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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…
Actress, Motivational Speaker and Winner Mrs. Universe 2015
Ashley Callingbull, Cree First Nations woman from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta. She is very devoted to her culture and people, and takes pride in her…
Native American Writer, Activist and Blogger
Dr. Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation) is a Native scholar, writer, blogger, and activist, and is passionate about reframing how the world sees contemporary Native cultures. She is the creator and…
Two time Grammy Winner and Emmy-Recipient
Albita Rodríguez is the most authentic Cuban singer hailing from Havana that has been able to move the world through her music. Albita is “the reincarnation of a 1930's European…
Sportscaster, producer, writer, and actress for NBC Sports
Maria Taylor is a television host and producer.
Content Creator, Journalist, and Internet Personality
Evelyn Ngugi loves to tell hilarious stories online. Evelyn is a video producer, journalist, and Internet personality who is dedicated to highlighting the experiences of women of color. By day,…
Fashion Correspondent, Co-host of New Talk Show "The Real" and Fashion Correspondent for NBC's Today Show
Jeannie Mai is best known as the host of Style Network’s two-time Emmy nominated television series How Do I Look? More than just a typical makeover show, Jeannie empowerd women…
Actor & Producing Director, Known for "Orange is the New Black" and "Billions"
Asia Kate Dillon is a performer, writer, and director known for their historic role as Taylor Mason in the television show “Billions” on Showtime. She is the first gender non-binary…
Attorney, Author and Speaker
Casey Sharperson, known as The Confidence Cultivator, is a speaker, blogger, coach and mentor to millennials looking to go to the next level in life, business, and faith. She is…
Television Editor, East Coast, The Hollywood Reporter
Marisa Guthrie has been writing about the television industry for more than a decade.
Businesswoman, Former Civil Servant and Socialist Politician who served as French Government Minister from 2012 to 2016
Fleur Pellerin founded Korelya Capital in 2016 based in Paris to invest EUR100 million in the high tech industry throughout Europe. Korelya Capital has made four investments, most notably Devialet,…
ABC News Correspondent, Speaker, Mentor and Connector
A seasoned journalist with broadcast experience as a television news anchor, interviewer & host, Adrienne Bankert is currently a national news correspondent with ABC News and the Good Morning America…
Dancer, Author and Star on "Dance Moms," 2011 until 2016. Known for her Performance in Sia's "Chandelier" Music Video
Teen dance prodigy Maddie Ziegler, became an overnight internet sensation after appearing in singer-songwriter Sia’s “Chandelier” music video in May 2014. The video has since garnered over 1.5 billion views,…
Host of ESPN's First Take Morning Show
Molly Qerim is the host of First Take, ESPN’s live weekday morning (10 a.m.- noon) debate show with Max Kellerman and Stephen A. Smith, a position she has held since…
Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and Former Executive for HP Inc.
Holly Ham was appointed on November 13, 2017 to the position of Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), housed in the U.S.…
National President for NAAAP
Elizabeth Yang began her volunteer work with NAAAP at the 2008 National Convention in Los Angeles. She helped co-found NAAAP SoCal (comprising of Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego)…
Actress; Known for Her Role in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Kelly Marie Tran is a film and TV actress, and notably appeared in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. She has had a number of roles in short films and television…
Native American Community Development Expert and Chair. Appointed in 2009 by President Barack Obama as State Director of USDA Rural Development in South Dakota
Elsie Meeks was appointed in 2009 by President Barack Obama as state director of USDA Rural Development in South Dakota. Prior to her appointment, Meeks was the president and CEO…
Activist Promoting Native American Rights, Education and Culture
Sarah Adams-Cornell is an activist promoting Native American rights, education, and culture, as well as LGBTQ rights in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan area. Sarah is an advocate for Native American…
Journalist and Author. She is the co-host of The Circus on Showtime and the Author of FutureFace: A Family Mystery, an Epic Quest, and the Secret to Belonging
As a journalist, Alex Wagner has covered a wide range of issues that cut to the core of who we are as a nation, including immigration, race and political tribalism.…
Actress, Producer, and Activist
Kerry Washington is a versatile and fearless performer who continues to astound with the depth of her talent. A native of the Bronx, New York, Washington has received high acclaim…
Reuters TV Anchor and Executive Coach
Elizabeth Koraca is an award winning TV Anchor and Executive Coach in New York City.Over the course of her career as a TV Financial News Anchor for Reuters, Elizabeth has…
Actress, Model, Entrepreneur and Author. She is best known for her role as Emily Fields in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars
Shay Mitchell is most recognizable for her leading role as Emily Fields on ABC Family’s hit show "Pretty Little Liars."
