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Former Administrator of NASA & Astronaut; Retired United States Marine Corps General

Nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden, Jr., began his duties as the twelfth Administrator..

Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Brand Architects

Raina Penchansky is the founder and CEO of Digital Brand Architects, a global influencer management agency.

Founding Director, Center for the Study of the American Dream

Michael Ford is the Founding Director of the Center for the Study of the American.

Criminal Lawyer & Best-Selling Crime Novelist

Linda Fairstein, former prosecutor and best-selling crime novelist.

Gavin Grimm

Transgender Activist; National Face of Transgender Student Rights

Grimm’s writing has been published in the Washington Post, People Magazine, the New York Times, and TIME Magazine.

TV Host, Lifestyle and Family History Specialist

When Alli Joseph (of English, Irish, Jewish, Shinnecock Indian and African American descent) was a TV host, journalist.

Chip and Kim McAllister | PDA Speakers

Winning Couple of "The Amazing Race 5"

Chip called the number on the matchbook that Kim barely legibly scribbled her proposed number. To Chips utter surprise, Kim answered the phone.

James Van Der Beek

Actor; Known for his Role as Dawson Leery in WB's "Dawson's Creek"

James Van Der Beek is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Dawson Leery in the WB series.

Rajan Menon

Rajan Menon is the Monroe J. Rathbone Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University.

Dr. Menon was also a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and as Director.

Brendan Fraser

Film and Stage Actor; Known for "The Mummy" Film Series

 Fraser branched into dramatic cinema with roles in School Ties (1992), Gods and Monsters (1998).

Bill Cosby

Influential Comedian and Actor; Starred in "The Cosby Show"

One of America’s most beloved comedians of all time, Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans with his comedy routines,

William H. Andrews

The Cure for Aging. Technology is close to finding a cure for aging through prevention of telomere shortening.

William Henry Andrews (born December 10, 1951) is an American molecular biologist and gerontologist

Gordie Brown

MASTER IMPROV/IMPRESSIONIST

It has been said over and over that Gordie Brown is one of the most talented performers.

Jon Miller

Sportscaster, Known Primarily for his broadcasts of Major League Baseball

An award-winning broadcast veteran of more than 20 years, Miller is also the play-by-play commentator on ESPN’s Sunday Night.

Anchor, ABC World News

One of the most respected journalists in the world, Diane Sawyer anchors ABC's flagship broadcast World News.

Rose McGowan

Writer, Actor, Director, Entrepreneur and Whistle-Blowe

McGowan then appeared in the 1996 hit horror film "Scream" and starring alongside Ben Affleck in the 1997 thriller feature.

Jeff Greenfield

Award-Winning Television Journalist & Author Focusing on Politics, Media & Culture

Jeff Greenfield is an award-winning television journalist and author focusing on politics, media.

Kreskin

Born in Montclair New Jersey, Kreskin was fully fascinated with magic by the age of five.

Kreskin’s remarkable ability to find hidden objects emerged. This fascinating and unusual gift made him stand out among his peers.

Aaron McGruder

Writer and Cartoonist; Known for "The Boondocks"

Aaron McGruder is an American writer and cartoonist best known for writing and drawing The Boondocks,

Donald Trump

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

Donald Trump is the definition of a success story.

Author, wine educator/entertainer for corporate, cultural, educational, non-profit audiences. New book "Secrets from The Wine Diva: Tips on Buying, Ordering & Enjoying Wine".

her clients include icons such as Merrill Lynch, American Express, Pizza Hut and The New York

Film Director Known for "Ride Along" & "Think Like A Man"

Timothy Story a director, producer, and writer.He is the founder of The Story Company.

Corporate Guru and Fortune Magazine Columnist

Bing first made his appearance in ESQUIRE Magazine in 1983, writing scurrilous things.

Gourmet Magazine Editor in Chief

Ruth Reichl is the author of My Kitchen Year.

