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Faith-Based Philanthropy; Human Right Advocate; Miss Universe & Miss South Africa 2017; Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur, influencer, model, and philanthropist Demi-Leigh Tebow utilizes her platforms as Miss South Africa and Miss Universe to educate and inspire on a global scale.

Accelerationist, Former US Air Force Fighter Pilot, Sales and Change Managing Expert, Author of Leadership When the Heat's On

Danny Cox is an "accelerationist", or one who causes faster movement, higher efficiency and increased productivity..

Dionne Warwick | PDA Speakers

Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Actress & TV Host

Dionne Warwick is a Grammy Award-winning singer, actress, television host.

Daniel "Dee" Snider is an American singer-songwriter, screenwriter, radio personality, and actor.

He was ranked 83 in the Hit Parader's Top 100 Metal Vocalist of All Time.

Davidson L. Haworth

The father of historical fantasy

Davidson L. Haworth was born in California, USA, on October 29, 1969. His family moved from the UK to the New World in 1920 and established.

Donald Trump

45th President of the United States; Businessman & TV Personality

Donald Trump is the definition of a success story.

National Wildlife Federation Naturalist & Media Personality

David Mizejewski is a naturalist and television host with the National Wildlife Federation.

Dr. Crystal Arlene Kuykendall is considered one of the most dynamic individuals of our time.

A critical thinker, analyst, motivator and mentor, Dr. Kuykendall has astounded audiences.

Pulitzer Prize Award-Winning Author of "The Secret History," "The Little Friend" & "The Goldfinch"

Donna Tartt is a writer and author of the novels "The Secret History.

Dan Mintz

Comedian and Voice Actor; Known for Playing Tina Belcher on "Bob's Burgers"

Dan Mintz is an American comedian, voice actor and writer.

Award-Winning War Photographer, Emmy Award-Winning TV producer, Best-Selling Author

Deborah Copaken Kogan began her career as a Paris-based photojournalist, covering conflicts in such war-torn areas as Afghanistan.

Former TV Critic for the New York Daily News

From 1993 to 2007, Bianculli was a TV critic for the New York Daily News. Bianculli has written three books.

Former Chef to British Royalty

Darren McGrady was chef to Queen Elizabeth II, Diana, Princess of Wales and Princes William.

Damaris Hill

Scholar & Author of "A Bound Woman is a Dangerous Thing"

DaMaris B. Hill, PhD is the author of "A Bound Woman Is a Dangerous Thing.

Actress, Author & Entrepreneur; Host of The Drew Barrymore Show

Heir to a Hollywood dynasty, child star, prepubescent drug and alcohol abuser, teenage sexpot, and resurrected vessel of celluloid purity,

Scholar, Social Justice Advocate

Dorothy Roberts is the 14th Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor and George A.

Danai Gurira

Actress, Best Known for "Black Panther" & "The Walking Dead"

Danai Gurira is an award-winning playwright and actress. As a playwright, her works include, "In the Continuum".

D.B. Weiss

Executive Producer & Writer, "Game of Thrones"

Currently, alongside David Benioff, D.B. created and serves as co-executive producer for the hit HBO series Game of Thrones.

Actor, Activist & Restaurateur

Danny Trejo has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success.

Daniel Pauly is the principal investigator at the Sea Around Us Project, which studies the impact of the world's fisheries on marine ecosystems. The software he's helped develop is used around the world to model and track the ocean.

Dr. Daniel Pauly is a French citizen who completed his high school and university studies in Germany..

Social Scientist, Psychotherapist, Professor & Dean at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto

Dr. Voisin is a social welfare scholar and psychotherapist. He is the author of America the Beautiful and Violent.

Deanna Singh

Social Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, Change Agent & Author of "Purposeful Hustle"

Deanna Singh is a business consultant. A gifted communicator, she is a champion for marginalized communities through her work.

Executive Director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching & Learning

Dr. Sharroky Hollie is a national educator who provides professional development to thousands of educators.

Dr. Adolph Brown

Educator, Businessman & Author

Dr. Adolph Brown, III works with schools and corporations around the world to implement best practices that support.

Founder & President of Advertising for Humanity and the Charity Defense Council; Author of "Uncharitable" and "Charity Case"

Dan Pallotta is a builder of movements. He invented the multi-day charitable event industry with the AIDSRides and Breast Cancer 3-Days.

Environmental Activist, Author, and Journalist

David Helvarg is Executive Director of Blue Frontier (bluefront.org), an ocean conservation and policy group, an accomplished public speaker.

Daniel Pink | PDA Speakers

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Power of Regret, When, To Sell is Human, Drive, and A Whole New Mind

Dan Pink delpoys the science of motivation to boost engagement, spark innovation, and create better leaders.

Renowned Journalist; Former Moderator, NBC's Meet the Press; Political Analyst, CNN

David Gregory, current CNN political analyst former moderator of NBC News’ Meet the Press, shares with audiences his insights on the latest Washington headlines and the current events facing our country.

