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Syra Madad, D.H.Sc., M.Sc., MCP is nationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. She is Senior Director, System-wide Special Pathogens Program…

Basketball legend Bill Walton is one of sports' most recognizable and beloved figures.

For some artists, winning an Oscar would represent reaching a pinnacle. For Ryan Bingham, who took home the Academy Award for "The Weary Kind," his hauntingly beautiful theme song for…

Ryan Fitzpatrick is an NFL quarterback who has played for nine teams over his 17 year NFL career. Fitzpatrick is the only NFL quarterback to throw a touchdown for eight different teams.…

"Everything I do is a matter of heart, body and soul," says Donna Karan, chief designer of the international company that bears her name. "For me, designing is an expression…

Michèle Flournoy is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WestExec Advisors, and former Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), where she currently serves…

Shannon Miller remains one of the most decorated gymnasts in history with 7 Olympic medals. (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze) She is the only female .  

Michelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the best-selling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and is partnered…

Mickey Guyton was born in Arlington, Texas, and began singing in church at a young age. She was drawn to a variety of artists with big voices including Dolly Parton,…

Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World's Greatest Leaders , a recipient of the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award and listed as one…

Muna AbuSulayman, executive manager of Strategic Studies and Research Initiatives at Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s Kingdom Holding Company, was among the 250 Young Global Leaders chosen by the World Economic…

Marling can currently be seen in the return of “The OA,” the critically acclaimed Netflix series in which she stars and co-creates alongside director Zal Batmanglij, and also features Kingsley…

As the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, having flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Lohrenz is used to working in fast…

Catherine Cohen is a comedian and actress living in Brooklyn, NY. She hosts a weekly show at Alan Cumming’s new East Village cabaret, CLUB CUMMING as well as the monthly…

Stan Rosenfield knows what it takes to work with the best actors, directors, producers, writers, and other creative talent. As president of Stan Rosenfield & Associates, a Los Angeles entertainment…

Tyson Ritter is the lead vocalist and bass guitarist of The All American Rejects, a model and an actor. The All American Rejects have released four albums, and sold over…

Uma Thurman is an actress best known for her starring roles in Pulp Fiction and the two-part Kill Bill films.

Jenna Arnold is the Chief Impact Officer at an impact venture fund, Rethink Capital Partners, helping shape the fund's plan for meaningful and measurable impact across education, community, food, and…

Valerie Jarrett is CEO and Board Member for the Obama Foundation and a Senior Distinguished Fellow at The University of Chicago Law School. She is the author of the New…

Veteran UCLA Gymnastics coach Valorie Kondos Field—known affectionately as Miss Val—has never done a flip or played an organized sport.

Jessica Blevins is a gamer, activist, entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, digital personality, and expert in gaming and esports who’s breaking barriers across the space.

Bear Grylls OBE, has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Grylls went on…

This fall, see into the life of one of the world’s most successful computer hackers on the new CBS series Scorpion. Based on Walter O'Brien's incredible life, the show hopes to…

Equally renowned for his contributions to cinema and to politics, Warren Beatty is among the most versatile and gifted figures in Hollywood. On the lecture stage, he is a passionate…

Watcher Entertainment is a new digital-video venture from Steven Lim, Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej (of Buzzfeed creator fame). Their hilarious and binge-able hit shows like Worth IT and Unsolved Mysteries turned the trio into YT celebrities. The BuzzFeed shows…

Will Guidara is the co-owner of Make It Nice, a hospitality group that currently includes Eleven Madison Park, the NoMad restaurants, and Made Nice.

Will Muschamp joined the Georgia Bulldogs football program as a senior defensive analyst during the 2021 preseason. He had started the prior five seasons directing South Carolina’s program after being introduced…

Will Packer, one of Hollywood’s most successful filmmakers, has produced or executive produced a wide range of movies that have grossed more than $1 billion worldwide at the box office.…

Woody Harrelson’s rare mix of intensity and charisma consistently surprises and delights audiences and critics alike in both mainstream and independent projects.

Yes Theory is one of the most inspiring creative entities to emerge in recent years. Driven by their motto “Seek Discomfort,” this group of friends from Egypt, France, and Sweden…

Zach Braff is an actor, director, screenwriter and producer most notable for his lead role as Dr. John “JD” Dorian on the hit television comedy series Scrubs, which premiered in 2001 and…

Zach Stafford is an award-winning journalist who currently serves as a columnist at MSNBC. He most recently served as editor-at-large of BuzzFeed and the host of the daily news podcast BuzzFeed…

Zendaya is an American actress and singer. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer, before gaining prominence for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney…

Kate Fagan is an Emmy-award winning journalist and the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of WHAT MADE MADDY RUN, as well as the coming-of-age memoir THE REAPPEARING ACT. Her…

Supermodel, actress, and entrepreneur, Kate Upton is one of the few models who is able to maintain both a mainstream and high-end appeal.

Kerby is an American fashion designer, activist and cultural force. Since launching his label, Pyer Moss, in 2013, Kerby has used his brand as a vehicle to tell bigger stories, as seen in…

Katori Hall is a playwright performer from Memphis, TN. Hurt Village won the 2011 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize and was a finalist for the Ruby Award. Hall will direct the film adaptation…

Andre Agassi is a former American tennis player who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame after winning eight grand slams and dominating the world of professional tennis during…

David Oyelowo, a multiple Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Emmy-nominated actor and producer, is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. He starred in DON’T LET GO, from Blumhouse Productions. This followed his leading role as…

Grammy Award-winning comedian Tommy Chong is legendary for his invaluable contribution to American counter-culture as part of the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong.

DeWanda Wise appears as ‘Nola Darling’ in the Netflix adaption of “She’s Gotta Have It.” Following its season one release in 2017, the series received a AAFCA award as one of…

Dr. Eric Cervini is an award-winning historian of LGBTQ+ politics and culture. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College and received his Ph.D. in history from the University of…

Dr. Peterson is a professor at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist and the author of 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. His now-classic book, Maps of Meaning: The…

Sylvester Stallone has established worldwide recognition as an actor, writer and director since he played the title role in his own screenplay of Rocky, which won the Academy Award© in 1976…

Tomos is a London-based writer, performance artist, and filmmaker. While studying English Literature and Drama at the University of Manchester, he co-founded Odds On Productions, working as a producer on the…

Jake Knapp is a bestselling author, tech designer, and business consultant. Jake created the Design Sprint process, which he has run with over 100 startups including Nest, Slack, 23andMe, and…

Michelle Bowdler is an award-winning writer and public health executive. Bowdler’s first book Is Rape a Crime? was longlisted for the 2020 National Book Award for Nonfiction, and named a Best Book…

Duckie was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and is of Sudanese descent.  Duckie first broke into modeling when she appeared on Australia’s Next Top Model.  After persevering through prejudicial treatment in Melbourne for her dark…

Dustin Lance Black is an Academy Award® winning filmmaker, writer, and social activist.  He won the Oscar and two WGA Awards for his screenplay MILK, the biopic of activist Harvey…

A multi-hyphenate performer, songwriter and creator, Dyllón Burnside is best known to audiences for his starring role as "Ricky" on FX and Ryan Murphy’s Emmy nominated series, Pose. He will reunite…