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Women's Health Advocate, Co-Founder & CEO of GirlTrek

T Morgan Dixon co-leads GirlTrek, the largest public health nonprofit for African-American women and girls in the United States.

Founder & CEO of Engage Recovery, LLC; Director of Scholastic Recovery for the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina

Jarmichael Harris, MS, LCAS (He/Him) is the Founder and CEO of Engage Recovery.

Author, Women's Health Advocate & Television Producer Known for "Supergirl"

Jessica Queller is a women's health advocate and a television writer and producer who has worked on "Gilmore Girls.

Breast Cancer Survivor, Consultant, Author & Cancer Advocate

Katrece Nolen is a survivor of Stage 3 Inflammatory Breast Cancer, mentor, author, and cancer advocate

Ryan Sallans

International Transgender Speaker, Consultant & Author

Ryan Sallans is a renowned transgender speaker, author, and advocate who works to help institutions create inclusive.

Author, Speaker, Youth Advocate & Child Welfare Professional

Adora Svitak began delivering writing workshops at local schools after publishing a collection of short stories.

Miss USA 2015; Alzheimer's Awareness Advocate, Actress & Model

Olivia Jordan is an actress, model, TV presenter, and was Miss USA 2015. She is a child trafficking and Alzheimer's awareness advocate.

Disability Speaker & Inclusion Advocate, CEO and Founder of C Talent

Keely Cat-Wells is an Entrepreneur and Disability Activist dedicated to making social, systemic, and economic change.

Kathy Cronkite

Mental Health Advocate

Kathy Cronkite is a popular writer, journalist and public speaker. As one of the millions who suffer from clinical depression.

Journalist & Author

Janine Latus is an award-winning journalist, author and advocate, best known for her memoir.

Rais Bhuiyan

9/11 Hate Crime Victim, Founder of World Without Hate, Human Rights Advocate & Peace Activist

Rais Bhuiyan, an American Muslim from Bangladesh, is an extraordinary individual with a powerful story.

Philonise Floyd

Brother of George Floyd & Activist

On June 20, 1981, Philonise O’Neil Floyd, was the fourth child born to the late, Mrs. Larcenia “Ms. Cissy” Jones on Fort Hood army base.

Substance Abuse Advocate

Koren is an internationally bestselling author, best known for her memoir Smashed, which helped change national policy.

President Emerita of Spelman College & Bennett College for Women

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, is an accomplished anthropologist, educator and museum professional.

Founder of Valuable500, Global Advocate for Inclusion & Motivational Speaker

Caroline Casey, founder of Valuable500, operates at the frontier of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I).

Lyme Disease Advocate & Entrepreneur

Ally Hilfiger is an author, artist, designer and the daughter of fashion mogul and entrepreneur Tommy Hilfiger.

Folklorist, Author, Arts Advocate & Former Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts

His new book, Rebuilding an Enlightened World: Folklorizing America,

Tanya Brown

Mental Health & Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate

Tanya Brown is no stranger to adversity or trauma. With the loss of her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson.

Psychologist & Author

Ross W. Greene, PhD, is the author of the influential, best-selling books The Explosive Child and Lost at School and a fierce and articulate advocate.

Katherine Stone

Postpartum Depression & Women's Mental Health Advocate

During a devastating bout with postpartum depression following the birth of her first child, Katherine Stone spent.

Aija Mayrock

Bestselling Author, Poet & Advocate

Aija Mayrock is a bestselling author, poet, and advocate. Forbes Magazine wrote about Aija Mayrock.

Yorri Berry

Poet & Children’s Rights Advocate

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

Academy Award Winning Producer, Global Women’s Rights Activist, Forbes 50 Over 50, Women Making Social Impact

Melissa Berton, Academy Award winning producer, recipient of the 2019 Eleanor Roosevelt Global Women’s Rights Award.

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18th U.S. Surgeon General, Healthcare Disparity Expert & Medicine Advocate

Dr. Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA is the Founder and CEO of BayouClinic,

Jessica Herthel

Author & LGBTQ Rights Advocate

Jessica Herthel is the co-author of the critically.

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.

Mental Health Advocate

Jennifer Ayers-Moore, the founder of The Friends of Ayers Foundation Incorporated, a nonprofit 501c3 organization.