World Renowned Harvard Expert and Best-Selling Author on Collaboration, Communication and Teamwork One of the world’s most highly sought-after expert

As founding director of the Harvard International Negotiation Program, Dr. Daniel Shapiro brings a gold mine of practical frameworks on collaboration and communication to boost your organization’s success. He has…

Diane Guerrero | PDA Speakers

Immigration Reform Activist & Actress Known for "Orange is the New Black" & "Jane The Virgin"

Diane Guerrero is an actor known for her roles on the hit shows Orange is the New Black, Jane the Virgin, HBO’s Doom Patrol and Sony Pictures' Blast Beat.

Award-Winning Historian of LGBTQ+ Politics and Culture

Dr. Eric Cervini is an award-winning historian of LGBTQ+ politics and culture. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and received his Ph.D. in history from the University of…

Dan Senor

Best-Selling Author of Start-Up Nation

An accomplished speaker—Senor gave more than a hundred press briefings while serving in Iraq—Senor comes to the podium to discuss the current, ever-changing global political situation—from the Middle East, to…

David Kidder | PDA Speakers

Co-founder and CEO of Bionic, New York Times Best Selling Author, Managing Partner at Alt Option Return, Angel Investor, and former Co-founder of Clickable and SmartRay Networ

As unprecedented transformation disrupts even the most established of companies, the new corporate leader must not only create a structure that supports innovation—they must also adopt the radical mindsets that…

Dennis Miller |PDA Speakers

Comedian, Podcaster & Political Commentator

For nearly four decades, Dennis Miller has been entertaining audiences across television, film, and on stages throughout the country with his acerbic wit and trademark “rants” on politics and pop…

Dave Grohl | PDA Speakers

Grammy-winning musician, 2-time Emmy-winning Director and Author

Dave Grohl formed his first band at age 10. He dropped out of high school to play with the hardcore group Scream before auditioning for Nirvana.  

Health Wellness Pioneer & Author; Broadly Described Guru of the Alternative Medical Brands

Physician and best-selling author Andrew Weil is a highly acclaimed pioneer in the fields of health, wellness, and integrative medicine. Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the…

Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times; Author of NY Times Bestseller "The Road to Character"

David Brooks has been an op-ed columnist for The New York Times since 2003 and is a commentator for “PBS Newshour,” NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and NBC’s “Meet the Press.”…

D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas | PDA Speakers

Native American Motivational Storyteller, Author of The Tiny Warrior, Leadership Expert and Warrior

Enduring the extreme conditions of traditional ceremonies and rights of passage, D.J. Eagle Bear Vanas has had the values of the warrior spirit burned into his core.

Renowned Photographer, Author, and Filmmaker

Peter Krogh is a  photographer, writer, filmmaker, publisher and consultant. For 30 years, he has created compelling visual images for editorial and commercial clients who need to send a message,…

Baseball Legend, Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Autism Spokesperson, Community Outreach Advocate, and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of…

Iconic American Journalist and the Former News Anchor for the CBS Evening News

News and Guts is a multimedia production company with offices in New York, San Francisco, and Austin Texas. Founded by iconic newsman Dan Rather, it brings together a team of…

Teacher, Blogger, Author and Activist

Drew G. I. Hart is a professor in theology, an author, and an activist with ten years of pastoral experience. His undergraduate work was in biblical studies at Messiah College,…

Generational & Workplace Experts

David Stillman is not new to the generational conversation. For almost twenty years he has been called on by business executives, politicians and the media to share his expertise on…

Award winning Motivational Speaker and Author of All That it Takes is All That You've Got and All That You Got is All That it Takes

Dion Jordan is regarded as one of the most respected and engaging professional speakers on the speaking circuit today. A recognized authority on peak potential and personal development, Dion has…

Self-Help Author, Former World Champion Gymnast & Coach

Dan Millman a former world champion gymnast, Stanford University coach, martial arts instructor, and Oberlin College professor — is author of 16 books published in 29 languages. His best-known work,…

Dr. Joe Dispenza | PDA Speakers

Neuroscientist, Chiropractor, Lecturer and Best-Selling Author of How to Break the Habit of Being Yourself

Joe Dispenza, D.C., first caught the public’s eye as one of the scientists featured in the award-winning film What the BLEEP Do We Know!?

Best-Selling Author and Fitness Guru and Trainer from "The Biggest Loser"

Dolvett Quince is a force of nature. As a veteran health and fitness expert and one of the trainers on The Biggest Loser, Quince has dedicated himself to “helping people…

Physician of International Medicine & Founder of KevinMD.com

Dr. Kevin Pho is a practicing, board-certified internal medicine physician, a national media commentator, co-author of the book, Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for…

One of the Nation’s Leading Historians of African American Photography

Deborah Willis, Ph.D, is University Professor and Chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and has an affiliated…

Clinical Researcher, Health Advocate and Author of books like "Power Foods for the Brain: An Effective 3-Step Plan to Protect Your Mind and Strengthen Your Memory"

Neal Barnard, M.D., is a clinical researcher, author, and health advocate. He has been the principal investigator or coinvestigator on several clinical trials investigating the effects of diet on health.…