Hawaiian Transgender Teacher & Community Leader

She is fluent in Hawaiian language and can communicate in several other Polynesian dialects

Author, Playwright, Trans Trailblazer, Performance Artist & Gender Theorist

Since 1989, trans trailblazer Kate Bornstein

A powerful and inspirational speaker, writer and singer, Rev. Lydia Istomina is a force to contend with. A native of Russia, she is not afraid of being stereotyped as a "mysterious Russian soul" or a symbol of "eternal femininity." Lydia's home town is lo

A powerful and inspirational speaker, writer and singer, Rev. Lydia Istomina is a force to contend with.

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is an Award Winning Producer, Writer, Director, Model, Public Speaker.

New York Times Best-Selling Author & Musician

James McBride is an author, musician and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, "The Color of Water.

Marian Fontana has been a writer and performer for the past 20 years.

 Marian has written and performed in 3 plays and 4 one- woman shows including

Amy Ziering

Producer & Documentary Filmmaker; Known for "The Invisible War" and "The Hunting Ground"

Amy Ziering is an American film producer and director. She has produced a multitude of award winning documentary films.

Alec Baldwin

Acclaimed Broadway, Film & TV actor

Since 1980, Alec Baldwin has appeared in numerous productions on stage,

Will Wright

Interactive Entertainment Designer

Twenty years ago, a video game that you could neither win nor lose was inconceivable unless you were Will Wright.

Lead Singer and Rhythm Guitarist of the Rock Band Hootie & the Blowfish

As the frontman of Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker was one of the most popular frontmen .

Actor & Human Rights Advocate; Best Known for "Pretty Woman"

Born on August 31, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, actor Richard Gere has made a name for himself .

Actor, Producer, Philanthropist & Environmental Activist

Brad Pitt is an American actor known for his roles in "Fight Club.

Actress, Director & Producer Best Known for "Frida"

Hayek's increasingly intellectual and passionate approach to filmmaking culminated.

Grammy Award Winning Pop Singer-Songwriter; Called "Most Successful Artist of the 21st Century"

Taylor Swift is a singer-songwriter and producer known for her signature narrative-style songs.

Writer, Actress & Former Supermodel; Author of "No Filter: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful"

Paulina Porizkova is an actor and author. She is the author of the novel, "A Model Summer" and co-author of the children’s book.

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.

Human Rights Advocate, Strategist, Writer, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Movement

Opal Tometi is one of the most influential human rights leader.

Tim Reid, the Emmy-nominated actor, director and producer

He starred as "Venus Flytrap," on the popular CBS television series WKRP in Cincinnati from 1978 - 1982.

Anchor and Executive Editor

Charlie Rose is a television journalist and former talk show host. From 1991 to 2017, he was the host and executive producer of the talk show

Host, ESPN "SportsCenter"; NSMA Hall of Fame Sportscaster

Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn has served as a ESPN's SportsCenter anchor since joining ESPN in 1992.

Reniqua Allen

Writer, Producer & Journalist

Reniqua Allen is a journalist that produces and writes for various outlets on issues of race.

Tanisha Thomas

Tanisha Thomas was first introduced to American TV viewers as a brash Brooklynite.

Tanisha Thomas was first introduced to American TV viewers as a brash Brooklynite on Oxygen’s The Bad Girls Club.

Joe Pantoliano

Emmy Award-Winning Actor & Film Producer

An award-winning actor, “Joey Pants” is known for his tough-guy roles in Risky Business, Memento, The Sopranos. In 2016.

Activist & Co-Founder of the Safety Pin Box

Marissa Jenae Johnson is an Activist, Speaker, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur.

Singer-Songwriter, Rapper & Musician; Known for "I Need A Dollar" & "Wake Me Up"

In the years since Aloe Blacc’s last album, "Lift Your Spirit," the global superstar spent time working on an even dearer project.

Retired Point Guard for Los Angeles Lakers & the San Diego Clippers

Nixon was the 22nd overall pick in the 1977 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.