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World Wildlife Fund Chairman Emeritus & Co-Chair, National Commission on Energy Policy
William K. Reilly is a Founding Partner of Aqua International Partners, LP, a private equity fund dedicated to investing in companies engaged in water and renewable energy, and a Senior…
Former NASA Astronaut
Winston Scott amazes audiences with breathtaking actual footage from space as he takes them on a journey to places few people will ever see. He also draws on his NASA experience…
Co-Founder,Common Cents Lab
Wendy De La Rosa is a co-founder of Common Cents Lab, where she uses behavioral science to help people make better financial decisions. Her work has been published in Scientific…
Actor, Producer, Activist & Television Personality
With his trademark passion, charisma and humor, Wilmer Valderrama shares his personal journey from a childhood spent mostly in Venezuela to his return at age 13 to the United States…
Best-Selling Author & New York Times Feature Writer
St.John’s discussion of Outcasts United focuses not only on the inspiring story of the Fugees Soccer Team but also on the lessons the team and Clarkston provide on the question of…
Professor & Internationally Recognized Expert on Brain Plasticity
Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D. is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University. Her research focuses on two main questions: how our brains allow us to learn and…
Actor-Director, National Motivational Speaker, Founder & President of the Young Center for Academic & Cultural Enrichment
William Allen Young prolific skills and reputation as the former #1 College Speaker in the Nation’ are legendary among American students of forensics speech. Today, his powerful and transforming presentations…
Asian-American Filmmaking Group
Wong Fu Productions. Known for their insightful and inspirational sketches, Wong Fu Productions is back with their new series “Yappie” which explores the concepts of the Young Asian Professional and…
Award-Winning Native American Actor (Avatar, Heat, Dances with Wolves, Geronimo: An American Legend)
From small-town Oklahoma native to internationally acclaimed actor and musician, Wes Studi credits his passion and multi-faceted background for his powerful character portrayals that forever changed a Hollywood stereotype. Drawing…
Native American Speaker, Author and Attorney
Walter Echo-Hawk worked at the epicenter of this social movement and was instrumental in the passage of landmark laws such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990)…
We, Ceremony is a response to the lack of representation of women of color and the negative portrayal of women of color in everyday life
We, Ceremony is a response to the lack of representation and the negative portrayal of women of color in everyday life. With our collected stories, we celebrate the unique voices…
Senior VP of Talent Relations of REVOLT
Whitney Gayle Benta is a visionary talent executive responsible for creating some of pop culture’s most dynamic moments of the past 10 years. In 2013, she was appointed the Sr.…
Pulitzer Nominee, Award-Winning Author & Reporter
Best known as the author of the New York Times bestseller The Butler: A Witness to History, Wil Haygood is a distinguished writer whose career has spanned decades. He was…
Former NFL Player, Equality Advocate & Educator
Former NFL player Wade Davis is a thought leader, writer, public speaker, and educator on gender, race, and orientation equality. Davis played for the Tennessee Titans, the Washington Redskins, and…
Co-CEO, Whole Foods Market
Walter Robb’s passion for organic, all-natural produce began over 40 years ago, gaining experience as a retailer, farmer and consultant throughout his career. Today as Co-CEO of the Fortune 500…
Comedian, Political Satirist & Host of CNN's United Shades of America
Called "the most promising new talent in political comedy in many years" by The New York Times, socio-political comedian
Fashion Designer, TV Personality & Author
Perhaps most widely known for MTV’s reality-hit shows, The Hills and The City, California-born Whitney Port is intent on blazing her own trail in the fashion industry. Throughout 6 seasons…
Pulitzer-Prize Winning National Reporter for the Washington Post covering law enforcement, justice, race and politics
Wesley Lowery is national reporter who covers law enforcement, justice, race and politics. He previously covered Congress and national politics. Prior to joining the Washington Post in February 2014, he…
New York City based string quartet, derives their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing classical music with the pop music of today
Well-Strung, a New York City based string quartet, derives their unique blend of vocals and strings by fusing classical music with the pop music of today. Members Edmund Bagnell (1st…
Media Personality, Actress, Author, and Host of "The Wendy Williams Show"
Mother, wife, media mogul, entrepreneur, performer and bestselling author, Wendy Williams is best-known for her long-running talk show, The Wendy Williams Show. Named one of the ’35 Most Powerful People…
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…
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…
Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Actress & Author
Wanda Sykes has been called "one of the funniest stand-up comics" by her peers and ranks among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America. Her smart-witted stand-up has sent her…
Educator, Author, Entrepreneur, Environmental Issues and Eyewitness to the Effects of Climate Change
