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Fitness Expert; Former Television Host on NBC’s "The Biggest Loser"

Jessie Pavelka is an experienced speaker on the topics of health and wellness – for individuals, groups, and organizations.

Jessica O. Matthews

Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power, Inc.

Jessica O. Matthews is the Founder & CEO of Uncharted Power.

Founder & CEO of Engage Recovery, LLC; Director of Scholastic Recovery for the Addiction Professionals of North Carolina

Jarmichael Harris, MS, LCAS (He/Him) is the Founder and CEO of Engage Recovery.

TV Personality, Known for "Laguna Beach" "The Hills" & "Celebrity Rehab", Recovery Advocate

Jason Wahler is a popular TV personality, Host, Actor, Advocate.

Director, Host of "Empty Inside" Podcast, Writer & Former Actress

Jennette McCurdy is most widely known for her role as Sam Puckett

CEO The Brewer Group, Evangelist, Professor, Host of "Level Headed" on iHeartRadio; 3x NFL Team Captain, Philanthropist & Youth Coach

Jack Brewer was born on January 8, 1979, in Ft. Worth, TX and raised in Grapevine, TX by Rosa and Eddie Brewer.

Julie Dash

Director & Writer Known for "Daughters of the Dust"

Julie Dash is a film director, writer and producer. Her 1991 feature film Daughters of the Dust.

Author, Women's Health Advocate & Television Producer Known for "Supergirl"

Jessica Queller is a women's health advocate and a television writer and producer who has worked on "Gilmore Girls.

Emmy Award Winning Film Maker

Jeffrey Schwarz is an Emmy Award-winning producer and director known for an extensive body of non-fiction work.

Former Federal Prosecutor and Law Professor; TV Writer & Producer, Known for "The Blacklist" and "Goliath"

For the past 22 years, Jonathan Shapiro has written and produced some of television’s most iconic legal drams.

Juliet U. Okafor

Cyber Security & Digital Transformation Executive

Juliet Okafor, J.D., is the CEO & Founder of RevolutionCyber, a security culture as-a-service firm.

J. Alexander

Reality Television Personality & Runway Coach

J Alexander, also known as "Miss J", is an American reality television personality.

John Passacantando

Former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA

John Passacantando’s career has taken him from Wall Street to philanthropy to a leading role in the global.

Board Certified Clinical Psychologist & Professor of Behavioral Medicine Associate

Dr. Jeff Gardere is a board certified clinical psychologist. In addition to having a private practice in Manhattan.

Josh Garcia

Travel Host, Video Journalist, Adventurer & Environmental Activist

Josh Garcia is an Award Winning, Emmy-Nominated Travel Host and Video-Journalist.

Joshua Sparrow

Child & Family Psychiatrist

Dr. Joshua Sparrow, child, adolescent, and general psychiatrist, is an associate clinical professor.

Jinsop Lee

TED Speaker, Design Thinker & Multiple Award-Winning Designer

Jinsop Lee believes in design. Turning mountains of discarded telephone handsets into coveted bluetooth speakers.

Journalist & Author

Janine Latus is an award-winning journalist, author and advocate, best known for her memoir.

Jonah Edelman

Children's Advocate & Co-Founder of Stand for Children

Jonah Edelman is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stand for Children.

International Relations Expert

Javier Solana is one of the world’s most prominent diplomats and one of the most significant political figures.

Chief People & Culture Officer at Experience.com, Author of Unfairly Labeled

How can you accelerate performance on your business strategy? The answer might surprise you.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author

James Forman, Jr. graduated from Roosevelt High School in Atlanta, Brown University, and Yale Law School.

Former Marketing Lead at YouTube & Instagram, Writer, Forbes & NFT Creator, Origin Protocol

As one of the very few marketers to work at both YouTube and Instagram, Jon Youshaei was featured in Inc.

Jaclyn Corin

Leading Organizer of the March For Our Lives

After the largest school shooting in American history, Parkland survivor Jaclyn Corin has become a leading activist.

