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COMMUNITYWATCH S P E A K E R S O N E d u c at i on , Fa m i ly & S o c i e t a l Iss u es Media.............................................................................................3 For Fundraisers......................................................................................7 Education..........................................................................................10 Educators............................................................................................12 Educating for the Future.....................................................................14 STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math.......................16 Bullying & Social Cruelty.....................................................................19 Early Childhood & Literacy..................................................................20 Parenting & Work-Life Balance.........................................................22 Inclusion & Disabilities.......................................................................24 Wellness.............................................................................................26 Motivation & Inspiration.....................................................................28 Communities at Risk..........................................................................31 Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence.........................................33 Child Welfare.......................................................................................35 Mental Health & Substance Abuse...................................................37 Stories that Change Lives..................................................................40 National Stories..................................................................................42 Global Stories.....................................................................................44 Topical Index........................................................................................46 Alphabetical Index...............................................................................47 When it comes to planning an important event that will leave a lasting impression with attendees, we know how difficult finding the “right� speaker can be. APB is here to make your life easier. By working hand-in-hand with you to conceptualize, plan, and execute events from start to finish, we make the process of finding, choosing, and booking speakers effortless.

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Dan Rather

Elizabeth Cohen

As a CBS News anchorman and reporter, Rather was the face of the news for decades, enabling him to speak eloquently on almost any current topic. Learn More>

The trusted voice of The Empowered A strong education advocate, Patient, Cohen covers the best in Quiñones inspires audiences with his medical care and speaks stories of perseverance on the importance of and is a powerful voice maintaining work-life on social issues such balance as a career as race, gender and woman. Learn More> sexuality. Learn More>

Nicholas Kristof

John King

Tina Rosenberg

A New York Times columnist, Kristof is a dedicated human rights advocate who explores such issues as global health, poverty and gender in the developing world. Learn More>

An expert in global affairs known for delivering the news in fresh and unexpected ways, King connects with audiences in his candid, conversational style. Learn More>

Co-writer of the New York Times “Fixes” column, Rosenberg reports on the nation’s most pressing social problems and seeks solutions on how to fix them. Learn More>

Legendary Broadcaster

Pulitzer Prize Winner

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CNN Medical Correspondent

CNN Chief Correspondent

John Quiñones

Emmy-Winning Broadcaster

Author & Columnist

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media Juan Williams

Candy Crowley

Elizabeth Vargas

One of America’s leading journalists, Williams is known for his honest, non-partisan views and even-handed approach to dissecting the challenges facing our nation. Learn More>

Having covered everything from Hurricane Katrina to the impeachment trial of President Clinton, Crowley is known for her memorable, awardwinning reporting. She received widespread attention for her infamous “fact-check” while moderating the debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney. Learn More>

An award-winning anchor and correspondent, Vargas is renowned for her coverage of major global events, in-depth investigations and groundbreaking interviews. Learn More>

Donna Brazile

Nick Clooney

Robin Meade

A CNN political commentator, Brazile helped found MLK Day as a national holiday and became the first African American to run a major presidential campaign. Learn More>

An illustrious reporter and ardent human rights advocate, Clooney has brought attention to the crisis in Darfur and discusses its global implications. Learn More>

From politics and world events to pop culture, Meade draws on her extensive knowledge as an anchor and television personality to deliver captivating keynote speeches. Learn More>

Award-Winning Journalist

Political Strategist & Author

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CNN Senior Political Correspondent

Journalist & Activist

20/20 Co-Anchor

CNN News Anchor

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Lisa Ling

Award-Winning Journalist

Al Sharpton

Political & Social Activist

Jean Chatzky

Personal Finance Expert

A former host of National Geographic A renowned civil rights leader, Rev. Explorer and co-host of The View, Sharpton is founder and president Ling currently hosts Our of the National Action America on the Oprah Network which fights Winfrey Network and is for progressive, peoplea Nightline contributor. based social policies.

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An award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC’s Today and a personal finance reporter for Newsweek and The Daily Beast. Learn More>

Ira Flatow

Maria Hinojosa

Claudio Sanchez

An award-winning science correspondent, Flatow is the host of NPR’s “Science Friday,” which explores science, technology, health, space, and the environment.

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For over 25 years, Hinojosa has helped tell America’s untold stories, many around themes of diversity and the cultural richness of the American experience.

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A former teacher, Sanchez is the education correspondent for NPR, where he focuses on the “three P’s” of education reform: politics, policy and pedagogy. Learn More>

NPR Science Correspondent

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Emmy-Winning Journalist

NPR Education Correspondent

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media Michael Eric Dyson

Connie Schultz

Ruben Navarrette

One of America’s foremost public intellectuals, Dyson addresses the most controversial issues of the day with a combination of sharp wit and profound insight. Learn More>

A columnist for The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Schultz is known for her distinctive voice, which infuses her writing with a unique sensibility about our society. Learn More>

The country’s most widely read Latino columnist, Navarrette is known for his provocative thinking as he challenges both political parties with equal enthusiasm.

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Claire Shipman

Mara Liasson

Larry King

By chronicling the times that have shaped our lives, Shipman brings to life a global perspective that is both rich in experience and valuable in scope. Learn More>

NPR’s national political correspondent, Liasson provides riveting presentations on Washington politics and policy and the country’s changing political climate. Learn More>

A legendary radio and television host, King offers captivating storytelling and keen insight on the people, places and events that have shaped our history. Learn More>

Author & Media Personality

Good Morning America Correspondent

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Pulitzer Prize Winner

NPR Correspondent

Syndicated Columnist

Legendary Broadcaster

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Deborah Norville

A highly- acclaimed actor, Tambor draws on themes of creativity, authenticity and selfawareness to share a message about reconnecting with one’s desires and dreams. Learn More>

A veteran journalist and best-selling An acclaimed filmmaker, Vardalos is a author, Norville speaks with candor strong advocate for using and humor about dealing foster care as a road to with life’s challenges adoption, and shares her and juggling a career inspiring, witty story about and motherhood. becoming an “instant Learn More> mom.” Learn More>

Lee Woodruff

Charles Dutton

Sheryl WuDunn

A testament to strength and grace during life’s many challenges, Woodruff’s inspirational and motivating speeches deliver a message of love, hope and healing. Learn More>

From former prison inmate to renowned actor, Dutton shares his inspirational story of growth and success, showing how to filter your energy into something positive. Learn More>

A noted journalist and author, WuDunn speaks on the oppression of women in the developing world and is a strong voice for action against human rights violations. Learn More>

TV & Film Star

Author & Media Contributor

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Host of Inside Edition

Actor & Director

Nia Vardalos

Actress & Writer, My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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Jeffrey Tambor

Pulitzer Prize Winner

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Lily Tomlin

Dan Pallotta

Jennifer Siebel Newsom

With nearly 50 years of experience in making audiences laugh, Tomlin’s entertaining keynotes recall her career with candor, humor and charm. Learn More>

A philanthropist and “builder of movements,” Pallotta explores ways organization can support good causes while increasing their own revenue and profits. Learn More>

A tireless advocate for social change, Newsom is an expert on how mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence.

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Philippe Petit

Diane Keaton

An award-winning actress and children’s author, Curtis’ motivating keynotes focus on promoting self esteem in children, positive body image among women, and healthy living. Learn More>

The poet laureate of the high wire, Admired for her intelligent humor, Petit’s motivational speeches teach Keaton speaks on issues such us to not be afraid of as gender, aging, creativity, tenacity, embracing challenges motivation, and the and the importance constant pursuit of of balancing work and excellence. Learn more> family. Learn More>

Actress & Comedian

Actress & Author

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Social Entrepreneur

High Wire Artist

Women’s Advocate

Award-Winning Actress

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Maria Bello

Marilyn Tam

More than just “Shaq’s mom,” Lucille’s staunch belief in the power of education helped her overcome many challenges such as poverty, abuse and addiction. Learn More>

An acclaimed actress, Bello cofounded We Advance, a Haitibased women’s NGO which advocates for Haitian women’s full political, economic and social participation. Learn More>

An entrepreneur and humanitarian, Tam helps people discover and fulfill their life’s purpose, offering the principles and steps to help them reach their goals. Learn More>

Kathy LeMay

Kathy Najimy

Shoshana Johnson

A fundraiser for social change for over 15 years, LeMay helps individuals and organizations raise capital and develop strategies for promoting social justice. Learn More>

Dubbed a “social action hero” and an ardent feminist, Najimy uses honesty and humor to speak out against sexism, racism and inequity. Learn More>

The first African American female POW, Johnson’s heroic story tells how she survived 22 days in Iraqi captivity despite enduring bullet wounds in both ankles. Learn More>

Author & Motivator

Founder, Raising Change

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Actress & Activist

Actress & Activist

Global Business Leader

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Lucille O’Neal

Female POW & Author

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EDUCATION Geoffrey Canada

Youth & Education Advocate Founder of Harlem Children’s Zone and highlighted in Waiting for Superman, Canada advocates supporting all children from conception to college.

