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U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015); U.S. Senator (1997–2009); Co-founder, Vanguard Cellular Systems, Inc.

A true patriotic, bipartisan voice, Chuck Hagel has never shied away from speaking his mind and doing what is right in the face of doing what is politically expedient. He…

Christiane Amanpour

Acclaimed International Journalist, Global Affairs Anchor for ABC News and Host of Amanpour on CNN International

One of the world's most respected journalists, Christiane Amanpour transports us to the front lines, putting conflicts into context from the world's most dangerous places.

EPA Administrator (2001-2003) and Former New Jersey Governor

With unparalleled knowledge and passion for environmental issues, Christine Todd Whitman shares a new— and compelling— framework on the collaboration between economic growth and environmental policy making.

Cynthia Nixon | PDA Speakers

Actress Known for her Role as Miranda Hobbes on HBO's "Sex and the City"; Former Candidate for Governor of New York

Cynthia Nixon is an actress and activist known for portraying tenacious lawyer Miranda Hobbes in HBO's celebrated series, "Sex and the City," a role that garnered her Emmy nominations and…

Chris Mosier | PDA Speakers

First Transgender Man to Make Team USA, Transgender Advocate, Triathlete & All-American Duathlete

Chris Mosier is a trailblazing athlete, coach, and founder of TransAthlete.com. In 2020 he made history by becoming the first transgender athlete to compete in the Olympic Trials in the…

Charles D. King | PDA Speakers

Entrepreneur, Investor, Activist, Producer, CEO of MACRO

Charles King is the founder and CEO of MACRO,

Entrepreneur & Founder of FocusWise and Promentum Group, Former Speaking Coach and Speech Writer

Curt Steinhorst is on a mission to rescue us from our distracted selves. He is the author of the Amazon bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention? Inspiring Better Work Habits,…

New York Times Bestselling Author of "The Power of Habit" and "Smarter Faster Better", Host of the "How To!" Podcast

Charles Duhigg’s The Power of Habit has spent three years on the New York Times Bestseller list. His latest bestselling book, Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business (2016) is a fascinating…

Cheryl Hines | PDA Speakers

Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Producer and Director, Activist and Philanthropist

Actress, producer, and director Cheryl Hines is a two-time Emmy nominee for her role as Cheryl David on HBO's Golden Globe Award-winning series Curb Your Enthusiasm. Heralded for her humorous…

Actor-Turned-Activist, Host, Founder and Executive Producer, Bridge the Gap TV, National Geographic Explorer

For socially conscious members of the modern world, Chris Bashinelli, the Cross-Cultural-Explorer, takes us on an introspective adventure walking in the shoes of people halfway around the world on his…

YouTube personality, filmmaker and digital creator, Co-Founder, Beme, video-sharing app, Founder 368, creative hub and studio

YouTube personality, filmmaker, producer and digital creator Casey Neistat has redefined brand content on the internet, setting a new standard for the way brands interact with digital creators.

Legendary Golf Coach

With a background in competitive golf, both collegiate, amateur and professional; in addition to knowledge in the biomechanics, motor learning and psychology domains, Cameron has developed an international reputation as a sought-after coach…

Famed Actor and Comedian

Beginning as a stand-up comedian, Robinson first made his mark in the comedy circuit at the 1998 Montreal “Just For Laughs” Festival. Now headlining venues and festivals across the country,…

Founder, The Chris Draft Family Foundation

Chris Draft is the Founder, President, and CEO of the Chris Draft Family Foundation (CDFF) whose mission has been to empower families to lead healthy lifestyles. He is also the…

Co-Chair of the JEDI Advisory Council and Member of the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Cheslie Kryst is a complex civil litigation attorney licensed to practice law in North and South Carolina. Passionate about criminal justice reform, she has worked pro bono for clients serving excessive…

Award-Winning Poet, Scholar,Activist

Caroline Randall Williams is a catalyst. She makes change possible by bringing art and joy into the room in such a way that the grit of real challenge and limits…

Cristela Alonzo | PDA Speakers

Standup Comedian, Writer & Actress, First Latina to Create, Produce, and Star in a Network TV Sitcom, Cristela, Social Advocate

Cristela Alonzo uses humor to shine a light on the issues of today, and makes us laugh while she opens our eyes. As a standup comedian, podcaster, humorist, and writer…

Global Leadership and Organizational Performance Expert, Visiting Professor of Transformational Leadership, Cass Business School

Chris Roebuck is Visiting Professor of Transformational Leadership at Cass Business School in London and advises major global organisations on improving performance through their people. The UK National Health Service…

Model Television Personality Bestselling Cookbook Author & Food Blogger Entrepreneur

Chrissy Teigen is a New York Times #1 bestselling author, TV personality and the founder of Cravings.  In 2019 Teigen was included on TIME Magazine’s prestigious annual list of the “100 Most Influential People” as…

Comedian, Actress, and Writer

Chelsea Peretti starred as ‘Gina Linetti’ on the hit FOX comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine opposite Andy Samberg and Terry Crews. Most recently, she can be seen in the romantic drama The Photograph directed by Stella…

Chris Christie

Former Governor of New Jersey (2010-2018), Managing Partner, Christie 55 Solutions, Appointed Chairman of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis by Donald J. Trump

55th New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is currently a Senior Legal and Political Commentator for ABC News, the Managing Member of the Christie Law Firm and Christie 55 Solutions, LLC, and…

Big Data Scientist

Cathy O’Neil is a data skeptic who uncovers the dark secrets of big data.  She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality…

Co-Founder of Supermajority & Gender Equity Advocate; Former President of Planned Parenthood

Cecile Richards, Co-Founder of Supermajority and Former President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (2006-2018), is a globally respected activist and social justice leader.