Government Leader, International Affairs Expert & Human Rights Advocate

Penny Abeywardena is the former New York City Commissioner for International Affairs.

Carrie Grace

Former teacher, Carrie Grace now dedicates her time to delivering motivational talks pivotal to happiness, kindness and wellbeing.

An advocate for happiness, wellbeing and kindness Carrie Grace devotes her talks as a motivational speaker...

Daniel Biddle

He is now campaigning for the equality of those with a disability.

Daniel Biddle was a fit and healthy East End man with a job in the construction field as a Projects Manager. He was planning his involvement in the construction..

Colin Jackson

Colin Jackson is widely known for his talents as a sprinter and hurdler, having held world records in the discipline of 110m hurdles and claiming Olympic silver. Finishing his illustrious sporting career with 12 gold, eight silver and one bronze medal, Colin’s world records have stood for an impressive 27 years and he has since become a popular face across television. C

Colin Jackson is famed for his talents as a former Olympic sprinter and hurdler, claiming countless..

Alexandra Ruez

VP, Business Transformation Services Leader | IBM Consulting

Alexandra Ruez is Executive Partner, member of the IBM France Executive Committee...

Hollywood Icon, Actor, Producer, and Director

Hollywood icon,New York Times bestselling author, podcaster.

Mental Health Advocate and Eating Disorder Survivor

Goldman Sachs finance executive, home renovation expert, and viral content creator Galey Alix has curated a unique approach to reinvention.

New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Beautiful Country: A Memoir'

Civil rights litigator and New York Times bestselling author Qian Julie Wang uses her unique gift for storytelling.

Director of Health at the Gates Foundation, UN SDG Advocate, UN High-Level Commissioner on Health, Employment & Economic Growth

Alaa Murabit is the Director of Health at the Gates Foundation.

Known for Roles on 'Fear the Walking Dead' and 'Dharma & Greg' Co-Host, 'Kicking and Screaming' Podcast

Jenna Elfman is perhaps best known for playing ‘Naomi’ in AMC’s Fear the Walking..

Julianna Margulies

Award-Winning Actress and Producer

As an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award-winner, Julianna Margulies has achieved success in television, theatre, and film.

Wendell Potter

President of Business for Medicare for All and Medicare for All NOW!

Wendell Potter is one of the most recognized whistleblowers and advocates for health care reform in the United States.

Jen Hale

Multiple Emmy, Edward R. Murrow, and Associated Press Award-Winning Sportscaster and Journalist

Award-winning journalist, sportscaster, and entrepreneur Jen Hale has won multiple Emmy, Edward R. Murrow.

Cam

Advocate for Music Education

Cam writes music to tell the truth, especially truths that help women understand themselves. The GRAMMY®-nominated artist.

Seven-Time New York Times Bestselling Author Award-Winning Journalist

Award-winning science journalist, STEM advocate, and seven-time New York Times bestselling author Mary Roach.

Allison Moorer

Singer-Songwriter and Producer

Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, producer, and author Allison Moorer is a powerful storyteller..

Professional Championship Dancer

With over 25 years dancing experience and several championship titles under her belt, Emmy nominated professional dancer Cheryl Burke, tangoed and sambaed her way into the hearts of millions through…

Ambassador, Represent Justice’s Just Mercy Campaign

Jarrett Harper is a criminal justice and foster care reform advocate working to stop life sentences for children, develop better rehabilitation resources for those returning to society, and put an…

Creator, Executive Producer, and Host, Travel Channel's 'Bizarre Foods' Franchise

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer, teacher and social justice advocate.

Author of 'Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son'

Richie Jackson is the author of Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son published by HarperCollins. He is an award-winning Broadway, television, and film producer who most recently produced…

Award-Winning Journalist and Editor of Teen Vogue, them, and Allure

Award-winning journalist and editor Phillip Picardi is best known for his role in helping to re-brand and reinvigorate Teen Vogue.

Co-Founder, Compton Community Development Corporation - a non-profit emphasizing education programming, scholarships, and small business loans

Trailblazing community leader Mayor Aja Brown made history as the youngest mayor ever to serve the City of Compton. Leveraging her expertise as an urban planner, an economic developer, and…

NYT Bestselling Author, 'The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcom X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation'

New York Times bestselling author, sociologist, and advocate Anna Malaika Tubbs holds a Ph.D in Sociology and a Masters in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge, in addition to…