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Olympic Silver Medalist & Motivational Speaker

An Olympian and silver medalist from the London 2012 Olympic Games, a 7-time U.S. National Champion, a former

Danielle Butin

International Activist & Humanitarian

Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR is the Founder and Executive Director of the Afya Foundation,

Dr. Esther Choo

Associate Professor in the Center for Policy and Research in Emergency Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University and Founding Member for TIME’S UP Healthcare

"We wanted to send our sincerest thanks for joining us today! You were an incredible hit among our team.

Dr. Keisha N. Blain

New York Times Best-Selling Author & Award-Winning Historian

Dr. Keisha N. Blain is one of the most innovative and influential young historians of her generation. Her research and writing examine the dynamics of race, gender and politics in…

Dave Pelzer

Award Winning New York Times & International Best Selling Author, and Child Rights and Mental Health Advocate

In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit: Spirit, Humor & Wit. As a child, his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles.

Desmond Clark

Insurance Executive, Financial Advisor & Former NFL Player

Desmond Clark was not predisposed to be successful.

Douglas Reeves

Education Expert on Assessment & School Reform

Douglas Reeves is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions, a non-profit with the mission to improve educational opportunities.

Author, Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in their Digital World

Dr. Devorah Heitner is the authority that parents turn to for empowering, research-based advice

Author, Saving America's Cities

David McDonald has observed firsthand the exodus out of hundreds of cities, many over a period of several decades. He observed what cities did to try and regain their lost…

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

Dr. Jonathan P. Higgins (DoctorJonPaul) is an educator, national speaker, freelance journalist, thought leader. (more…)

Dr. John Hodge

President & Co-Founder of Urban Learning and Leadership Center& Co-Founder of Urban Learning and Leadership Center & Co-Founder of Urban Learning and Leadership Center

Dr. John W. Hodge is president and co-founder of Urban Learning and Leadership Center (ULLC), an organization

Author, Activist, Educator & Historian

For more than four decades, Dr. Mary Frances Berry has been one of the most visible and respected activists in the cause of civil rights.

Daphne Oz

Former Co-Host, The Chew

Daphne Oz was co-host of ABC’S The Chew and is author of the national bestseller The Dorm Room Diet.

Danny Seo

Editor in Chief of Naturally, Danny Seo & Host of the NBC TV show Naturally, Danny Seo

From the award-winning magazine, Naturally, Danny Seo, to his Daytime Emmy-winning weekly NBC TV show Naturally.

Golf Commentator for CBS Sports

David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland.

Co-Founder & Co-Principal Investigator of ACE Study

Rob Anda lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Anda graduated from Rush Medical College in 1979 and received his Board Certification in Internal Medicine in 1982.

Dr. Eddie R. Cole

Best-Selling Author, The Campus Color Line

Dr. Eddie R. Cole is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Organizational Change at UCLA.

Sports Analytics & Strategy Expert

A Harvard-trained trailblazer of “Moneyball” in professional soccer, Dan Altman left a successful career as an economist

Renowned Author & Global Expert in Reducing Stress for Happier, More Productive Lives

Dr. Brian Alman, Ph.D., has stress care down to a science. His mission is to make the world a happier and healthier place driven by clinical outcomes accessible to anyone.…

Author, Essayist & Adventurer

Dr. Rich Benjamin sharply observes modern society and politics. His cultural and political analysis appear regularly in public debate.

Broadcaster, Musician & Social Entrepreneur

“We’re counting on that one,” said Archbishop Desmond Tutu of Derrick N. Ashong (DNA).

President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

If there is anyone who’s the perfect fit for their current job, it’s Deborah Archer.

Neuroscientist, Yale Professor & Mental Health Advocate

While growing up, Dr. Nii Addy knew one thing for sure: He was never going to choose his father’s profession of psychiatry.

Denise Austin PDA Speakers

Fitness Expert Champion for Women who Aspire

Denise Austin promotes a sensible, realistic, and enthusiastic approach to fitness and eating.

Dr. Jerome Adams

The 20th Surgeon General of the United States, Distinguished Professor

Dr. Adams’ experience with healthcare began as a patient. As a child with chronic asthma, he suffered an attack so severe that he was airlifted.

Goddaughter of Martin Luther King , Jr., Daughter of Rev. Ralph Abernathy, Award-Winning Actress & Writer

Donzaleigh Abernathy is the youngest daughter of the American Civil Rights Movement Co-Founder Rev. Dr. Ralph David.