Pollster, Bestselling Author & Founder of John Zogby Strategies

Called the “Prince of Polling,” John Zogby, founder of the world-famous Zogby Poll and the Zogby Companies.

President Emerita of Spelman College & Bennett College for Women

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, is an accomplished anthropologist, educator and museum professional.

Founder of the Arab American Institute

James Zogby co-founded the Arab American Institute, a Washington, D.C. based organization which serves

Photographer / Author / Expert on Supercentenarians

Founder of Earth's Elders Foundation, Jerry Friedman has spent the past seven years working

Founder and CEO, Room to Read

John Wood is the founder of Room to Read, an organization that believes World Change Starts with Educated.

Joel Westheimer

University Research Chair in Democracy

Joel Westheimer is University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa.

Executive Public Policy Storyteller & Convener, Translator of Technology, Innovation, & Economic Security, Global Connector

Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state,

President, The Beryl Institute, Founding Editor, Patient Experience Journal & Recognized Expert on Patient Experience Excellence

Jason is a passionate champion and recognized expert on patient experience improvement, organization culture and change,

Global Media Consultant, China Specialist & Former NBC & ABC News Correspondent

With a career focusing on China, Vietnam, and Cambodia spanning fifty years.

Co-Founder, Marquis Jets, Zico Coconut Water, Co-Owner, Atlanta Hawks & NY Times Bestselling Author

Jesse Itzler only eats fruit 'til noon, loves Run-D.M.C., and enjoys living life "out of the box." In fact, he doesn't even have a box.

Josh Rushing

Award-Winning Journalist

Josh Rushing is an award-winning journalist, former Marine officer, documentary movie star, author, blogger.

World-Leading Expert on Climate Solutions & Executive Director of Project Drawdown

Dr. Jonathan Foley is a world-renowned climate scientist, sustainability expert.

Jessica Lahey

Educator & Best-Selling Author of The Gift of Failure

Jessica Lahey is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Gift of Failur.

Jonathan Bender

Entrepreneur, Inventor & Former NBA Star Player

Fifteen years ago, Jonathan Bender of the Indiana Pacers was one of the hottest prospects.

Jeff Belanger

Renowned Paranormal Researcher, Author & Adventurer

Jeff Belanger is an author, adventurer and one of the most visible paranormal researchers today.

Jeffrey Baxter

Founding Member of Steely Dan & National Security Expert

Remember when Elvis asked Nixon if he could be in the DEA? A rock musician with high-level security clearance.

Jeff Bauman

Subject of the Movie Stronger, Boston Marathon Bombing Hero & Best-Selling Author

As the cover of Jeff Bauman’s New York Times bestseller, Stronger reads: “I saw the bomber.

Digital Transformation Authority & Founder of Kaleido Insights

Jaimy Szymanski is a research analyst, author, speaker, and advisor,

Josh Klein

Author & Hacker Extraordinaire

Josh Klein is a passionate hacker of all things. He examines systems, he takes them apart,

President and CEO of Dale Carnegie

Joe Hart is the CEO of the oldest and longest lasting training company in the world, Dale Carnegie Training. The legacy of Dale Carnegie holds special meaning to Joe.

Jewish Comedian & Best-Selling Author

Joel Chasnoff redefines the meaning of Jewish comedy. A stand-up comic and best-selling author.

Business Growth Expert

Jeff Havens is not your typical business growth expert. His uncanny ability to provide actionable answers to today’s business

Joe Katz

Fashion Stylist and Lifestyle Expert at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel

Joe Katz moved to Los Angeles from New York where he reported on fashion trends for a variety of large media.

Renowned Sportscaster

Jim Gray started his career as an intern and a video tape editor back in 1977. Working his way up the ranks, Gray established himself quickly and has been a…

Illusionist & Magician

Jason Bishop has starred in two of his own Off-Broadway shows, “Jason Bishop

Emmy-Winning Writer & Co-Executive Producer, The Simpsons

What does it take to stay creative and innovative for 30 straight years? What lessons can be drawn from the process and group dynamics of a hit TV show? How…