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Author, TV Commentator & Marathon Runner; Best Known as the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon as a Numbered Entry
Kathrine Switzer will always be best known as the woman who, in 1967, challenged the all-male tradition of the Boston Marathon and became the first woman to officially enter and…
Award-winning journalist and co-author of Somewhere Inside: One Sister's Captivity in North Korea and the Other's Fight to Bring Her Home
Over almost two decades, award-winning journalist and web and TV host, Laura Ling has dedicated herself to exposing the world to critical global issues, including slave labor in the Amazon,…
Award-Winning Actress, Producer, Director, Model & Humanitarian
Gina Rodriguez is an award-winning actress, producer, director, and humanitarian, best known for her leading role as Jane in The CW comedy-drama series "Jane The Virgin," for which she has…
Award-Winning Conservative Columnist & Best-Selling Author; Founder of Hot Air
Michelle Malkin is a conservative blogger, syndicated columnist, author and Fox News Channel contributor.
Ferguson Activist, Public Theologian, Writer and Speaker
Rahiel Tesfamariam is a social activist, public theologian, writer and international speaker. She is the founder and publisher of Urban Cusp, a cutting-edge online lifestyle magazine highlighting progressive urban culture,…
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…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter for the New York Times & Co-Author of "She Said"
Megan Twohey is a prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times who has focused much of her attention on the treatment of women and children. In 2017, she and…
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist & Author
Jodi Kantor is a prize-winning investigative reporter and best-selling author whose work has revealed hidden truths about power, gender, technology, politics, and culture.
Cesar Chavez Granddaughter
Christine Chavez has a made a lifetime commitment to civil rights, the labor movement, and community organizing.
Political Analyst & Entrepreneur, Respected author CBS NEWS Political contributor and producer former dir, White house initiative on hispanic education
Since 2003, Leslie Sanchez has served as a leader in market research specializing in the women’s and Hispanic-Latino marketplace. Her career has been spent at the forefront of data-driven analysis…
Latina Tech Venture Capitalist & Chief of Staff at Catalyte
Lolita Taub is the chief of staff at Catalyte, a workforce data science company that uses artificial intelligence to identify individuals.
Immigration Rights Activist and Political Director, Our Revolution
Erika Andiola is the Chief Advocacy Officer for RAICES and former Press Secretary for Latino Outreach for Bernie 2016. She started her community organizing experience when she co-founded the Arizona…
Award-Winning Novelist, Speaker & Journalist
Anjanette Delgado is an award-winning novelist, speaker, and journalist who has written or produced for media outlets such as NBC, CNN, NPR, Univision, HBO and Vogue Magazine’s Latam and Mexico…
Leadership Expert, Executive Coach & Award-Winning Author
Libby Gill knows change. She grew up on two continents and went to eight different schools before putting herself through college waiting tables. Starting her career as an assistant at…
Artist, Speaker, Humanitarian and Goodwill Ambassador #UNWomen
Muniba Mazari is lovingly referred to as the Iron Lady of Pakistan. And for all the right reasons. At the age of 21, Muniba was left paralyzed from the hip…
Founder and Managing Partner, Forerunner Ventures
Kirsten Green is the Founder and Managing Director of San Francisco-based Forerunner Ventures, which she launched in 2010. Kirsten has lead efforts to raise over $650M+ and has invested in…
Co-Founder of SoulCycle & Chief Brand Officer of WeWork
SoulCycle co-founders Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice met in New York City and were determined to find an alternative to the fitness routines that felt like work. Combining inspirational coaching…
Former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue; Judge on Bravo's "Project Runway"; Author of "More than Enough"
Elaine Welteroth is an award-winning journalist, author and former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue. Throughout her magazine career, Welteroth broke new ground as the youngest person and the second African-American to…
Co-Founder, Gilt Groupe & GlamSquad; Co-Founder & CEO, Fitz Co.