Expert on Computer Creativity, WaveAI CEO & Computer Science Professor

World renowned AI Researcher and entrepreneur,Dr. Maya Ackerman,   

Prof. dr. Isaac Getz is a professor at the top-ranked ESCP Europe School of Business (Paris-London-Berlin-Madrid-Torino)

Prof. dr. Isaac Getz is a professor at the top-ranked ESCP Europe School of Business (Paris-London-Berlin-Madrid-Torino).

A.I. Virtual Speaker and Tech Entrepreneur, Co-founder & CEO of Siri and Viv

Dag Kittlaus is a top A.I. and Tech Entrepreneurial virtual keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur.

Speaker, Teacher and Consultant

Dan will still tell you that all the roads and the loads and the routes and the rates and the maps and the phones

Top Booked Marketing Speaker, DE&I Thought Leader, Head of Strategy Wieden+Kennedy, AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement Inductee, 2022 Cannes Lions Jury Member and expert on Cultural Contagion - getting your message and brand to go viral

Dr. Marcus Collins is a top marketing keynote speaker, award-winning advertiser, former Head of Digital Strategy for Beyoncé.

Entrepreneur and Innovation Virtual Speaker, CEO of Hyperloop Technologies, Founder of JumpStarter

Dirk Ahlborn is a top innovation keynote speaker and the founder and CEO of JumpStarter Inc.

Author of "What Schools Don't Teach" and "Teacher's First"

Dr. Brad Johnson is one of the most inspiring and affirmational speakers in the fields of education and leadership. He has over 25 years experience in "The Trenches" as a…

DE&I Expert, Historian, Sociologist, & Social Epidemiologist

A two-time award-winning journalist, health disparities activist, and dynamic speaker.

Global Values Leader, Human Behavior Expert, Founder of the Valuegraphics Project

After decades in marketing, David saw that demographics weren’t working. After all, nobody acts their age, gender roles are blurry.

Innovation Strategist, Bestselling Author, Business School Advisor

Simone Ahuja is a top innovation keynote speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Blood Orange, an innovation and strategy firm.

CEO & Head Dubai Campus & Sr.VP at S P Jain School of Global Management, TEDx &International Conference Keynote Speaker

Dr. Christopher Abraham has three Post Graduate qualifications in HRM,Business Administration (Marketing).

Self-reinvention and branding expert, Wall Street Journal bestselling author Duke

Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

Dr. Steven Poelmans holds a Master in Organisational Psychology (Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium),

Dr. Steven Poelmans holds a Master in Organisational Psychology (Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium), a Master in Marketing Management.

Vice President, Distributed Cloud | IBM Research

Dr. Nick Fuller is Vice President, Distributed Cloud, at IBM Research.

IBM Fellow and Chief Technology Officer | IBM Security

Sridhar drives the technical strategy, architecture, and Research for IBM Security focused on Threat Management & Response.

Chief Information Security Officer | Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield

Devin has a 26 year career in information technology and security. Upon graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1996,

David May is a former footballer who enjoyed an impressive career with Premier League heavyweights, Blackburn Rovers FC and Manchester United FC. A versatile defender capable of playing at centre back and right back, May enjoyed significant success at the top-level of English football.

May played a key role in the team as Blackburn Rovers were promoted to the Premier League.

Desmond Sinclair Walker, better known as Des Walker, is an English football speaker and player best known for his on and off career at Nottingham Forest FC. Since retiring in 2004 Walker has developed a career as a after-dinner speaker at events across the UK.

Although he was born in North London, Des Walker has settled in Nottingham, following his ten-year career.

Derek Derenalagi

Native Fijian Derek, joined the British Army in 1999

Whilst serving with the Worcestershire Sherwood Foresters Regiment in Helmand Province,

Douglas Hurd

STATESMAN OF BRITISH POLITICS

Hurd would begin his political career as the MP for the Mid Oxfordshire constituency (later Witney),

Dion Dublin

A prolific Premier League striker who enjoyed spells at Norwich City FC, Manchester United FC, Coventry City FC, Aston Villa FC and Leicester City FC, Dion Dublin scored 183 career goals in 613 appearances at club level, as well as making four appearances for England.

Initially a centre back by trade, Dublin graduated the Norwich City FC academy in 1988,

Damien Lewis

Leadership & Teamwork

During a decade spent reporting from around the world Damien lived in deserts, rainforests, jungles and chaotic third world cities.

Dan Howie

Extreme Sport

Howie, previously a chartered surveyor, originally had the idea to row the Atlantic after meeting James Cracknell,

Extreme Sports

Extreme Sports

After beginning his career as a graphic designer, Cornthwaite would step away to pursue his love of travelling in 2005.