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Former Assistant Secretary of Education Tireless education advocate and champion for public education, Ravitch shines a light on the dangers of privatization.

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Jonathan Kozol

Harvard Professor & Activist Kozol is a former inner-city teacher and an advocate for social justice in public education. For over 40 years, his stories have inspired generations of educators. Learn More>

Howard Gardner

Linda Darling-Hammond

David Sousa

Harvard Professor, best known for his “multiple intelligences” theory, Gardner shares ways to apply his insights to any environment.

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Professor of teaching at Stanford University, Darling-Hammond launched the School Redesign Network, and has been a long time advocate of public education.

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Past superintendent and author, Sousa applies his brain research analysis so audiences can better understand how the brain learns best. Learn More>

Social Scientist

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Diane Ravitch

Scholar & Educator

Brain Scientist

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John Medina

America Ferrera

John Ratzenberger

Author of Brain Rules, Medina translates discoveries in brain research into effective classroom strategies for all ages. Learn More>

Known for her Emmy-winning role in Ugly Betty, Ferrera is an artist ambassador for Save the Children. A passionate supporter of education, she was the catalyst behind raising more than $44,000 to build a new elementary school in Mali. Learn More>

Known for his role as “Cliff” in Cheers, Ratzenberger is the founder of the Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation that focuses on the importance of vocational education. Learn More>

Marc Lamont Hill

Jonah Edelman

Willard Daggett

Featured regularly on NPR, in The Washington Post, Essence, The New York Times, and on Fox News, Lamont Hill brings insights into how to close the achievement gap. Learn More>

Co-Founder and CEO of Stand for Children. Edelman teaches advocacy skills while sharing his plan for a better future, helping youth graduate high school and attend college. Learn More>

President of the International Center for Leadership in Education, Daggett aids school districts with improvement initiatives raising science, math, and language skills. Learn More>

Developmental Molecular Biologist

Commentator

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Actress & Activist

Children’s Advocate

Actor & Activist

Educational Consultant

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educators Stacey Bess

Rafe Esquith

Erin Gruwell

The inspiration behind the Hallmark movie Beyond the Blackboard, Bess talks about what we can learn from kids and how we can engage all children in learning. Learn More>

30-year classroom veteran Esquith inspires new and seasoned educators to bring their passions to their classrooms and to spark a love of learning in their students. Learn More>

Author of Freedom Writers, made into a film starring Hilary Swank, Gruwell shares her inspiring story of inner city students who graduated despite the odds against them. Learn More>

Tierney Cahill

Chauncey Veatch

LouAnne Johnson

Best known for his work with children of migrant workers, Veatch won Teacher of the Year and shares his knowledge pertaining to ESL and immigrant students. Learn More>

Former US Navy journalist and Marine Corps officer, Johnson inspired the film Dangerous Minds.

She continuously publishes books to guide teachers in the classroom. Learn More>

Teacher & Author

Teacher Turned Congressional Candidate Cahill taught her students about the meaning of civics education by running for office. She won 34% of the vote and demonstrated that anyone can make a difference. Learn More>

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Classroom Teacher & Author

Teacher

Teacher & Author

Teacher & Author

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Freeman Hrabowski

Mike Feinberg & Dave Levin

Hrabowski revolutionized the campus with his passion for STEM. By uniting the community and local businesses, students at UMBC gain job skills along with book knowledge.

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Teachers who dreamed of better Thomas-EL is an award-winning school environments, Feinberg & school principal who motivates Levin now manage KIPP students to embrace Charter prep schools, education and advocates located in mostly inner for teachers to focus cities, where 89% of on the students first. the graduates attend Learn More> college. Learn More>

Crystal Kuykendall

Fred Bramante

President of the UMBC

Teacher & Leadership Trainer

Co-Founders of KIPP

Competency Based Learning Expert

Kuykendall challenges schools As Chairman of the New Hampshire to foster leaders amongst their State Board of Education, Bramante educators and to engage led landmark changes kids. She has gained in state education national recognition for regulations in how her problem resolution academic credit techniques. Learn More> should be recognized.

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Calvin Mackie

Inspirational Mentor Founder of Channel ZerO, an educational and motivational consulting company, Mackie is an award winning entrepreneur who demonstrates how education can inspire success. Learn More>

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educating for the future

David Pogue

Jon Landau

The Emmy award-winning New York Times Tech columnist and author of numerous books on technology, Pogue shares an enthusiasm for science and how it impacts our lives.

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The producer on the films Titanic Executive Director of George Lucas’ and Avatar utilizes experiences with foundation Edutopia, Chen illustrates complex technology the best practices for to tell stories. Landau using technology in shares ideas on how to 21st century learning. use advanced tech in Learn More> education. Learn More>

Yong Zhao

Michael Chasen

Ian Jukes

The Associate Dean for Global Education at the University of Oregon, Zhao is the author of Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization.

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An entrepreneur who is focused in the technology, education, and SoLoMo (Social Local Mobile) space, Chasen is the current CEO and cofounder of SocialRadar. He is an advisor to several companies that are focused on using technology to improve education. Learn More>

Jukes talks on the need to restructure institutions so they are relevant to students of the 21st century, bridging the gap between digital immigrants and natives. Learn More>

Host of NOVA ScienceNow

Education Futurist

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Oscar-Winning Producer

Cofounder, Blackboard

Milton Chen

Educational Tech Strategist

Educator & Tech Expert

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Soraya Darabi

Sean Garrett

Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, Fullan shares concrete strategies aimed at school improvement and reform. Learn More>

Named one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Darabi worked as The New York Times’ Social Media Manager and brings insights into how tech impacts our lives. Learn More>

As the former vice president of communications for Twitter, Garrett helped revolutionize how we communicate. He is passionate about helping organizations better utilize social media. Learn More>

Sam Graham-Felsen

Alan November

Jaime McKenzie

Best known for his work on Obama’s social media campaign, Graham-Felsen offers strategies to organizations looking to expand their social media presence and impact. Learn More>

November consults with schools and industries on the role of technology in restructuring K-12 education as they implement new technologies into their environments.

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A thoughtful and pragmatic leader in the area of technology in schools, McKenzie is the mind behind five websites offering technology related planning tools. Learn More>

Innovator in Teacher Education

Social Media Strategist

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Digital Strategist

Tech in Education Expert

Former VP of Twitter

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Michael Fullan

Tech in Education Expert

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Michio Kaku

Mayim Bialik

Tony Plana

Co-founder of the string theory, Kaku explains physics in a way that makes it relevant to the lives we are living, focusing on the importance of science in the future. Learn More>

Best known for her roles on The Big Bang Theory and Blossom, Bialik has a PhD in neuroscience and a knack for making science cool, fun, and exciting for all ages. Learn More>

Best known for his role in Ugly Betty, Plana co-founded the EastLA Classic Theatre, which is a curriculum based after school program for at-risk and bilingual students. Learn More>

Rosie Perez

Bill Nye

Dr. Christopher Emdin

Academy Award-nominated Perez is a vocal activist and the head of the Artistic Board for the Urban Arts Partnership, an arts education organization in NYC. Learn More>

Nye has spent his life making science and technology entertaining and accessible to children.