Journalist and News Reporter. She is currently a White House Correspondent for CNN
Abby Phillip is a CNN White House Correspondent based in Washington, D.C. She joined the network in 2017 to cover the Trump Administration. Phillip joined CNN from The Washington Post…
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…
Writer, Actor and Stand up Comedian
Jenny Yang is a Los Angeles-based writer, actor and stand up comedian who produces the first-ever, mostly female, Asian American standup comedy tour, Disoriented Comedy, and The Comedy Comedy Festival:…
Actress Known for her Role as Tina Cohen-Chang on "Glee"
Jenna Ushkowitz is a stage and television actress, singer and writer, best known for her performances in Broadway musicals and for her role as Tina Cohen-Chang on "Glee." She has…
Women's Rights, Author and Civil Rights Activist. She was one of the lead complainants of the 2013 Title IX and Clery Act charges lodged against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Annie E. Clark is a co-founder of EROC, and a lead complainant in the Title IX and Clery complaints against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she…
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…
Civil and Women’s Rights Advocate
Anita Hill is University Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women’s Studies at Brandeis University. She is a vital leader in both the civil rights and women’s rights movements. In…
Academy Award-Winner Actress and Producer
Meryl Streep has portrayed an astonishing array of characters in a career that has cut its own unique path from the theater through film and television, for almost 40 years.…
Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Senior Correspondent & Columnist for The Undefeated
Emmy Award winning journalist, Jemele Hill is the Co-founder of Lodge Freeway Media and a staff writer for The Atlantic. Hill was previously the chief correspondent and senior columnist for…
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…
A Truth Initiative Regarding Structural Violence and Racism
The Truth Telling Project is a program of the community institute on truth, justice and reconciliation, sponsored by the Center for Educational Equity, and in coalition with the Peace and…
We, Ceremony is a response to the lack of representation of women of color and the negative portrayal of women of color in everyday life
We, Ceremony is a response to the lack of representation and the negative portrayal of women of color in everyday life. With our collected stories, we celebrate the unique voices…
Author, Scholar of Black Feminism and Founding Director of the Women’s Research and Resource Center at Spelman College in Atlanta
Beverly Guy-Sheftall, the Anna Julia Cooper Professor of Women’s Studies at Spelman College, previously taught graduate courses as a visiting professor at Emory University’s Institute for Women’s Studies. A pioneer…
Sports Personality, Comedian and Television Host on ESPN
Katie Nolan grew up in Framingham, Massachusetts. She began her career in sports competing in Rhythmic Gymnastics and became a Junior Olympic Gold Medalist. Seriously. Years after her Rhythmic Gymnastics…
Acclaimed Political Commentator for Both CNN and NPR. Attorney, Principal & CEO of IMPACT Strategies
Angela Rye is Principal and CEO of IMPACT Strategies, a political advocacy firm in the nation’s capital. She is a CNN Political Commentator and NPR Political Analyst. She has been…
Founder & CEO of SPANX, Innovative Entrepreneur, Women Empowerment Speaker, and Philanthropist
Sara Blakely is founder and owner of SPANX, Inc.
United States National Security Advisor, 2013 - 2017
Ambassador Susan E. Rice served President Barack Obama as National Security Advisor from July 1, 2013 to Jan. 20, 2017. In that role, she led the National Security Council Staff,…
Correspondent, Vice News Tonight on HBO
Elle Reeve is a technology correspondent for VICE News Tonight. Prior to joining VICE, Elle was a senior editor at The New Republic, where she covered politics, culture, and trends…
Emmy award-winning correspondent and producer reporting at the intersection of politics, civil rights, immigration and currently reports for NBC News
Antonia Hylton is an Emmy award-winning correspondent and producer reporting at the intersection of politics, civil rights, and immigration. Antonia currently reports for NBC News, where she primarily works on…
Award-Winning Writer/Editor and Editor In Chief of Allure
Award-winning writer/editor/speaker Michelle Lee has been the Editor in Chief of Allure since 2015. She is the former Editor in Chief of NYLON, NYLON Guys, and nylon.com. In 2015, she…
CEO, Entrepreneur TV Icon, Author, Activist, Advisor on "Celebrity Apprentice"
Expanding the definition of beauty is something Tyra Banks has always believed in, as a supermodel and as a super-businesswoman. Six modeling agencies rejected her before she was signed at…
Plus-Sized Model, Entrepreneur, Designer, Author and Body Activist
Ashley Graham was born in 1987 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was discovered in a mall and started modelling at the age of 12. In her flourishing career, she has done…