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NASA Astronaut; Record Holder for Longest Single Spaceflight by a Woman with 328 Days in Space
Christina Hammock Koch was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 2013. She completed astronaut candidate training in 2015.
Acclaimed International Journalist, Global Affairs Anchor for ABC News and Host of Amanpour on CNN International
One of the world's most respected journalists, Christiane Amanpour transports us to the front lines, putting conflicts into context from the world's most dangerous places.
CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
Cynt Marshall has been a dynamic force for inclusion and diversity within the Mavericks organization and over a 36-year career at AT&T. Widely recognized for her visionary leadership and ability…
Award-Winning Actress; Known for "Chicago" and "Traffic"
What will she do next? Vanity Fair’s cover feature on Catherine Zeta-Jones bestowed her with the title “Catherine the Great.”
FIlmmaker Best Known for "Nomadland;" First Asian Woman to Win Oscar for Best Director
Chloé Zhao is a Chinese filmmaker, known primarily for her work in independent American films. Zhao made history in 2021 when she became the First Asian woman and only the…
Actress, known for FBI (2018), Ballers (2015) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010)
Catherine Haena Kim was born to Korean parents. Her parents migrated to America and lived there. Even after being born and raised in America, her family made sure that she and…
Award-Winning Poet & National Book Award Finalist
Claudia Rankine is one of the nation’s most interesting and powerful voices on race in America today. Her work spans various genres, including visual arts and the essay, and draws…
Singer, Songwriter, New York Times Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur
Janney Marin, also known as Chiquis Rivera, has traveled a long, and sometimes unusual road to become the artist, singer-songwriter, bestseller author and business entrepreneur that she is today. Born…
Founder Ladies Get Paid. Community Builder, and an advocate for women in the workplace
Claire Wasserman is a community builder, and an advocate for women in the workplace. She founded Ladies Get Paid, an organization that gives women the tools and support they need…
Cesar Chavez Granddaughter
Christine Chavez has a made a lifetime commitment to civil rights, the labor movement, and community organizing.
Professor of English and Asian/Asian American Studies and Associate Dean for Humanities and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, University of Connecticut
Cathy J. Schlund-Vials is professor of English and Asian/Asian American studies at the University of Connecticut; she is also the director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Institute at…
Actress and Author; Best Known for NBC's "This Is Us"
A two-time Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominated actress Chrissy Metz stars on the critically acclaimed hit NBC series This Is Us, which has been renewed for two additional seasons.…
Actress, Known for "Fresh Off the Boat" & "Crazy Rich Asians"
Constance Wu is the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, Wu was born and raised in Richmond. The second-youngest of four sisters, she quickly found a way to stand out—or rather, act…
Political Activist and Organizer
Charlene A. Carruthers is a Black, queer feminist community organizer and writer with over 10 years of experience in racial justice, feminist and youth leadership development movement work. She currently…
Vice Chairman, Wealth Management, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley, Author of Strategize & Expect to Win, Opera Singer
Carla Harris is a Vice Chairman, Wealth Management, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She is responsible for increasing client connectivity and penetration to enhance revenue generation…
Attorney, Author, and Activist. Daughter of Nancy Pelosi
Christine Pelosi began her legal career as a public interest attorney in the City of San Francisco. She then served as HUD Special Counsel in the Clinton-Gore administration, a Chief…
Hall of Fame Motivational Keynote Speaker. Award winning author. 2 Million people. 25 years helping more than 1,000+ organizations get results
Connie Podesta is a game-changing, revenue-building, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, and style have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in the world…
Former CEO of Hewlett Packard and Onetime Candidate for U.S. Senator from California
Carly Fiorina is a true leader and a seasoned problem-solver. She is a passionate, articulate advocate for conservative policies that advance economic growth, entrepreneurship, innovation, and effective leadership. Through extensive…
Best-Selling and Award-Winning Writer
Celeste Ng is the author of the novel Everything I Never Told You, which was a New York Times bestseller, a New York Times Notable Book of 2014, Amazon’s #1…
Senior Vice President, U.S. Strategic Community Alliances and Consumer Engagement, Nielsen
Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, senior vice president for U.S. community alliances and consumer engagement with Nielsen, a global information and media company. For more than 11 years, Pearson-McNeil has worked with Nielsen…
14th Librarian of Congress
Dr. Carla Hayden is the first ever African American and first female to be appointed to the role at the Library of Congress, which holds more than 162 million items,…
First African American Woman United States Senator & Former United States Ambassador
In an historic effort, Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun was elected to serve as the only black member of the United States Senate in 1992, and the first and only woman…
Author of Best-Selling Memoir "Wild"; Inspired Oscar-Nominated Film Starring Reese Witherspoon & Laura Dern
Cheryl Strayed is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Wild. At age 22, Strayed found herself shattered by two major life events: her mother’s sudden death…
Comedian, Host of Chelsea Lately, Best-Selling Author
Chelsea Handler is one of the most exciting and successful figures in the entertainment industry. Chelsea has built a multi-platform media empire as a best-selling author, talk show host, stand-up…