Christian Siriano

CFDA Fashion Designer, Project Runway Mentor

Behind Christian Siriano's prestigious fashion label is a groundbreaking, ambitious and fearless businessman. As a pioneer in body positivity and diversity in the fashion industry, Siriano's outspoken defense of inclusivity…

Founder, NextMapping™/NextMapping.com, Future of Work Expert, CEO, Synthesis at Work Inc. , Bestselling Author

Named as a #1 future of work influencer, Cheryl Cran engages audiences on the trends and technologies shaping the future workplace today, the strategies to proactively map the future as a…

Creator. Writer. Entrepreneur, Author of Black Magic: What Black Leaders Learned From Trauma and Triumph, Co-writer of Universal’s One & Done

Chad is a former tech entrepreneur turned writer and creator. Chad started his career at Google working around the world from Silicon Valley to New York to London, then took…

Carla Hall

Chef, Best Selling Author and Television Personality

Carla first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s “Top Chef” and “Top Chef: All Stars” and shared her philosophy to always cook with love.  Since then she has…

Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times, CNN Contributor, New York Times Bestselling Author of Fire Shut Up in My Bones, Author of The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto

Charles M. Blow is an Op-Ed columnist at The New York Times, where his column appears on Mondays and Thursdays. Mr. Blow’s columns tackle hot-button issues such as social justice, racial equality,…

Chris Hemsworth

Actor, Avengers: Endgame

Chris Hemsworth is one of the most popular and sought-after actors in Hollywood.

Charles Esten

Star of ABC's Nashville

Successfully crossing over from musical theater to comedy to television, Charles "Chip" Esten continues to entertain audiences on ABC's award-winning Nashville.

Carpenter, HGTV's "Fixer Upper" & Magnolia Network's "Restoration Road"

Clint Harp is a dumpster-diving, reclaimed-wood-loving carpenter who is the star of Restoration Road on Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network & Discovery+. The show is a unique look at the time,…

Christina Tosi

Chef, Milk Bar & Judge, Fox's "MasterChef"

Christina Tosi is the chef, founder and owner of Milk Bar, called “one of the most exciting bakeries in the country” by Bon Appétit magazine, with multiple locations in New…

Charles Best

Founder and CEO, DonorsChoose.org

Former Bronx teacher, social entrepreneur and crowdfunding pioneer, Charles Best is a gripping storyteller and nationally recognized innovator. Charles stands at the intersection of education, philanthropy and technology. His personal…

Caris-LeVert

Shooting Guard, Indiana Pacers

Caris LeVert is a shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers. Born and raised in Columbus, OH, Caris went on to attend the University of Michigan, where he led men’s basketball team to three…

Teacher & Arts Education Advocate

Chasten Buttigieg, husband of former mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, has become a popular figure in his own right. The teacher's wit, intimate social media musings, and polished speeches…

Grammy Award-Nominated Rapper, Actress and Model

At 24-years-old, CHIKA has established a track record of actively using her platform to advocate inclusivity and challenge societal norms regarding race, gender, mental health, and body image

Actress, Netflix's Selena

Christian Serratos is a dynamic and versatile performer whose resume is paving the way for her to become one of the industry's most notable rising actresses.

Author, Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World

Cole Brown is a political commentator, writer, and author of the book, Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World

Showrunner, Starz Network's Power

A string of successes as both writer and producer on such series as The Good Wife (CBS, 2009-2016) paved the way for Courtney Kemp to create the highly-rated crime drama Power (Starz, 2014- )…

Lady Gaga's Mother; President & Co-Founder, Born This Way Foundation

Cynthia Bissett Germanotta is president and co-founder of Born This Way Foundation, which she launched with her daughter Lady Gaga in 2012. Born This Way Foundation supports the mental health…

Cindy Eckert

Self-Made Serial Entrepreneur

A self-made serial entrepreneur and vocal advocate for women, Cindy defies convention. In her industry, in her companies, in her outcomes. Her work today in The Pink CeilinglPinkubator continues to…

Author, Speaker and Aviator

As the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, having flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Lohrenz is used to working in fast…

Comedian and Actress

Catherine Cohen is a comedian and actress living in Brooklyn, NY. She hosts a weekly show at Alan Cumming’s new East Village cabaret, CLUB CUMMING as well as the monthly…

Director, DC's "Birds of Prey"

Cathy Yan is a filmmaker born in China and based in New York. She received a dual MFA in film and an MBA at New York University, as well as…

Former Director of Domestic Policy Council, Obama Administration, Immigration Policy Expert, Author

Cecilia Muñoz served for eight years on President Obama’s senior staff, first as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, then as Director of the Domestic Policy Council, making her the first Hispanic…

Cindy Crawford | PDA Speakers

Supermodel and Co-Founder of Meaningful Beauty

Cindy Crawford is known to the world as one of the original supermodels who defined that pivotal moment when fashion models became stars in their own right.  

Philippe Cousteau

Explorer, Social Entrepreneur & Environmental Advocate; Grandson of Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Inspired by the legacy of his grandfather of Jacques Cousteau, Philippe is an multi Emmy-Nominated TV host and producer as well as an author, speaker, and social entrepreneur.

Candace Bushnell

International Best-Selling Author of Sex and the City & The Carrie Diaries

With a sensational wit and a one-of-a-kind delivery, Bushnell takes audiences behind her journey to becoming one of the most successful Women’s Literature authors of all time.

Activist and Co-Founder of March for Our Lives

On February 14, 2018, the lives of the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were forever changed when a lone gunman committed the deadliest high school shooting in United…

Collins Tuohy Smith

Subject of The Blind Side

Collins takes audiences through her journey with Michael from fellow student to close friend, confidant, and ultimately, adoptive sister. She discusses ways in which everyone can do something to change…