Women

Johnson, who received her Ph.D. in Oceanography from Texas A&M University in 1999,

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

Joyce Maynard is a New York Times bestselling author.

Teri Ann Garr is a retired American actress, singer, and dancer.

Esposito records her stand-up podcast, Put Your Hands Together, every Tuesday night.

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

Belcalis Almanzar, known professionally as Cardi B, is a hip-hop recording artist, as well as a television,

Candice Crawford is a former American reporter and beauty queen. She was born in Lubbock, Texas.

Lisa Niemi Swayze has spent decades in the film industry, both in front of and behind the cameras.

Nasim Pedrad is an Iranian-American actress and comedian best known for her five seasons.

Candy Carson become known for her co-founding and promotion of the Carson Scholars Fund.

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

Tonisha "MS. TONI" Pinckney, CFE, CFFA, MSCJ It was her personal experience that led Ms.

Lisa W. Wardell is President and Chief Executive Officer of Adtalem Global Education.

Ruby Bright is executive director of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis.

As a Gracie Award and La Femme Film Festival Rising Star Award recipient, 2012 Teen Choice,

Denis Mukwege Mukengere is the founder and medical director of Panzi Hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Lifestylist and branding coach Harriette Cole has devoted her career to supporting people as they build their dreams.

Martha Williamson is a 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry.

Goddess is an award winning speaker, author and wisdom teacher.

Rashida Jones is an actress, writer, and producer. She is best known for starring as Ann Perkins on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation.

Lisa Oz is a writer, producer and entrepreneur. She was born in Philadelphia, PA.

the horror comedy film Spree, and Lionsgate’s romantic comedy The Weekend.

Aubrey Plaza is an actress, comedian, and producer best known for Parks and Recreation.

During her 29 years as a slave, she developed a close relationship with God which enabled her,

Ntozake Shange declares herself a poet first and playwright second. She is also a dancer, actor.

Villa Powell Willis has been encouraging, motivating, teaching, training.

As a business strategist, deal maker and author of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book.

Kimberlé Crenshaw, Professor of Law at UCLA and Columbia Law School.

Patricia Smith is an American poet, spoken-word performer, playwright, author.

Maya Harris has been an influential voice at the intersection of politics,

Ann M. Fudge is the Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Young & Rubicam Brands.

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

Gloria Calderón Kellett is the executive producer, co-creator, co-showrunner, director and actress.

Candice Morgan is the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Google Ventures and former Head of Inclusion & Diversity at Pinterest.

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer and stand-up comedian who has garnered attention across film, television and the web.

Rita is considered a Champion of Possibility and delivers the message.

Ellen McGirt is an editor at FORTUNE, where she established the race and leadership beat in 2016.

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, known mononymously as Beyoncé, is an R&B and pop singer-songwriter, fashion designer, and actress.

Ijeoma Oluo (ee-joh-mah oh-loo-oh) is a writer, speaker and internet yeller.

Dr. Rockel Etienne's (pronounced Rock'-el E' ti- N) empowerment of others began with her own self-discovery.

Aurora James is a Canadian creative director, activist, fashion designer, and founder of the 15 Percent Pledge.

Included on NPR’s list of “Best Commencement Speeches” Tiffany Shlain is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder.

Beverly Jackson is a groundbreaking pioneer in the area of social media, content strategy and brand campaigns.

Darline Jean has been Chief Operating Officer at PulsePoint, Inc. since May 2014.

In television, LisaRaye appeared in “The Parent ‘Hood,” “In the House”.

Ria Tabacco Mar is the Director of the ACLU’s Women’s Rights Project, where she oversees the ACLU’s women’s rights litigation.

Gloria Naylor is a writer for theater, film, and television and the author of the internationally acclaimed quartet of novels

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy received her undergraduate degree in economics and political science from the University of Michigan

For the last 30 years Dr. Mache has helped over 10,000 women feel better and gain more control over their health, work and relationships.