He customizes engaging presentations to make science fun for all audiences. Learn More>

Expanding youth interest in the STEM disciplines, Emdin works to close the achievement gap through content driven learning. His message sparks excitement for the sciences. Learn More>

Theoretical Physicist

Actress & Activist

Actress & Neuroscientist

“The Science Guy�

Actor & Educator

Professor of Science, Columbia

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Artist & Motivator

Azure Antoinette

Poet & Literacy Advocate

Marco Antonio Torres Teacher & Storyteller

Wahl’s powerful presentations use Youth advocate and spoken word on-stage painting as a metaphor for poet launched the “You Should innovative thinking.

Know This About Me” His book Unthink Campaign with ABC explains creativity and Family. It captures reframing thought to find the authentic voices passion. Learn More> of Millennials through media. Learn More>

As California Teacher of the Year, Torres is a professional filmmaker who uses technology and storytelling in the classroom to encourage students to celebrate their cultures. Learn More>

Adam Davidson

Alex Blumberg

James McLurkin

Award winning broadcast journalist, Blumberg explains the most complex economic issues and educates listeners about finance and its influence now and in the future. Learn More>

McLurkin teaches techniques for building and programming autonomous robots. He uses these machines in the classroom to teach scientific concepts. Learn More>

Co-host of Planet Money & NYT Writer Award winning co-host and economic journalist, Davidson shares his passion for the future of finance by explaining how dramatic economic changes will impact our lives. Learn More>

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Co-host of Planet Money

Roboticist & Inventor

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Erik Wahl

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Steven Squyres

Lead on Mars Rover Project

Anousheh Ansari

Commercial Astronaut

B. Gentry Lee NASA Scientist

Making history as the leader of An active proponent of worldNASA’s pioneering robotic drive changing technologies and the first across Mars, Squyres female private space shares insights and real explorer, Ansari is a time footage of space catalyst for education to ignite interest in the and following one’s sciences. Learn More> dreams. Learn More>

Renowned sci-fi writer who produced Cosmos with Carl Sagan, Lee is responsible for engineering all the robotic planetary missions planned by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Learn More>

Alexandra Cousteau

Leroy Chiao

Kay Toliver

A globally recognized advocate on water quality, Cousteau continues the work of her grandfather Jacques-Yves by helping youth value their everyday relationship with water. Learn More>

Chiao shares his passion for space and NASA with educators and kids through his experience in government and commercial space programs. He logged over 229 days in space. Learn More>

The subject of the award-winning film Good Morning Miss Toliver, Toliver shares her unique, inspirational experience teaching math in Harlem. Learn More>

Water Policy Expert

NASA Astronaut

Inspirational Teacher

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Author & Culture Expert

Michael Thompson Child Psychologist

Rosalind Wiseman

Parent & Bullying Expert

Simmons explores the hidden An author and psychologist specializing Known for her work navigating boy and culture of cruelty in the lives of young in children, families, and boy culture, girl culture and as the author of Queen girls and contributes Thompson is a respected Bees and Wannabes real suggestions and authority on social and Masterminds and ideas that parents cruelty in childhood Wingmen, Wiseman and educators can and the psychological shares the tools needed implement right aspects of school to create a culture of away. Learn More> leadership. Learn More> respect. Learn More>

Cynthia Lowen

Dan Kindlon

Robyn Silverman

The producer of Bully, a film documenting bullying in America, Lowen also authored The Essential Guide to Bullying Prevention and Intervention, which offers solutions to the crisis. Learn More>

Dr. Kindlon specializes in the behavioral problems of children, especially violent behavior in boys.

He co-wrote Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Lives of Boys. Learn More>

A child development expert and author, Silverman talks honestly to both adults and kids about bullying and body image to help foster selfrespect. Learn More>

Writer & Producer, Bully

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Research Psychologist

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Rachel Simmons

Body Image & Bully Expert

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early childhood & literacy

Tonya Lewis Lee

John Wood

Susan B. Neuman

A proponent of balanced and healthy living, Lewis Lee, together with husband Spike Lee, authors children’s books and produces documentary films, Learn More>

Wood left a career at Microsoft to form Room to Read, a nonprofit that helps children in the developing world escape poverty through literacy and education. Learn More>

University of Michigan professor Neuman has written extensively on early childhood literacy, aiming to close the achievement gap. Learn More>

LeVar Burton

Ellen Galinsky

Burton served as host and executive producer of Reading Rainbow for 25 years, instilling through the medium of television a love of reading in American children. Learn More>

Galinsky’s book Mind in the Making: As the author and illustrator of the The Seven Essential Life Skills children’s book series Arthur, Brown Every Child Needs is speaks on how to find used to teach the skills your muse and the necessary for success in importance of inspiring adulthood. Learn More> creativity in early childhood. Learn More>

Author & Filmmaker

Actor & Reading Enthusiast

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Founder of Room to Read

Work/Family Expert

US Assistant Secretary of Education

Marc Brown

Creator of Arthur

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Roscoe Orman

Known for playing “Maria” on Sesame Street, Manzano talks about the role the iconic show plays in education. She is also the author of several books for elementaryand middle-schoolers.

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Best known as “Gordon” on Sesame Street, Orman is an advocate for early childhood issues and an authority on fatherhood.

He speaks about the role dads play in their kids’ lives. Learn More>

David Elkind

Lesra Martin

Dr. Eli Newberger

Author of The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon, Elkind focuses on the importance of play in childhood.

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Illiterate as a teenager, Martin taught himself to read and went on to become an attorney, eventually taking up the cause of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter’s unjust conviction.

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Dr. Newberger is a pioneer in treating child abuse and family violence. He is known for applying good sense and upto-date science to unresolved issues facing families. Learn More>

Sesame Street Actress

Child Psychologist

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Sesame Street Actor

Literacy Advocate

Dr. Joshua Sparrow Director, Brazelton Touchpoints Center

Dr. Sparrow is dedicated to explaining the proper support systems needed for a child’s healthy development.

He pens the New York Times column “Families Today.” Learn More>

early childhood & literacy

Sonia Manzano

Pediatrician & Author

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parenting & work-life balance

Kelly Corrigan Author

Fatherhood Expert

Christine Carter

Author & Happiness Expert

Corrigan is known for her writing on Badalament educates others on the A sociologist at UC Berkeley, Carter caregiving and motherhood, as well importance of fatherhood and helps offers science-based advice to ensure as her recent TED Talk communities create happiness. She gives on the importance of “dad clubs.” He explains parents strategies to help reading. She customizes the inspirational role a children find happiness each presentation. father plays in a child’s instead of wishing Learn More> life. Learn More> for it. Learn More>

Michele Borba

Alfie Kohn

Bay Buchanan

An expert on children, teens, parenting, education, bullying, and ethical development, Borba works to strengthen children’s character and eliminate peer cruelty.

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Kohn writes and speaks on human behavior, education, and parenting.

He is the author of such books as The Schools Our Children Deserve and Unconditional Parenting. Learn More>

The former US Treasurer under President Reagan, Buchanan is now a political analyst and the author of Bay and Her Boys: Unexpected Lessons I Learned as a (Single) Mom. Learn More>

Parenting Expert

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John Badalament

Education Expert & Author

Political Analyst

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HuffPost Senior Columnist

Dr. Kyle Pruett

Child Development Expert

Madeline Levine Educator & Author

A writer on life, work, and family, A parenting visionary who connects Belkin spent more than 30 years at mothers, fathers, and children on an The New York Times. She emotional level, Pruett is a regular contributor provides the necessary on parenting topics to tools to understand NPR’s “The Takeaway” child development. and NBC’s The Today Learn More> Show. Learn More>

Levine co-founded Challenge Success, a project promoting healthy kids.

She is featured in the documentary Race to Nowhere and is known for her book The Price of Privilege. Learn More>

William Powers

Dr. Alvin Poussaint

Dr. Edward Hallowell

Investigative reporter Powers wrote the New York Times bestseller Hamlet’s BlackBerry, offering insights about using technology and the importance of knowing when to turn it off. Learn More>

A top authority on subjects ranging from media literacy to family dynamics, Dr. Poussaint is a proponent of nonviolent parenting and parental education.

