Authors
Find a Presenter
Authors
If you don't see who you are looking for, contact one of our experts. We will help you locate the speaker or provide you additional suggestions. 1-914-313-8237 or info@pdaspeakers.com
Quantum Gravity & String Theory Physicist, Founder of World Science U, Best-Selling Author
Greene became the first physicist to edit the prestigious series, The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2006..
BRIAN EVENSON is the author of ten books of fiction, and he is the recipient of three O. Henry Prizes as well as an NEA fellowship.
Brian Evenson has found a way to take the best of genre fiction and merge it with the best of literary fiction.
Fashion Designer
Known for her celebration of the exuberant, the embellished and the over the top.
Cast Member of Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" & Author of "Drinking and Tweeting"
Brandi Lynn Glanville is an American television personality, author and former model.
Celebrity Fashion Stylist; Star of Bravo's Reality Show "It's A Brad, Brad World"; Creative Director of C. Wonder
Brad Goreski is a celebrity fashion stylist and TV personality. His clients include Jessica Alba, Demi Moore, Christina Ricci, Rashida Jones, and Minka Kelly.
Model, Actress & Author
Bella Thorne is an actress, model, singer, music video director and author. She began her career appearing as a child model.
Motivational Speaker, Star of TLC's "The Little Couple" & Author of "Life is Short"
Bill Klein grew up in the town of Port Jefferson on Long Island, NY. After earning a degree in Biology from NYU.
Buffy Sainte-Marie earned her degree in Oriental Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts, later received a teaching degree, and eventually a Ph.D in Fine Arts.
Buffy Sainte-Marie earned her degree in Oriental Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts, later received a teaching degree.
Writer, Poet, Motivational Speaker, Violinist & Published Author
Brittney Grimes is a poet, published author, writer, model and motivational speaker.
English Actor Best Known for "Sherlock;" Ambassador for the Motor Neurone Disease Association
Benedict Cumberbatch is a British screen actor best known for his role in the BBC television show Sherlock.
Robert E. Paradise Professor of Natural Resources Law and Perry L. McCarty Director, Woods Institute for the Environment; Senior Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford University
Barton (“Buzz”) Thompson is the McCarty Director of the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environmen..
Senior Pastor, Award-Winning Author & Keynote Speaker
Bryan Loritts serves Abundant Life Christian Fellowship of Silicon Valley, California, as the Senior Pastor.
Sociologist, Author and Educator
No one defies stereotypes, generalizations, or clichés more than Dr. Bertice Berry. Growing up poor in Wilmington, Delaware, the sixth of seven children.
CEO of IEX and Subject of Michael Lewis' Flash Boys
Candid, concise, and engaging, Brad Katsuyama discusses the HFT controversy that Flash Boys has brought to the forefront—explaining both what is at issue with the practice and detailing how and why…
Award-Winning Actor, Producer, Director & Writer
Bryan Cranston is an Academy Award nominee, and Emmy®, Golden Globe, SAG, Tony® and Olivier Award winner. His vigorous ambition for high-quality performances has made him a household name, principally…
Host of History Channel's Decoded and #1 New York Times Best-Selling Writer
Brad Meltzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inner Circle, The Book of Fate, and seven other bestselling thrillers. He is also the host of the hit History Channel series Brad…
Granite Mountain Hotshot & Subject of the Film Only the Brave
Brendan McDonough’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. A heroin addict with a daughter on the way, McDonough was facing a bleak future. After recovering from that addiction, he…
Political Activist & Author of Nickel and Dimed and Living with a Wild God
Barbara Ehrenreich reflects with biting humor on her journey as a writer and activist, taking audiences inside her Nickel and Dimed experience and sharing anecdotes and lessons learned from each of her…
Bestselling Author and Senior Executive Editor, Bloomberg News
The bestselling author of The Everything Store and the forthcoming Amazon Unbound, Brad Stone paints an unvarnished portrait of Amazon’s unprecedented growth and its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos — revealing…
Best-Selling Author, Strategic Adviser, & Management Consultant
As president of Red Team Thinking, Bryce G. Hoffman teaches companies around the world how to strengthen their plans, stress-test their strategies, identify missed opportunities.
Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Executive in Silicon Valley; Co-Authored "The Start-Up of You" & "The Alliance"
Ben Casnocha is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and executive in Silicon Valley. He is co-author with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman of the recent New York Times best seller The Alliance:…
Photographer, Author & Creator, Humans of New York
Brandon Stanton shares his journey of personal growth and discovery, and uncovers the stories behind the stories featured on Humans of New York, powerfully illustrating the value of sharing your…
Founder of TOMS; Social Entrepreneur; Author of NY Times Bestseller "Start Something That Matters"
A visionary global leader, entrepreneur, adventurer and bestselling author, Blake Mycoskie is Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the catalyst behind the now-ubiquitous One for One movement. Having…
Real Estate Entrepreneur and Mogul, Angel Investor, Co-Host of "Shark Tank" and Author
Barbara Corcoran’s credentials include straight D’s in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job that would make her one…
Executive Vice Chairman at NYSE Group; Former News Anchor at Bloomberg Television
Betty Liu is the Executive Vice Chairman for NYSE Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE). Liu oversees the NYSE marketing strategy, including customer-centric messaging, brand, digital…
Scholar, Teacher, Author, Administrator and Race Relations Expert
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum is a psychologist, administrator, and educator who has conducted research and written books on the topic of race, focusing specifically on race in education, racial identity…
Sports Columnist, Analyst, Author and Podcaster; Editor-in-Chief for TheRinger.com
Bill Simmons is a writer, TV host, analyst, and podcaster. He recently signed a multi-year, multi-platform deal with HBO, where his new weekly talk show that aired in 2016 and…
Radio Host, Conservative Political Commentator and Author
While lots of pundits claim to know (and care) what's in the hearts and minds of America's youth, Ben Ferguson IS America's youth. At 35 years old, Ben is the…
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…
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…
Leading Forensic Scientist and Criminal Profiler
Brent Turvey is well known for his forensic analysis and psychological profiling in the 1993 Arkansas ritualistic murder case known as "The Robin Hood Hill Murders" which was brought to…
Political Economist; Author and Actor; Cult Icon. Longtime Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and The New York Times; Speech Writer and Aide for Presidents Nixon and Ford
Economist; Longtime Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and The New York Times; Speech Writer and Aide for Presidents Nixon and Ford; Emmy-winning Television Gameshow Host; Commentator for CBS…
Author, Activist, and Independent Scholar
Barbara Smith is best known for her innovating work as a critic, author, activist and lecturer. She was among the first to define an African American woman's literary tradition and…
Former Moderator of “Face The Nation,” Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News
Bob Schieffer is broadcast journalism's most experienced Washington reporter. He is CBS News' chief Washington correspondent; serves as anchor and moderator of Face the Nation, the network's Sunday public affairs…
Engineer; Entrepreneur Credited for the Most Innovations to Modern Aviation
Named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Inc. Magazine and described by Newsweek as "the man responsible for more innovations in modern aviation than any living engineer," Burt Rutan is a…
Fox News Washington Deputy Managing Editor, Pulitzer Prize Nominee, Former White House Correspondent for the Washington Times
Bill Sammon is FOX News Channel's vice president of News and Washington managing editor. Prior to joining FNC in 2008 as Washington deputy managing editor, Sammon spent two years as…
Apprentice Winner; Entrepreneuer & Star of "Giuliana & Bill"
Bill Rancic burst onto the national scene when he was hired by Donald Trump as the winner of the first season of NBC’s breakthrough program The Apprentice. Currently, Rancic is…
President and Founder of AHC Group and Best-Selling Author
Dr. Bruce Piasecki, speaker, best-selling author, and classic management consultant—has worked as an active facilitator and a change agent in many complex settings. For thirty years, he has built a…
Daughter of Sarah Palin, Author and Contestant on "Dancing with the Stars"
The daughter of former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin appeared as herself on The Secret Life of the American Teenager in 2010,…
Legendary NFL Head Coach & Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee
Bill Parcells is a former NFL coach and executive, winning two Super Bowls (XXI & XXV) as Head Coach of the New York Giants. Armed with a wealth of knowledge…
The Science Guy & Author. Nye starred in a documentary about his life and science advocacy titled Bill Nye: Science Guy, is now a Netflix series, entitled Bill Nye Saves the World
Bill Nye, scientist, engineer, comedian, author, and inventor, is a man with a mission: to help foster a scientifically literate society, to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science…
Actor, Writer and Comedian Known for "The Office"
B.J. Novak is an actor, writer, and comedian, best known for his contributions to NBC's Emmy Award winning comedy, "The Office.
Award-Winning Television Journalist
Bill Moyers has been recognized as one of the unique voices of our times. His career in broadcast journalism has spanned over four decades and earned him more than 35…
New York Time's Best-Selling Author of "Bringing Down the House" and "The Accidental Billionaires"
New York Times Bestselling Author, Ben Mezrich cracked the Hollywood Reporter’s annual hot list: Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors. Mezrich was chosen among a group of 11 new authors to…
Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, Marriott International
Bill Marriott discuss the steps one must take in life to ensure happiness and success in both their careers and personal lives. Bill Marriott is the former CEO of Marriott…
Author and World-Class Paralympic Athlete for more than 20 years
At the age of 9, Kansas native Bob Lujano lost all four of his limbs in an attempt to save his life when he contracted a rare form of meningitis.…
Political Satirist & Host of HBO's "Real Time"
Whether skewering Republicans, Democrats, the mass media or Hollywood, Bill Maher is one of the most perceptive and hilarious satirists at work today. From the podium he delivers his trademark…
TV Journalist, Producer, Narrator and News Anchor; Currently the scorekeeper/announcer for National Public Radio comedy/quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! & Through the Decades, a documentary-style
An Acclaimed documentary host and producer, network and major market news anchor, multimedia production company president, and grass-fed cattle rancher, Bill Kurtis is celebrating his 45th anniversary in the field…