A pioneering dealmaker who found success in the nexus of technology and the luxury goods sector, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson is also an advisor, mentor and angel investor who shares her…
Co-Founder & COO at The Wing
Lauren Kassan is the co-founder and COO of The Wing, a coworking space-meets-social club for women in New York that offers living room-style work space, a locker room, a library,…
Host of MSNBC’s Changing America; President & CEO, Voto Latino; Emmy Nominated MSNBC Contributor; Pioneering Thought Leader on Diversity and Demographic Opportunities
Lauded as one the most influential American Latinos under 40 and as among the top Latinas in Government and Politics, Maria Teresa (Petersen) Kumar is the founding President & CEO…
(President & Producer, Fork Films) is a Filmmaker and Philanthropist
Abigail E. Disney (President & Producer, Fork Films) is a filmmaker and philanthropist. Her longtime passion for women’s issues and peacebuilding culminated in her first film, the acclaimed Pray the…
Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart is a board-certified physician of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She began her career at Oakwood University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree studying Biology and…
Actress. She is best known for her role as Mei Chang on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black
Funny, adorable Lori Tan Chinn is a prolific theater house actress. She is best known for her role as Mei Chang on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black.…
Research Professor at the American Bar Foundation as well as a professor of sociology and director of the Center for Legal Studies at Northwestern University
Laura Beth Nielsen is a Research Professor at the American Bar Foundation, Professor of Sociology and Director of Legal Studies at Northwestern University. She is a graduate of the University…
Activist, Writer, Speaker and Yoga Teacher. Author of Raise Your Voice, a book about finding and raising your voice
Kathy Khang is the author of Raise Your Voice, a book about finding and raising your voice. She also is one of the authors of More Than Serving Tea (IVP,…
CEO & President at PG&E Corporation
Geisha J. Williams is Chief Executive Officer and President of PG&E Corporation. She joined the company in 2007, and has more than three decades of experience in the energy industry.…
Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Officer, PepsiCo
Grace Puma is the Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Officer of PepsiCo. In its global portfolio of food and beverage brands, PepsiCo has 22 different brands that generate more…
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 Asian-American Activist with a passion for social advocacy on issues such as Mental Health and LGBTQ + Rights
Ami Park is an actor, host, print/commercial model and storyteller. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey,Ami always had a knack for acting since her childhood. She attended…
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.…
Singer, Actress & Advocate. Currently in "This Is Us"
A Grammy and Golden Globe nominated actress, singer and songwriter—Mandy Moore continues to enjoy versatility in a career marked by memorable performances in primetime television, independent features, and studio films.…
Actress Best Known for her Roles on "Louie" and "This is Us"
Susan Kelechi Watson is an actress best known for her work on the television shows Louie and This Is Us.
Former Olympic Figure Skater; Olympic Gold Medalist; Celebrity Champion in the 6th Season of Dancing with the Stars
Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic, U.S. and World Hall of Fame figure skater. She has won two World Championship Gold medals along with an Olympic Gold medal. Kristi’s professional career…
Actress & Dancer, Known for "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"
Lana Condor is a actress and dancer. She made her debut as Jubilation Lee / Jubilee in the 2016 superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse and had her first lead role as…
Award-Winning Writer, Host and Producer
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning producer, Melissa Rivers is an entertainment journalist and correspondent, an equestrian, an Ivy League graduate, an accomplished public speaker and an animal advocate.…
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor & Amputee
On April 15, 2013, what is referred to as Marathon Monday in Boston, Heather Abbott of Newport, RI set out on an annual tradition with six friends. They would attend…
Award-Winning Actress
Angela Bassett’s talent and abilities as an actress, director and executive producer in both television and film have garnered well-deserved respect and acclaim from peers and fans, proving her to…
Stand-Up Comedian & Writer for ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat;" Known for the Netflix Comedy Special "Baby Cobra"
Ali Wong is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. Her breakout Netflix special "Baby Cobra" premiered Mother's Day weekend 2016 to critical acclaim. Since then she has thrown out the…
Business and Technology Correspondent, NBC News
Jo Ling Kent is a correspondent at NBC News covering business, technology and general news for the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, and MSNBC. Previously, she covered…
Civil Rights Activist, Law Professor & Attorney to the Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown Families
Jasmine Rand is not only a, professor, national legal analyst, international legal consultant, lecturer, columnist and civil rights leader, she is also the founding attorney of RAND LAW, L.L.C., a…
Poet and Activist
Andrea Gibson is a world renown spoken word poet who first began on of the most celebrated and successful poetry careers in the field in 1999. Gibson then leaped to…
Former TV Journalist, Speaker and Youth Activist
Mary Kim Titla is a member of the San Carlos Apache Nation located in southeastern Arizona. Ms. Titla is a Native American youth advocate, former TV broadcaster and a former…
Indigenous Entrepreneur, Speaker, Activist
Gabrielle Scrimshaw is a young professional who’s passion is to create social impact. Born and raised in Northern Saskatchewan, Gabrielle is a proud member of the Hatchet Lake First Nation.…
Investment Banker, Filmmaker, Owner & Founder of Red-Horse Native Productions
Valerie Red-Horse Mohl, Director and Producer of MANKILLER, is of Cherokee ancestry and the owner/founder of Red-Horse Native Productions, Inc. Red-Horse Mohl and her company have become the preeminent collaborator…