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Hallowell educates parents, counselors, and teachers on handling children who suffer from ADHD. His book, Delivered from Distraction, focuses on the brain science behind ADD. Learn More>

Journalist & Author

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Psychiatrist & Author

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Lisa Belkin

Child Psychiatrist & Author

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INCLUSION & disabilities

Dr. Temple Grandin & Eustacia Cutler

Renowned Autism Activists Best-selling author Grandin is an accomplished adult living with autism whose mother, Cutler, has dedicated her life’s work to raising awareness of the condition. Learn More>

Autism Advocate & Author

Jonathan Mooney

Learning Disabilities Advocate

A dyslexic writer and activist, Mooney Refusing to give up on her autistic could not read until age 12. Today, son, Jacob, Barnett and her family he is the co-founder of offered constant Project Eye-to-Eye, a support that helped him mentoring program for overcome obstacles youth with disabilities. and pursue a PhD at Learn More> age 14. Learn More>

Holly Robinson Peete

Paul Orfalea

Peete has been a high-profile TV star, author, and philanthropist.

Having raised an autistic son, she shares her journey as a parent in her popular presentation, Not My Boy! Learn More>

A passion for creativity helped Founders of The Miracle Project, Orfalea overcome dyslexia and start profiled in an award-winning HBO the Orfalea Family documentary, Hall and Foundation, which Issacs stress creativity creates nurturing and dramatics as environments to improve breakthrough mediums at-risk communities. for disabled children.

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Actress & Autism Advocate

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Kristine Barnett

Founder of Kinko’s

Elaine Hall & Diane Issacs

Educators on Autism & Disabilities

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Caroline Casey

Matt Roloff

George is a paralympian, ESPYs finalist, and world-record holder.

He encourages audiences to learn from personal growth, fitness, and motivation to overcome the odds. Learn More>

Born legally blind, Casey hid her disability into her 20s until fully accepting herself and founding Kanchi, an organization that works to de-stigmatize disabilities. Learn More>

Despite being born with a rare form of dwarfism, Roloff inspires audiences to succeed in life through determination and passion. Learn More>

Christine Ha

Adam Taliaferro

Mario Arnauz Bonds

After losing her sight to an auto immune disease, Ha decided to become a chef rather than pursue finance, and went on to win MasterChef, season three. Learn More>

A former Penn State football player Made famous by The Glee Project, who was paralyzed, Taliaferro defied Bonds overcame a childhood the odds by walking marked by blindness after given a 3% chance. and abandonment He is now an attorney to become a soughtfighting for healthcare after motivational issues. Learn More> speaker. Learn More>

Olympic Wheelchair Athlete

Blind Chef, Winner of MasterChef

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Legally Blind Social Entrepreneur

Spinal Injury Survivor

Star of Little People, Big World

INCLUSION & disabilities

Josh George

Blind Singer & Actor

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wellness Mark Bittman

Venus Williams

Author of Food Matters and the creator of The Minimalist column in The New York Times, Bittman has been called a visionary for his work in changing the way Americans eat. Learn More>

At age 14, Williams became a prodigy Recognized explorer Buettner is in the tennis world. She has since founder of Blue Zones, a group that won 43 WTA titles seeks the world’s best and is an advocate for practices in longevity. programs that offer His passion for health people opportunities for helps people live success. Learn More> better. Learn More>

Jared Fogle

Jeannie Mai

Dr. Regina M. Benjamin

Fogle lost 245 pounds using “The Subway Diet.” This healthy living advocate founded The Jared Foundation, which provides grants for programs targeting children facing obesity.

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As the bubbly host of How Do I Look?, Mai is known for empowering of women by giving them the fashion tools to succeed in work and in life. Learn More>

As America’s Doctor, Benjamin helped develop the National Prevention Strategy, a roadmap for the nation’s health. An authority on our rapidly evolving healthcare system, she continues to work to implement effective programs for better health. Learn More>

Food Expert & Author

The Subway Guy

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Pro Tennis Star & Activist

Host of How Do I Look?

Dan Buettner

Word Record Holder & Producer

Former Surgeon General

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Dara Torres

Andie MacDowell

Shannon Miller

A three-time silver medal-winning Olympic swimmer, Torres shattered records and expectations by becoming the oldest female (at age 41) to ever make the Olympic swim team. Learn More>

An accomplished actress known for her roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral and Groundhog Day, MacDowell is an avid activist for healthy heart living. Learn More>

Dedicated to helping others make health a priority, Miller is an extraordinary individual who understands the struggles women experience and offers tips on how to overcome them. Learn More>

Dr. Shoshana Bennett

John Salley

Katherine Stone

An author and national expert on postpartum depression and related disorders, Bennett shares her expertise on women’s health and overcoming these conditions. Learn More>

An athlete, actor, entrepreneur, talk-show host, and philanthropist, Salley continually reinvents himself to educate others in finding happiness through healthy living. Learn More>

As the creator of the award-winning website Postpartum Progress, Stone raises awareness of prenatal mental illness and gives mothers comprehensive support. Learn More>

Olympic Swimmer

Mental Health Expert

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Four-Time NBA Champion & Wellness Advocate

Olympian & Health Advocate

Mental Health Expert & Health Advocate

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motivation & inspiration

Daymond John Founder of FUBU

Supermodel & CEO

Hill Harper

Actor, Author & Mentor

The branding guru on ABC’s Shark Ireland is a supermodel and author Known for his role on CSI: New York, Tank, John uses his business, with an inspirational success story.

Harper aims to inspire our youth branding and marketing She is the CEO and chief to take control of their savvy to educate designer of Kathy Ireland lives. His new book, The audiences on how to Worldwide, which creates Conversation, explores lead by harnessing home products and love across generations. creativity for success. apparel. Learn More> Learn More> Learn More>

Chris Hughes

Susan L. Taylor

Hughes is editor-in-chief of The New Republic. As a social media pioneer, he helps transform the way people around the world communicate. Learn More>

As the soul of Essence for over three Founder of Carolina for Kibera decades and founder of National and a former Marine, Barcott is Cares Mentoring both a warrior and a Movement, Taylor peacemaker, a contrast empowers at-risk explored in his memoir, communities to positively It Happened on the Way influence and mentor to War. Learn More> youth. Learn More>

Co-founder of Facebook

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Kathy Ireland

Former Editor-in-Chief, Essence

Rye Barcott

Entrepreneur & Veteran

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Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

Herman Boone

Born into a poverty-stricken family, Carmona beat the odds and went from high school dropout to US Surgeon General. He remains a true public servant, weighing in on such issues as health policy and mental health. Learn More>

Kickbusch is the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support field in the Army. Having lived through poverty and discrimination, she is now a leading advocate for education.

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The inspiration for the acclaimed film Remember the Titans, Coach Boone, played by Denzel Washington, united a high school football team divided by racial strife. Learn More>

Lou Gossett Jr.

Peter Yarrow

Jim Palmer

Known for his countless roles in several successful films, off-screen Gossett works tirelessly to empower, motivate, and encourage youth and improve atrisk communities.

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A member of the legendary trio Peter, Paul & Mary, Yarrow launched Operation Respect: Don’t Laugh at Me, a school program to prevent bullying. Learn More>

Winner of three Cy Young Awards, Palmer made it into the Hall of Fame after 21 years with the Orioles. He speaks on striving for the best in all aspects of your life. Learn More>

17th US Surgeon General & Vice Chair, Canyon Ranch

Award-Winning Actor

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Army Lieutenant Colonel

Musician & Mentor

Famed Football Coach

motivation & inspiration

Dr. Richard Carmona

Hall of Fame Pitcher

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motivation & inspiration

Greg Louganis

Rebecca Costa

Jim Morris

As the world’s greatest diver, Louganis authored Breaking the Surface, a story of his coming out and being HIV positive. He is a mentor and advocate to the GLBT community. Learn More>

Costa connects anthropology and sociology to better understand current events. She offers concrete ideas about how to handle the complexity in our world. Learn More>

The film The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid, is about Morris’ amazing story of making it into pro baseball at age 35.