Will Steger is a polar explorer who has accomplished some of the most significant polar expeditions in history. Steger led the first confirmed dogsled journey to the North Pole without…
Advocacy for Muslims: Participated in Acts of Terror and Violence - When I finally realized the lies and myths I was taught, it is my duty as a righteous person to speak out
Walid Shoebat, used to be a radicalized Muslim willing to die for the cause of Jihad until I converted to Christianity in 1994. As a member of the PLO I…
Inspiring Speaker for Youth Programs for School and College Audiences
With humor and piercing insight, Wendy Shalit invites us to look beyond the blush and consider the new power to be found in an old ideal. She maintains that the…
Emmy-Award Winning Actor; "Star Trek" and "Boston Legal"
William Shatner has cultivated a career that has spanned over 50 years as professional actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, author and horseman. He is one of pop culture’s most…
Rock Band
Widespread Panic has been together going on 30 years. Formed by original members vocalist/guitarist John "JB" Bell, bassist Dave Schools and late guitarist Michael Houser, who lived together in a…
Country Music Singer-Songwriter; "Always on My Mind;" Author, "It's A Long Story"
Singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist Willie Nelson was born on April 30, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. During his extensive career, Nelson has written more than 2,500 songs and has released…
Former Professional Football Player, Quarterback, Inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame
Prior to the 1978 NFL Draft, some NFL scouts suggested that since University of Washington quarterback Warren Moon had played in a rollout rather than a drop-back passing offense, he…
Musician; Artistic Director, Jazz at Lincoln Center
The most popular and acclaimed jazz musician of his generation, Wynton Marsalis is also a distinguished classical performer and the first artist to win Grammy awards for both jazz and…
Stand-Up Comedian
Wendy Liebman has a very unique brand of humor that sets her apart from all other comedians, earning her an American Comedy Award for “Best Female Comedian.” Her distinctive style…
CEO and Co-founder of Teach For America and Teach For All, a global network of independent nonprofit organizations working to expand educational opportunity in their own countries
Wendy Kopp is CEO and Co-founder of Teach For All, a global network of independent organizations that are cultivating their nations’ promising future leaders to ensure their most marginalized children…
Founder and Editor, The Weekly Standard and Political Analyst, ABC News
William Kristol is founder and editor of The Weekly Standard, the influential journal of politics and ideas located in Washington, D.C. He is also a regular panelist on Fox News…
Renowned Activist and Author
Winona LaDuke is a rural development economist and author working on issues of sustainable development, renewable energy, and food systems.
Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union
William Kennard, is the former chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union. He currently is chairman and co-founder of Velocitas Partners…
Entertainer/Best-Selling Author/Motivator
An award-winning speaker, best-selling author, national media personality, and national columnist, Willie Jolley inspires millions with music and motivation. In the January 2010 issue of Success Magazine, he was hailed…
Hollywood Producer, best known for his blockbuster films "House Party," "Boomerang" and "Bebe Kids"
Warrington Hudlin is a media community organizer, celebrated filmmaker, film curator, and Internet producer. His creative work challenges the false dichotomy between social concerns and popular entertainment. Warrington Hudlin is…
Mentalist, Illusionist, and Motivational Speaker. He appeared on several national and international television shows and appeared on America's Got Talent
Multi-award winning performer Wayne Hoffman is recognized as one of the top mentalists in the world.
The Greatest Player in the History of Hockey
Wayne Gretzky, nicknamed "The Great One," is widely considered to be the greatest hockey player of all-time.
Award-Winning Actress, Comedian and Co-host of ABC's "The View"
Whoopi Goldberg became one of a very elite group of artists who have won the Grammy (Whoopi Goldberg, 1985), the Academy Award (Ghost, 1991), the Golden Globe (The Color Purple,…
The Real World Hollywood
Will Gill is the Entertainer who loves to speak his mind which sometimes questions authority while at the same time being humble and acting neutral on The Real World Hollywood…
Former NBA Player, Known as "Cool" for his Flashy Style
New York icon and basketball legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier returns to MSG for his 21st season behind the microphone, first in radio, and then on TV. The Hall of Fame…
Stand-Up Comedian, Musician and Actor, most recently seen in the Netflix series “The Get Down.” He has appeared on NBC, CBS, HBO, Comedy Central and more.
Wali Collins is a regular at all of the main stream Comedy clubs in the United States including New York City and Los Angeles. He even headlines and tours at…
Emmy Award-Winning and GRAMMY-Nominated Actor and Comedian
Wayne Brady, actor, singer, dancer, improviser, songwriter and television personality is known for his work as a regular on the improvisational comedy television series, “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” He has…
MTV's Real World Austin
Wes Bergmann from MTV Real World Austin has been on two Real World Road Rules challenges. The first being The Fresh Meat Challenge where his team with Casey won third…