and has proposed banning

Professor William Winslade teaches, lectures, and writes about legal aspects of bioethics and mental health. He has authored one and co-authored four books and written articles on privacy and confidentiality…

Global Media Entrepreneur

Talk show host, entrepreneur and entertainer Oprah Winfrey journey from her grandmother's Mississippi farm to becoming one of the world's most admired women is one of the great American success…

Vocalist and Founding Member of The Supremes

Ms. Mary Wilson still performs with the same passion as she did singing with the original Supremes, but the world renowned celebrity is now using her fame and flair to…

Roger Willie | PDA Speakers

Navajo Actor and Motivational Speaker

Roger Willie is a Navajo educator, artist and actor, made his screen debut in MGM’s production of Windtalkers in the spring of 2002.

Former Baseball Player and Latin Grammy Nominated Jazz Musician

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Bernie Williams discovered his love for baseball and music at roughly the same time, when at the age of eight he fell in love with…

Stand-Up Comedian, Actor, Rapper, Singer and Voice Artist

Comedian Katt Williams is often compared to iconic comedian Richard Pryor because of his troubled and tragicomic life. The Ohio native, known for his routines on pimp philosophies, the perils…

Award-Winning Journalist, Healthcare Authority

Juan Williams, Political Analyst, Fox News Channel; Author, We the People: The Modern-Day Figures Who Have Reshaped and Affirmed the Founding Fathers’ Vision of America; Drawing on his nearly 10…

Actor, Comedian, Author and Illustrator

Comedian and Actor Harland Williams is known the world over for his hilarious movie roles and outlandish stand up and sketch comedy routines. From his unforgettable roles in films such…

Self-Proclaimed Psychic, Medium and Healer who starred in two shows on Lifetime Television: Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead (2006–2007) and Lisa Williams: Voices From the Other Side (2008)

Lisa Williams, world-renowned medium and clairvoyant who was first introduced to audiences with two seasons of her hit show Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead, along with Voices from the…

Singer-Songwriter, Producer and Entrepreneur; Known for the Hit Single, "Happy"

Pharrell Williams, the Grammy awarding winning musician and entrepreneur whose recent collaboration with Despicable Me 2 has inspired the world to be “happy,” Starting his producing career as one half…

Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Actor, Singer and Musician

Saul Williams, rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead roles in the 1998 film…

Journalist at NBC News, Currently Serving as Chief Anchor on the Cable Network MSNBC and Host of the Network's Nightly Flagship Program, The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

Brian Williams, Journalist at NBC News, currently serving as chief anchor on the cable network MSNBC and host of the network's nightly flagship program, The 11th Hour with Brian Williams.…

Grammy Nominated Singer and Actress, Known for "Soul Food" and "Ugly Betty"

Throughout her performing career, Vanessa Williams has maintained a reputation as one of the most respected and multi-faceted entertainers in the world, amassing one accomplishment after another. She has conquered…

Emmy-Winning TV Host, MS and Health Advocate, Wellness Entrepreneur, Decorated Naval Officer

Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an inspirational Emmy Award winning television personality whom Americans invited into their homes for more than 17 years. He is a decorated…

Tennis Superstar & Activist

Venus Williams is an athlete, entrepreneur, best-selling author, Olympic Gold medalist, activist, designer, and tennis champion. Williams entered the pro ranks of the Women's Tennis Association when she was 14…

World-Renowned Healthcare Economist; President, U.S. Department of Defense Health Board; Former Deputy Assistant to Pres. G. H.W. Bush for Policy Development

Gail Wilensky is a Senior Fellow at Project HOPE, an international health education foundation, where she analyzes and develops policies relating to health reform and to ongoing changes in the…

Marine Biologist and Deep-Sea Explorer

Dr. Edith Widder is an expert in oceanographic research and a leader in designing and inventing new submersible equipment to enable unobtrusive deep-sea observations. Widder is co-founder of the Ocean…

Veteran Print Columnist who also has worked as a commentator for CBS News, Black Entertainment News and the Tom Joyner Morning Show

DeWayne Wickham, a columnist with USA Today and Gannett News Service, Wickham is a distinguished professor and director of the Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies at North Carolina Agricultural and…

Actress and Comedian Known From "My Brother and Me" and "Sparks"; Star of OWN Reality Show "Raising Whitley"

Kym Whitley is a funny, talented and driven quadruple-threat; actress, producer, director and stand-up comedienne. Kym Whitley is a staple on television, guest-starring on popular shows such as ABC’s “Grey’s…

Stand-Up Comedian and Actor; "The Blue Collar Comedy Tour"

Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White is best known as the cigar-smoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon. But with two Grammy nominations, a gold record, two of the…

Award-Winning Activist, Author, Speaker—The End of Protest: A New Playbook for Revolution and Co-Creator of Occupy Wall Street

Micah White, PhD is a public intellectual and lifelong activist who co-created Occupy Wall Street, a global social movement that spread to 82 countries, while an editor of Adbusters magazine.…

Former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Expert on Leadership and Success

Kate White is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels of suspense: eight Bailey Weggins mysteries, including the just released Such a Perfect Wife, and five standalone…

Television Personality and Co-Host of Wheel of Fortune

Growing up in the small resort town of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Vanna White never expected to become a pop culture icon. But in 1982, she added her name…

Grammy-Winning Rapper & Sought After Producer

Kanye West, rapper, songwriter, record producer and fashion designer. West first became known as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records; he achieved recognition for his work on rapper Jay-Z's The Blueprint…