Morris inspires others to find second chances in life. Learn More >

Jim Abbott

Vanessa O’Brien

Billy Mills

Olympic Diver & Social Activist

Record-Breaking One-Handed MLB Pitcher

Sociobiologist & Author

Business Leader & Mountaineer

After leaving her position as a Born without a right hand, Abbott finance executive, O’Brien became became an awarda world record-holding climber and winning MLB pitcher. arctic explorer. Her experiences give He shares a strong her a unique take on finding and message of overcoming sustaining success. Learn More> adversity in his memoir, Imperfect. Learn More>

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Subject of The Rookie

Gold Medalist & Motivator Author of Wokini, a book on finding happiness, Mills is the only American to win the gold medal in the 10,000-meter run.

This feat is chronicled in the film Running Brave. Learn More>

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CEO of Homeboy Industries Father Boyle is the creator of the largest gang intervention and re-entry program in Los Angeles County. He works to provide opportunities for reformed convicts.

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Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith Public Health Expert

Dr. Lonise Bias

Community Empowerment Advocate After losing her sons Len, an NBA prospect, to an overdose, and Jay to gun violence, Bias became a dedicated activist working to prevent such tragedies from reoccurring.

Her story was depicted in a powerful ESPN documentary. Learn More>

Dr. James Gilligan

Acclaimed Expert on Violence

Peter Edelman

Law Professor & Poverty Expert Author of So Rich, So Poor, Edelman is an antipoverty advocate and teaches poverty law at Georgetown University.

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communities at risk

Father Gregory Boyle

Dr. Jackson Katz

Violence Prevention Activist

Harvard professor Prothrow-Stith A psychiatrist at Harvard Medical Co-founder of the Mentors in Violence has conducted scientific research School, Dr. Gilligan is known for Prevention program at Northeastern to improve violence his insight into the University in Boston, prevention programs. psychology of crime and Katz is recognized Her work established the punishment, and the worldwide for his gender first Office of Violence prevention of violent violence prevention in Massachusetts. behavior. Learn More> education. Learn More> Learn More> 800.225.4575

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Rick Lynch

Maria Trozzi

Hugh Evans

There are only 50 three-star generals in the nation and Lynch is one of them. His humane approach to leading his soldiers helped to decreased divorce and suicide rates. Learn More>

As director of the Good Grief Program at Boston Medical Center, Trozzi trains educators on how to promote resilience in children and families in the face of loss. Learn More>

Endorsed by Queen Elizabeth II and Al Gore, Evans has received domestic and international accolades for his work in promoting anti-poverty and pro-volunteerism movements. Learn More>

Dr. Brenda Combs

Dr. James Garbarino

Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders

A decade ago, Combs was a homeless crack addict and criminal. Today, she’s turned her life around and motivates others with her story of perseverance and rediscovery. Learn More>

An author and expert on the roots of youth violence, Dr. Garbarino rethinks development, trauma, and resilience to make a positive change in the lives of children. Learn More>

A true crusader for health, Dr. Elders works to teach young people that education, prevention, and responsibility are the keys to a healthy life. Learn More>

Army Lieutenant General

Inspirational Social Activist

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Grief Specialist

Psychologist & Author

Founder, Global Poverty Project

Former US Surgeon General

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Dawn Schiller

Thanks to teachers and mentors, Rivers went from enduring child abuse, witnessing domestic violence, and being a gang member to class president and on to Hollywood.

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Schiller was 15 when she was When her sister was killed at the drugged and sex trafficked by adult hands of her boyfriend, Latus wrote film star John Holmes. the New York Times Her memoir inspired the bestseller If I Am film Wonderland, starring Missing or Dead, a tale Val Kilmer and Kate of discovery tracing her Bosworth. Learn More> sister’s victimization.

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Chong Kim

Melissa Moore

Anti-Violence Advocate

Human Trafficking Victim

Human Trafficking Survivor

Anti-Violence Advocate

Kim is a survivor of human trafficking Moore is daughter of Keith Hunter and child sex exploitation in the US, Jesperson, known as the infamous a harrowing experience “Happy Face Serial recounted in her Killer.” She chronicles memoir, Broken Silence, her upbringing in a and depicted in the film, powerful way to inspire Eden. Learn More> courage. Learn More>

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Janine Latus

Anti-Violence Activist & Author

Mildred Muhammad

Domestic Violence Survivor & Activist

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Victor Rivas Rivers

Muhammad is an author and domestic violence survivor. Her former husband, John Allen Muhammad, was the convicted and now executed sniper who terrorized the DC area. Learn More>

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Corban Addison

Author, A Walk Across the Sun

Somaly Mam

Human Trafficking Survivor

Taylor Armstrong

Real Housewife Star & Activist

Addison wrote A Walk Across the Sun Mam was born into poverty and was (an Oprah’s Book Club selection), sold into sexual slavery in Cambodia. a story about global Her experiences led her human trafficking, to found the Somaly which merges his Mam Foundation to passion for the law help other trafficking with his fight for human victims. Learn More> rights. Learn More>

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Armstrong is a survivor of domestic abuse at the hands of her late husband. Her book Hiding from Reality depicts her personal experiences. Learn More>

Tanya Brown

Judge Marilyn Milian

Kemba Smith

The late Nicole Brown Simpson’s sister, known for the OJ Simpson case, Brown is a dedicated advocate for domestic violence prevention. Learn More>

Judge Milian is the first Latina and female judge to preside over The People’s Court. She served years in the Miami Country Court in the domestic violence division. Learn More>

An abusive affair with a drug dealer led to Smith’s 24.5 year imprisonment. Later, she was pardoned

by President Clinton, sparking a national debate about our legal system. Learn More>

Anti-Violence & Mental Health Advocate

The People’s Court Judge

Abuse Survivor & Activist

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Dr. Vincent Felitti

Regina Louise

Recognized as an expert on juvenile and social issues, and the author of Dare to Take Charge, Judge Hatchett is nationally known for her award-winning TV show. Learn More>

An expert on the impact on adults of adverse life experiences in childhood, Dr. Felitti is the coprincipal investigator of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. Learn More>

Louise shares her story of being given to over 30 foster families. She is now an advocate for at-risk children and an inspiration as someone who prevails against all odds. Learn More>

Robin Karr-Morse

Shane Salter

Dr. Robert Sege

is now an advocate and founder of The Shane Salter for Kids Foundation.

He is dedicated to helping neglected and abused children. Learn More>

Sege is the director of the Division of Family and Child Advocacy and a professor at Boston University’s School of Medicine. His research responds to youth healthcare and violence. Learn More>

Former Juvenile Court Judge

Renowned Childhood Researcher

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Judge Glenda Hatchett

Child Advocate & Author

Child Protection Advocate & From foster child to teen father, Salter Medical Expert

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Dr. Ross Greene

Janet Rosenzweig

Creator of the Collaborative Problem Solving approach and author of The Explosive Child, Greene specializes in child behavior and consults with families and special education programs. Learn More>

An author and health expert, Fisher was raised in foster care Rosenzweig makes life safer for kids, and suffered 12 years of abuse. simpler for parents, and His story is chronicled more rewarding for those in the film Antwone who have dedicated Fisher, starring Denzel their careers to serving Washington, which Fisher families. Learn More> wrote. Learn More>

William Kellibrew IV

Judge Greg Mathis

Michael Patrick MacDonald

Having appeared on Oprah and NPR, Kellibrew overcame a tragic past to become a recognized advocate by the Department of Justice for civil, children, and victims’ rights. Learn More>

The star of TV’s Judge Mathis, Mathis was Michigan’s youngest elected judge, and represents hope for urban youth who struggle to overcome the obstacles of neglected communities.

