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Computer Scientist, Academician, and Businessman. Former President, Stanford University
John Hennessy, The founder of MIPS Computer Systems Inc., John was the 10th President of Stanford University. He earned his Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Villanova University, and his…
Emmy-Winning Journalist
For 25 years, Maria Hinojosa has helped tell America's untold stories and brought to light unsung heroes in America and abroad.
Emmy-Award Winning Founder and Owner of Ish Entertainment
Michael Hirschorn is the Emmy-award winning founder and owner of Ish Entertainment, a five year old production company based in NY and L.A. ISH has produced several series for multiple…
Five-Time NFL All-Pro, Motivation and Team Building Expert
A Stanford All-American, 5 time NFL All-Pro, and All-Star front line competitor, Brian Holloway was the 6’7″ powerhouse at the core of the 1985 New England Patriots Super Bowl team.…
Founder and Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul Book Series, Voted as one of the Top Five Speakers of all Time. Mega-Entrepreneur, Devoted Philanthropist
Mark Victor Hansen is a veteran Business Thought Leader who draws from his mega success to empower audiences to become better leaders and entrepreneurs, as well as better people. Mark…
Entrepreneur, Professional Skateboarder, NY Times Bestselling Author How Did I Get Here? The Ascent of an Unlikely CEO
Tony Hawk was age 9 when his older brother gave him a blue fiberglass skateboard, chipped and scratched from years of use. The first time Tony stepped on it and…
Quay Hanna has been speaking to students, teachers, and businesses about the dangers of racism and bullying for over 17 years
Quay Hanna has been speaking to students, teachers, and businesses about the dangers of racism and bullying for over 17 years.
Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster, CBS Sports
Greg Gumbel a veteran of sports television for nearly 30 years, Greg Gumbel has the unique ability to put audiences in the midst of the play-by-play excitement. As one of…
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent; Neurosurgeon; Award-Winning Journalist
Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the multiple Emmy award winning chief medical correspondent for CNN.
Author of Inside Delta Force & Co-Executive Producer of the CBS Television Series The Unit
Eric L. Haney, Command Sergeant Major, U.S.A. (retired) is an author, news commentator, and public speaker. His multiple live appearances on local and network television news include CBS Evening News,…
Bestselling Author, Leadership Expert and CEO, S. Graham & Associates
Stedman Graham is chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, a management and marketing consulting firm that specializes in the corporate and educational markets. Stedman delivers his leadership message…
Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant has earned a Bachelor of Science degree, two Masters degrees (one in Guidance and Counseling, the other in Behavioral Science), a Doctorate in Theology, and a…
Former Editor-In-Chief of ESSENCE magazine and Owner of the Award-Winning Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns
Dream job or dream life? That’s the question Monique Greenwood had to answer for herself. And in answering that question, she realized that having it all isn’t where it’s at—it’s…
President of Carnegie Corporation of New York, Previous President of Brown University
Vartan Gregorian is president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Prior to assuming this position in 1997, he served for nine years as president of Brown University. From 1981…
Bestselling Author, "What the Dog Saw," "Outliers," "Blink," and "The Tipping Point"
Malcolm Gladwell is the author of five New York Times bestsellers — The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and now, his latest, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits…
Founder and President, Roots of Empathy
Mary Gordon is an award-winning social entrepreneur, educator, best-selling author, child advocate and parenting expert. In 1996, Gordon founded Roots of Empathy, a pioneering, evidence-based classroom program that helps to…
Formerly One of the Best Female Tennis Players & Member of the U.S. Olympic Team; Contestant on "The Biggest Loser"
An African American and the youngest of seven children, Zina Garrison started playing tennis at the age of 10 and entered her first tournament at the age of 12. Her…
Baseball Legend 'The Iron Man', Cancer Survivor
The playing field has changed from the baseball diamond to the corporate board room, but the intensity and integrity with which future Hall of Famer Steve Garvey plays his position…
Professor and Director, W. E. B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Research, Harvard University
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar,…
Former Miss America, Sportscaster, Former First Lady of Kentucky, Actress, Author and Entrepreneur
Phyllis George has become one of America's most accomplished women.