ESPN SportsCenter Anchor, Sports Journalist & Host
Cari Champion was named SportsCenter anchor in July 2015. Previously she served host of ESPN2’s First Take, where she shared the debate table with featured commentators Skip Bayless and Stephen…
Acclaimed Author, Former Judge, Award-Winning Journalist and Television Broadcaster
An Emmy and duPont-Columbia Award-winning journalist , and the youngest state judge to ever be elected in Texas, Catherine Crier is now a ma naging partner in Cajole Entertainment developing…
Reality TV Star; Best Known for "Southern Charm" and "The Real World: San Diego"
Cameran Eubanks from MTV Real World San Diego was known as the pretty Southern Belle from Real World San Diego. Real World San Diego was season 14 on MTV airing…
Veteran Newspaper Journalist and Pulitzer Prize Winner
Cynthia Tucker, a veteran newspaper journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, is a Visiting Professor of Journalism and Charlayne Hunter-Gault Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at the University of Georgia. She is also a…
Author, Former Philosophy Professor and Self-Proclaimed “Freedom Feminist”
Christina Hoff Sommers, a resident scholar who teaches gender politics, feminism and free speech, is probably best known for her critique of late-twentieth-century feminism. a resident scholar at the American…
Broadcast Journalist, News Anchor, and Author
Carole Simpson has been a pioneer for both women and minorities in the vital field of journalism. Now, her blog is an effort to comment on the news of today…
One of the era's finest and most thoughtful Singer/Songwriters
Cosy Sheridan first caught the attention of national folk audiences in 1992 when she won the songwriting contests at both the Kerrville Folk Festival and The Telluride Bluegrass Festival. She…
Journalist, Broadcaster, Author, and Popular Public Speaker and Moderator
Carol Saline is a journalist, broadcaster, author, and popular public speaker and moderator. She has written eight books, the best known of which comprise the photo essay relationship trilogy she…
Dancer, Singer, Actress; Best Known for Performances in Broadway Musicals Such as "West Side Story" and "Chicago"
Chita Rivera first performances were in shows her brother organized for production in the basement of their home. She took voice, piano, and ballet classes, and dance became her favourite…
Model and Actress
Teen runaway, supermodel, and actress Carré Otis found herself in the public eye from a very tender age. Millions of people gazed at provocative images of her in magazine and…
Singer, Songwriter and Author. She has produced 16 solo CDs and has received numerous awards for her music and related charitable activities
Carrie Newcomer’s songwriting has impressed the likes of Billboard, USA Today, and Rolling Stone, which wrote that she “asks all the right questions.” Newcomer speaks and teaches about creativity, vocation,…
Writer, Feminist Activist, Poet, Essayist, and Playwright
Cherríe L. Moraga is one of the most influential figures in Chicana/o, feminist, queer, and indigenous activism and scholarship. She is a playwright, poet, and essayist whose plays and publications…
Women's Basketball Hall of Famer
Cheryl Miller is one of the greatest players in the history of women’s basketball. She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995 – one of…
Legal & Investigative Anchor and Correspondent, NBC News
After two decades with ABC News, Cynthia McFadden recently joined NBC News as a senior legal and investigative correspondent contributing to all NBC platforms. Her distinguished work has won many…
Former Moderator of Lead Story on the BET Network and Author
Whether it’s on television, radio, before audiences, or one-on-one, Cheryl Martin is passionate about being an effective communicator. During this exciting season of life, Cheryl’s desire is to cultivate every…
Stand-Up Comedian, Television Writer, and Actress. She was featured in her own installment of HBO's One Night Stand comedy series, and has been a guest on The Tonight Show on nine occasions
The best way to get inside Cathy Ladman's head is to see her live. As one of the country's top comedians, Ladman's show is a self-probing vehicle which draws laughter…
US Army Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Education Advocate
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is a renowned, charismatic, passionate and influential speaker with a mission to empower the next generation of leaders. Throughout her career, Consuelo has shared her personal knowledge…
President, Women's Media Center, Association; Former Award-Winning TV Anchor
Carol Jenkins is an award-winning writer, producer and media consultant. She is a sought-after speaker and writer on issues relating to the media, specifically the participation of women and people…
Olympian & Transgendered Rights Advocate
Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce, captured the world’s attention in April 2015 when she revealed to the world that she is a transgender woman. Caitlyn first told her story…
Cuban-American Novelist & Poet National Book Award Finalist
Cristina García is the author of seven novels: Berliners Who: A Novel in Thirty-Five Stories (2017), King of Cuba (Scribner, 2013), The Lady Matador’s Hotel, (Scribner, 2010); A Handbook to…
New York Times Best-Selling Author, a James Beard Award-Winning Chef, and the Nutritionist for The Biggest Loser
Cheryl Forberg, RD, is a James Beard award-winning chef and a New York Times bestselling author. In 2011 she was named as one of America’s 100 Most Influential People in…
Hall of Fame Tennis Player
For nearly 20 years, tennis great Chris Evert provided fans throughout the world with one guarantee - she gave every match all she had. She was always more than just…
Olympic Gold-Medalist, Two-Time WNBA MVP
Universally considered one of the best women's basketball players of all time, Cynthia Cooper helped lead the Houston Comets to four consecutive national championships. She won two NCAA basketball titles…
Highly Recognized Diversity Advocate & Television Personality
Three-time Emmy Award-winner Connie Chung started her television journalism career in 1969 at a local station in her hometown, Washington, D.C. She worked for all the major networks, starting in…