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MacDonald wrote All Souls and Easter Rising, two accounts of his experiences living in an environment marked by extreme poverty and violence. Today, he works to reduce cultural violence. Learn More>

Famed Child Psychologist

Expert on Violence

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Child Welfare Expert

Child Advocate & Mentor

Antwone Fisher

Author & Screenwriter

Best-Selling Author & Social Activist

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Dorothy Hamill

Gold Medal Olympic Athlete

Rob Lowe

Actor & Recovering Addict

The former US Representative of RI, A renowned figure skater who took Kennedy suffers from bipolar disorder. home a gold medal at the 1976 When in office, he became a leader Winter Games, Hamill on health issues and co-founded the is not only a champion Mental Health Parity Act 2008 and on the rink, but also One Mind for Research. Learn More> in life as she battled depression and emerged victorious. Learn More>

Known most recently for his role in Parks and Recreation, Lowe shares how addiction impacted him, and how his life has benefitted from sobriety. Learn More>

Chris Herren

Christopher Kennedy Lawford

Former NBA Player & Recovering Addict

Jim Belushi

TV Personality & Musician

mental health & substance abuse

Patrick Kennedy

Actor, Motivator & Author

The brother of the late John Belushi, Nephew to the Kennedys and son to Herren’s dreams of playing in the NBA who died of an accidental overdose, Rat Pack’s Peter Lawford, Kennedy were destroyed when he Jim shares his story with Lawford draws from lost it all to drug addiction. humor and honesty, personal stories and Now sober, he shares speaking out on the research to tackle the his inspiring story in horrors of addiction. perils of addiction in our the ESPN documentary Learn More> society. Learn More> Unguarded. Learn More> 800.225.4575

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David Granirer

Claire & Mia Fontaine

Granirer’s innovative use of humor boosts wellness. He founded Stand Up for Mental Health, which teaches consumers of mental health services to use comedy as a therapy. Learn More>

The Fontaines, mother and daughter, Renowned for her role in Broadway’s share their deeply personal and “Dreamgirls,” Holliday is also a poignant story of successful recording healing, love, and artist. Living with honesty as their family depression, she found overcame trauma the help she needed to and substance abuse effectively cope with her issues. Learn More> disease. Learn More>

Koren Zailckas

William Cope Moyers

Comedian & Counselor

Author & Former Addict

Life Coaches & Authors

Activist & Recovering Addict

Author of the New York Times Author of the memoir Broken, bestseller Smashed, Zailckas recounts Moyers is executive director of public her alcohol abuse as a policy for the Hazelden teen. She investigates Foundation. He helps the national culture of people understand the addiction in colleges power of addiction and and the recovery recovery. Learn More> process. Learn More>

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Jennifer Holliday

Actress, Singer & Advocate

Jennifer Ayers-Moore Mental Health Advocate

Ayers-Moore is the sister to Nathaniel Ayers, the subject of The Soloist.

She is an advocate for the gifted mentally ill and founded the Nathaniel Anthony Ayers Foundation. Learn More>

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Joe Pantoliano

Having battled depression for years, Cronkite, daughter of Walter Cronkite, wrote the acclaimed book On the Edge of Darkness, to challenge the stigmas associated with mental illness. Learn More>

Veteran actor Pantoliano is dedicated Duke shares her story of living with to associating a famous face to bipolar disorder and overcoming mental health. He works child abuse in her book, to de-stigmatize mental A Brilliant Madness. illness through his She spreads awareness non-profit No Kidding. by sharing her story Me too! Learn More> of recovery as an actress. Learn More>

David & Nic Sheff

Vinny Guadagnino

Mental Health Advocate

Substance Abuse Survivors

Actor & Mental Health Advocate

Star of Jersey Shore

Patty Duke

Academy Award Winner

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Kathy Cronkite

Judy Collins

Legendary Folk Singer

In Tweak, Nic spares no detail in Guadagnino is a member of the pop- Collins’ memoir describes her telling his compelling story of drug culture TV phenomenon Jersey Shore. deeply emotional journey from addiction and recovery.

He authored Control dealing with her son’s His father, well-known the Crazy, an in-depth suicide to alcoholism to journalist David, shares look at his personal relationships and more his perspective and how struggle with stress and through inspiring music he struggled to help his anxiety. Learn More> and words. Learn More> son in Beautiful Boy and Clean. Learn More> 800.225.4575

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stories that change lives

Wes Moore

Author & Youth Advocate

Christa Parravani Best-Selling Author

Steve Pemberton

Child & Corporate Diversity Advocate

An inspirational leader who overcame The author of the bestseller Her: A substantial adversity as a youth, Memoir, Parravani shares a journey Moore imparts the through grief after the importance of personal loss of her beloved and social responsibility identical twin sister, in shaping one’s Cara. Learn More> future. Learn More>

A former child ward of the state, Pemberton rose above trauma and neglect to become a business leader, making opportunity, access, and equality the pillars of his life. Learn More>

James McBride

Andre Dubus III

Author & Musician

Christina Baker Kline Best-Selling Author

Best-Selling Author

Touching upon life’s rich lessons Author of Orphan Train—a story An eloquent presenter, Dubus and exploring themes of identity about a young girl about to “age speaks about the path that led him and heritage, McBride out” of the foster care to writing—one that uses music to inspire system—Kline speaks pulled him out of a life audiences and illustrate passionately about foster of violence and allowed his colorful storytelling. care and the people it him to find his voice Learn More> impacts. Learn More> through art. Learn More>

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Jeff Bauman

Grant Korgan

From teaching how to be a successful leader to inspiring people to pursue their dreams, Meltzer’s engaging presentations both educate and inspire. Learn More>

A survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombing and recognized as a national hero, Bauman shares his story in a presentation that will uplift and inspire. Learn More>

Expounding on the idea that “we are all survivors,” Korgan’s multimedia presentations inspire audiences to believe in the enduring power of the human spirit.

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Jay Kopelman

Pat Williams

Nick Vujicic

Applying his knowledge from the Iraqi battlefield, Kopelman addresses his journey of leadership alongside his perspectives on world events, terrorism, and politics. Learn More>

The father of 19 children (14 Born without arms and legs, Vujicic adopted), Williams’ motivational shares his story of purpose, love, keynotes focus on and hope, and teaches teamwork, leadership, that having faith in and the importance of oneself is the key to character to build lasting overcoming life’s difficult success. Learn More> challenges. Learn More>

Best-Selling Author

Former Marine & Author

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Co-Founder, Orlando Magic

Former Paralyzed Athlete

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Brad Meltzer

CEO, Life Without Limbs

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national stories

Wil Haygood

Author of The Butler

Myrlie Evers-Williams Civil Rights Activist

Consumer Advocate

An acclaimed Washington Post Renowned civil rights activist and columnist, Haygood is the man wife of Medgar Evers, Evers-Williams behind The Butler, both continues in her the book and the film, lifelong goal to foster a detailing the life of a culture of inclusion and White House butler learning. Learn More> who served eight US Presidents. Learn More>

A foremost “consumer educator,” Nader fights for the issues that matter most: healthcare, safety, environment, ethics, education, and economic and social equality. Learn More>

Richard Dreyfuss

John Zogby

Award-Winning Actor

David & Julie Eisenhower Biographers & Historians

A recognizable advocate of civic Living history, the husband and engagement and education, Dreyfuss wife team of David and Julie offer leads intelligent, stimulating, and expert insight on the candid conversations on today’s US Presidency, foreign most pressing issues. Learn More> relations, politics, and leadership. Learn More>

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Ralph Nader

Pollster & Trendspotter Trendspotter Zogby examines the education trends of the future, sharing insights with teachers into how the current generation differs from their own. Learn More >

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Marlen Esparza

Eric Liu

The all-time gameshow champion, Jennings uses his intelligence and wit to educate audiences on topics ranging from the future of artificial intelligence to parenting. Learn More>

The first US woman to medal in Olympic boxing, Esparza shares the trials and rewards of being a trailblazing woman and Latina in a sport traditionally dominated by men. Learn More>

A dynamic author, educator, and civic entrepreneur, Liu educates and inspires audiences on the topics of mentoring, civics education, and the importance of creativity. Learn More>

Julian Bond

Jean Kilbourne

Dean Karlan

On the cutting-edge of social change since 1960, Bond delivers a powerful message of equality, freedom, and justice with a renewed sense of relevance in today’s world. Learn More>

A renowned expert on advertising imagery and its influence on culture, Kilbourne showcases her pioneering work in a series of revealing and educational presentations. Learn More>

Existing at the intersection of academia and practical implementation, Karlan uses his knowledge to help solve pressing social issues. Learn More>