Powerful Speaker and Best-Selling Author. Using stories of famous leaders, Robin has inspired audiences around the world
Robin Gerber is a powerful speaker, best-selling author and historian. She has appeared on History Channel and Biography Channel programming, as well as The PBS Newshour, and CBS and FOX…
Entrepreneur, Legal Scholar, Former Presidential Advisor to Four U.S. Presidents
Entrepreneur, legal scholar, former presidential advisor to four U.S. Presidents, Air Force Academy grad, and one of the most well-connected and respected Latinos in the U.S., Charlie García, will visit…
Radio Talk Show Host and Television Commentator
Mike Francesa brings his feisty, hard-hitting brand of sports talk to WFAN weekday afternoons from 1:00 to 6:30 PM. The Mike and the Mad Dog show debuted on the FAN…
Leading Entrepreneur and Award-Winning Author
George C. Fraser is Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc., a company he founded some 20 years ago with the vision to lead a global networking movement that brings together…
Award-Winning Author and Journalist and currently a professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
Samuel G. Freedman is an award-winning author, columnist, and professor. A columnist for The New York Times and a professor at Columbia University, he is the author of the seven…
Author and Activist
Michael Fosberg began his performing artist career as a young student at the prestigious intensive theater training program at Northwestern University, The National High School Institute where he has returned…
Humorist, Motivational Speaker, TV & Radio Personality, Actress, Author, Blogger and Entrepreneur
Karith Foster exemplifies the best traits of a new millennium woman. Originally from Texas, she successfully combines a clean, sweet Southern comedy style with bona fide New York savvy. Karith…
Entrepreneurship and Money Expert
Juliette Fairley, money/consumer finance expert, entered into the exclusive, glamorous world of high finance and emerged with a desire to enlighten the masses about the money secrets of the rich.…
Global Entrepreneur. Your Growth & Profit - The Next 10 Years
Tom Faranda was named one of the most exciting speakers in America by “Meetings & Conventions Magazine” due to his high content, ‘bottom-line’ programs packed with examples, stories and global…
Sales Guru, Entrepreneur Magazine Columnist, TV Host
Barry Farber is the president of Farber Training Systems Inc. and The Diamond Group.For over 23 years Farber has trained and consulted fortune 500 corporations, business owners, professional athletes and…
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Latina Activist and Entrepreneur
Five-time Emmy award winning journalist, producer, film maker and Latin media marketing entrepreneur, Giselle Fernandez is currently the creator and host of the award winning on line interview series, "Big…
Cloud Computing & Technology Expert, Thought-Leader, Bestselling Author
Peter Fingar is a business strategy advisor, speaker and internationally acclaimed author. As a former CIO and college professor with over thirty years of hands-on experience, Peter has a unique…
Internationally known speaker Marc Elliot will describe a childhood of struggle growing up as a kid diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome. Who speaks on “What Makes You Tic”
Marc Elliot, is one of the most sought-after young public speakers in the country. Preaching the theme of tolerance, he travels to high schools and colleges talking about his struggles…
Captain of the 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team and Subject of the Hit Film, "Miracle"
Mike Eruzione served as the enthusiastic captain that led the 1980 United States Olympic hockey team to its gold medal victory. He scored the winning goal against the Russians in…
Performance Strategist & Author
As one of the nation's leading experts on the art of maximizing potential, “reinvention strategist,” entrepreneur and entertainment attorney Marshawn Evans is a Reinvention Strategist, Influence Expert and Best-Selling Author…
Dr. Evans is a Motivational Speaker, Author & Management Consultant. He speaks and consults on health and wellness and personal achievement
Dr. Therman E. Evans, is a Motivational Speaker, Author & Management Consultant. He speaks and consults on health and wellness and personal achievement. He has authored 4 books, co-authored two,…
Leadership, Business, Motivational Speaker and biz coach who creates WOW-worthy leadership experiences
Motivational leadership business speaker Pegine Echevarria is in the Motivational Speaker Hall of Fame. A motivational, leadership and business speaker, consultant, personal coach, and author who teaches business, relationship, sales…
Journalist, Author, Businesswoman, Investor, Commentator and Philanthropist
Esther Dyson is an active angel investor in a variety of start-ups, for-profit and otherwise, around the world. She also operates as the Internet’s court jester, a person of no…
Successful Entrepreneur and Branding Expert
Why have thousands of customers from around the world chosen to get the Johnny Cupcakes' logos tattooed on themselves? And how does Johnny get hundreds of people to camp outside…
Hypnotist
Creator of corporate America's newest form of educational entertainment, Imaginism, Tom DeLuca is a presenter like no other. His credentials read like a list of the Fortune 500, and he…
Pro Football Hall of Famer
A native of Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Mike Ditka grew up as the son of a steel-mine worker. He was a three sports star in high school, and was a college football…
Business News Anchor, Author, and Radio Host. She is also one half of The Dolans. Prior to her career in radio and television, Daria was a vice president of a New York Stock Exchange firm
Daria Dolan, Financial expert and co-host of “Smart Money With the Dolans,” a daily national radio call-in show, and a regular contributor to “CBS This Morning.”
Creator and Host of "Donahue," the Long-Running Talk Show
Phil Donahue has presided over more than 6,000 one-hour daily shows, many on location broadcasts and several historic U.S. –Soviet “space bridge” telecasts (19870-1987). For their historic role and unique…
#1 Millennials and Gen Z speaker and researcher. He solves tough generational challenges. He's received over 1,000 standing ovations
Jason Dorsey wrote his first bestselling book at age 18. He’s the most sought-after Millennials and Gen Z researcher and speaker, receiving over 1,000 speaking requests each year. Jason’s gift…
Crisis Manager, Author and Former Special Counsel to President Bill Clinton
Lanny J. Davis is a lawyer, crisis manager, consultant, author, and television commentator who counsels individuals, corporations, and others under scrutiny on crisis management and legal issues with developing legal,…
Retired Professional Boxer, Olympian, Nicknamed "Golden Boy"
The only fighter to win eleven world titles in six different weight classes, and as CEO of Golden Boy Promotions the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional firm,…