All-Time Jeopardy! Champ

Former Chairman, NAACP

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Women’s Boxing Champion

Advertising & Gender Expert

Inspirational Leader

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Ken Jennings

Behavioral Economist

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global stories

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Human Rights Activist

Former President, Ireland

Mikhail Gorbachev

Former President, USSR

A world-renowned human rights A UN Special Envoy and member activist and Nobel Laureate, Tutu of The Elders, Robinson advocates has worked tirelessly to for the integration of spread peace, justice human rights, gender and put an end to racial sensitivity, and enhanced divisions throughout the political accountability. world. Learn More> Learn More>

One of the 20th century’s most pivotal leaders, Gorbachev’s stirring presentations address the challenges of and articulate new priorities for the post-Cold War world. Learn More>

Gro Brundtland

Oscar Arias

Charlayne Hunter-Gault

The past Director-General of the WHO and a member of The Elders, Brundtland uses her wisdom, leadership, and integrity to tackle the world’s toughest problems. Learn More>

The former President of Costa Rica and a Nobel Laureate, Arias travels the world championing such issues as democracy, demilitarization, and peace and equality for all. Learn More>

With over 20 years as a PBS national correspondent and Johannesburg bureau chief for CNN, Hunter-Gault challenges convention with her fresh insights on global issues. Learn More>

Former Prime Minister, Norway

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Mary Robinson

Former President, Costa Rica

Award-Wining Journalist

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Carl Hobert

Roya Hakakian

With the belief that education is the main pathway out of poverty, Trent inspires audiences with her story of overcoming humble beginnings to achieve her dream. Learn More>

Using case studies, Hobert helps students develop an understanding of non-violent approaches to global problem solving by viewing a problem from all perspectives.

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A passionate speaker on the Middle East and human rights, Hakakian authored Journey from the Land of No, an account of her life growing up as a Jewish teenager in post-revolutionary Iran. Learn More>

Anand Giridharadas

Sonia Nazario

Jonathan Foley

Oprah’s “Most Favorite Guest”

New York Times Columnist

Founder, Axis of Hope

Pulitzer Prize Winner

With a keen eye for the changing Author of Enrique’s Journey—about social culture around us, Giridharadas a Honduran boy’s odyssey to reunite explores the world in with his mother in transition in his articles the US—Nazario gives and latest book, India young readers a fresh Calling. Learn More> view on immigration.

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Iranian Journalist

global stories

Tererai Trent

Sustainability Expert Bridging the gap between academia and business, Foley develops ways to increase the world’s food supply while concurrently decreasing the impact on the environment. Learn More>

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Media Brazile, Donna.............................4 Chatzky, Jean...............................5 Clooney, Nick...............................4 Cohen, Elizabeth..........................3 Crowley, Candy.............................4 Dyson, Michael Eric.....................6 Flatow, Ira.....................................5 Hinojosa, Maria...........................5 King, John....................................3 King, Larry....................................6 Kristof, Nicholas..........................3 Liasson, Mara..............................6 Ling, Lisa......................................5 Meade, Robin...............................4 Navarrette, Ruben........................6 Quiñones, John............................3 Rather, Dan..................................3 Rosenberg, Tina...........................3 Sanchez, Claudio.........................5 Schultz, Connie............................6 Sharpton, Al.................................5 Shipman, Claire...........................6 Vargas, Elizabeth.........................4 Williams, Juan..............................4 For Fundraisers Bello, Maria..................................9 Curtis, Jamie Lee........................8 Dutton, Charles...........................7 Johnson, Shoshana.....................9 Keaton, Diane..............................8 LeMay, Kathy................................9 Najimy, Kathy...............................9 Newsom, Jennifer Siebel............8 Norville, Deborah........................7 O’Neal, Lucille..............................9 Pallotta, Dan................................8 Petit, Philippe...............................8 Tam, Marilyn.................................9 Tambor, Jeffrey.............................7 Tomlin, Lily....................................8 Vardalos, Nia................................7 Woodruff, Lee...............................7 WuDunn, Sheryl...........................7 Education Canada, Geoffrey.......................10 Daggett, Willard.........................11 Darling-Hammond, Linda..........10 Edelman, Jonah.........................11 Ferrera, America........................11 Gardner, Howard........................10 Hill, Marc Lamont.....................11 Kozol, Jonathan.........................10 Medina, John.............................11 Ratzenberger, John...................11 Ravitch, Diane............................10 Sousa, David..............................10 Educators Bess, Stacey...............................12 Bramante, Fred.........................13 Cahill, Tierney............................12 Esquith, Rafe..............................12 Feinberg, Mike...........................13 Gruwell, Erin...............................12 Hrabowski, Freeman.................13 Johnson, LouAnne.....................12 Kuykendall, Crystal....................13 Levin, Dave.................................13 Mackie, Calvin...........................13 Thomas-EL, Salome...................13 Veatch, Chauncey......................12

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Educating for the Future Chasen, Michael........................14 Chen, Milton...............................14 Darabi, Soraya...........................15 Fullan, Michael..........................15 Garrett, Sean.............................15 Graham-Felsen, Sam................15 Jukes, Ian...................................14 Landau, Jon...............................14 McKenzie, Jaime.......................15 November, Alan.........................15 Pogue, David..............................14 Zhao, Yong..................................14 S.T.E.A.M. Ansari, Anousheh.......................18 Antoinette, Azure.......................17 Bialik, Mayim..............................16 Blumberg, Alex...........................17 Chiao, LeRoy..............................18 Cousteau, Alexandra.................18 Davidson, Adam.........................17 Emdin, Dr. Christopher..............16 Kaku, Michio..............................16 Lee, B. Gentry............................18 McLurkin, James.......................17 Nye, Bill......................................16 Perez, Rosie...............................16 Plana, Tony.................................16 Squyres, Steven.........................18 Toliver, Kay.................................18 Torres, Marco Antonio..............17 Wahl, Erik...................................17 Bullying & Social Cruelty Kindlon, Dan..............................19 Lowen, Cynthia...........................19 Silverman, Robyn......................19 Simmons, Rachel......................19 Thompson, Michael...................19 Wiseman, Rosalind....................19 Early Childhood Literacy Brown, Marc...............................20 Burton, LeVar.............................20 Elkind, David..............................21 Galinsky, Ellen...........................20 Lee, Tonya Lewis.......................20 Manzano, Sonia........................21 Martin, Lesra.............................21 Neuman, Susan B.....................20 Newberger, Dr. Eli......................21 Orman, Roscoe..........................21 Sparrow, Dr. Joshua..................21 Wood, John................................20 Parenting & Work-Life Balance Badalament, John.....................22 Belkin, Lisa................................23 Borba, Michele..........................22 Buchanan, Bay...........................22 Carter, Christine.........................22 Corrigan, Kelly............................22 Hallowell, Dr. Edward.................23 Kohn, Alfie..................................22 Levine, Madeline.......................23 Poussaint, Dr. Alvin...................23 Powers, William.........................23 Pruett, Dr. Kyle..........................23 Inclusion & Disabilities Barnett, Kristine........................24 Bonds, Mario Arnauz.................25 Casey, Caroline..........................25 Cutler, Eustacia.........................24

George, Josh..............................25 Grandin, Dr. Temple...................24 Ha, Christine..............................25 Hall, Elaine.................................24 Issacs, Diane..............................24 Mooney, Jonathan.....................24 Orfalea, Paul..............................24 Peete, Holly Robinson...............24 Roloff, Matt................................25 Taliaferro, Adam........................25 Wellness Benjamin, Dr. Regina M............26 Bennett, Dr. Shoshana.............27 Bittman, Mark...........................26 Buettner, Dan............................26 Fogle, Jared................................26 MacDowell, Andie.....................27 Mai, Jeannie..............................26 Miller, Shannon.........................27 Salley, John................................27 Stone, Katherine.......................27 Torres, Dara................................27 Williams, Venus.........................26 Motivation & Inspiration Abbott, Jim.................................30 Barcott, Rye...............................28 Boone, Herman.........................29 Carmona, Dr. Richard................29 Costa, Rebecca.........................30 Gossett Jr., Lou.........................29 Harper, Hill.................................28 Hughes, Chris............................28 Ireland, Kathy............................28 John, Daymond..........................28 Kickbusch, Consuelo Castillo...29 Louganis, Greg..........................30 Mills, Billy...................................30 Morris, Jim.................................30 O’Brien, Vanessa.......................30 Palmer, Jim................................29 Taylor, Susan L..........................28 Yarrow, Peter..............................29 Communities at Risk Bias, Dr. Lonise..........................31 Boyle, Father Gregory...............31 Combs, Dr. Brenda....................32 Edelman, Peter..........................31 Elders, Dr. M. Joycelyn...............32 Evans, Hugh..............................32 Garbarino, Dr. James................32 Gilligan, Dr. James.....................31 Katz, Dr. Jackson.......................31 Lynch, Rick.................................32 Prothrow-Stith, Dr. Deborah....31 Trozzi, Maria...............................32 Human Trafficking & Domestic Violence Addison, Corban........................33 Armstrong, Taylor.......................33 Brown, Tanya..............................33 Kim, Chong................................33 Latus, Janine..............................33 Mam, Somaly.............................33 Milian, Judge Marilyn...............33 Moore, Melissa..........................33 Muhammad, Mildred................33 Rivers, Victor Rivas...................33 Schiller, Dawn............................33 Smith, Kemba............................33 Child Welfare Felitti, Dr. Vincent.....................35 Fisher, Antwone.........................36

Greene, Dr. Ross.......................36 Hatchett, Judge Glenda...........35 Karr-Morse, Robin.....................35 Kellibrew IV, William.................36 Louise, Regina...........................35 MacDonald, Michael Patrick....36 Mathis, Judge Greg..................36 Rosenzweig, Janet....................36 Salter, Shane.............................35 Sege, Dr. Robert.......................35 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Ayers-Moore, Jennifer................38 Belushi, Jim...............................37 Collins, Judy...............................39 Cronkite, Kathy..........................39 Duke, Patty................................39 Fontaine, Claire.........................38 Fontaine, Mia.............................38 Granirer, David..........................38 Guadagnino, Vinny....................39 Hamill, Dorothy..........................37 Herren, Chris..............................37 Holliday, Jennifer.......................38 Kennedy, Patrick.......................37 Lawford, Christopher Kennedy....37 Lowe, Rob...................................37 Moyers, William Cope...............38 Pantoliano, Joe..........................39 Sheff, David...............................39 Sheff, Nic...................................39 Zailckas, Koren.........................38 Stories that Change Lives Bauman, Jeff.............................41 Dubus III, Andre........................40 Kline, Christina Baker..............40 Kopelman, Jay............................41 Korgan, Grant............................41 McBride, James.........................40 Meltzer, Brad..............................41 Moore, Wes................................40 Parravani, Christa......................40 Pemberton, Steve.....................40 Vujicic, Nick................................41 Williams, Pat..............................41 National Stories Bond, Julian...............................43 Dreyfuss, Richard......................42 Eisenhower, David.....................42 Eisenhower, Julie.......................42 Esparza, Marlen........................43 Evers-Williams, Myrlie...............42 Haygood, Wil..............................42 Jennings, Ken............................43 Karlan, Dean..............................43 Kilbourne, Jean.........................43 Liu, Eric......................................43 Nader, Ralph..............................42 Zogby, John................................42 Global Stories Arias, Oscar................................44 Brundtland, Gro.........................44 Foley, Jonathan.........................45 Giridharadas, Anand.................45 Gorbachev, Mikhail...................44 Hakakian, Roya.........................45 Hobert, Carl................................45 Hunter-Gault, Charlayne...........44 Nazario, Sonia...........................45 Robinson, Mary.........................44 Trent, Tererai..............................45 Tutu, Archbishop Desmond.......44

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Abbott, Jim.................................30 Addison, Corban........................33 Ansari , Anousheh......................18 Antoinette, Azure........................17 Arias, Oscar................................44 Armstrong, Taylor.......................33 Ayers-Moore, Jennifer................38 Badalament , John.....................22 Barcott, Rye...............................28 Barnett, Kristine........................24 Bauman, Jeff.............................41 Belkin, Lisa................................23 Bello, Maria..................................9 Belushi, Jim................................37 Benjamin, Dr. Regina M............26 Bennett, Dr. Shoshana.............27 Bess, Stacey...............................12 Bialik, Mayim..............................16 Bias, Dr. Lonise..........................31 Bittman, Mark............................26 Blumberg, Alex...........................17 Bond, Julian...............................43 Bonds, Mario Arnauz................25 Boone, Herman.........................29 Borba, Michele..........................22 Boyle, Father Gregory................31 Bramante, Fred..........................13 Brazile, Donna.............................4 Brown, Marc...............................20 Brown, Tanya..............................33 Brundtland, Gro.........................44 Buchanan, Bay..........................22 Buettner, Dan............................26 Burton, LeVar.............................20 Cahill, Tierney.............................12 Canada, Geoffrey......................10 Carmona, Dr. Richard................29 Carter, Christine.........................22 Casey, Caroline..........................25 Chasen, Michael........................14 Chatzky, Jean...............................5 Chen, Milton...............................14 Chiao, LeRoy..............................18 Clooney, Nick...............................4 Cohen, Elizabeth..........................3 Collins, Judy...............................39 Combs, Dr. Brenda...................32 Corrigan, Kelly............................22 Costa, Rebecca..........................30 Cousteau, Alexandra.................18 Cronkite, Kathy..........................39 Crowley, Candy.............................4 Curtis, Jamie Lee..........................8 Cutler, Eustacia..........................24 Daggett, Willard.........................11 Darabi, Soraya...........................15 Darling-Hammond, Linda..........10 Davidson, Adam.........................17 Dreyfuss, Richard......................42 Dubus III, Andre.........................40 Duke, Patty................................39 Dutton, Charles............................7 Dyson, Michael Eric....................6 Edelman, Peter...........................31 Edelman, Jonah.........................11 Eisenhower, David.....................42

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Kindlon, Dan..............................19 King, John.....................................3 King, Larry....................................6 Kline, Christina Baker................40 Kohn, Alfie..................................22 Kopelman, Jay............................41 Korgan, Grant.............................41 Kozol, Jonathan.........................10 Kristof, Nicholas..........................3 Kuykendall, Crystal....................13 Landau, Jon...............................14 Latus, Janine.............................33 Lawford, Christopher Kennedy....37 Lee, B. Gentry.............................18 Lee, Tonya Lewis.........................20 LeMay, Kathy................................9 Levin, Dave.................................13 Levine, Madeline.......................23 Liasson, Mara..............................6 Ling, Lisa......................................5 Liu, Eric......................................43 Louganis, Greg..........................30 Louise, Regina...........................35 Lowe, Rob...................................37 Lowen, Cynthia...........................19 Lynch, Rick.................................32 MacDonald, Michael Patrick....36 MacDowell, Andie......................27 Mackie, Calvin...........................13 Mai, Jeannie...............................26 Mam, Somaly.............................33 Manzano, Sonia........................21 Martin, Lesra.............................21 Mathis, Judge Greg..................36 McBride, James.........................40 McKenzie, Jaime.......................15 McLurkin, James........................17 Meade, Robin...............................4 Medina, John.............................11 Meltzer, Brad..............................41 Milian, Judge Marilyn...............33 Miller, Shannon..........................27 Mills, Billy...................................30 Mooney, Jonathan.....................24 Moore, Melissa..........................33 Moore, Wes................................40 Morris, Jim.................................30 Moyers, William Cope................38 Muhammad, Mildred................33 Nader, Ralph..............................42 Najimy, Kathy...............................9 Navarrette, Ruben........................6 Nazario, Sonia...........................45 Neuman, Susan B.....................20 Newberger, Dr. Eli.....................21 Newsom, Jennifer Siebel............8 Norville, Deborah.........................7 November, Alan.........................15 Nye, Bill.......................................16 O’Brien, Vanessa.......................30 O’Neal, Lucille..............................9 Orfalea, Paul..............................24 Orman, Roscoe..........................21 Pallotta, Dan................................8 Palmer, Jim................................29 Pantoliano, Joe..........................39

Parravani, Christa.....................40 Peete, Holly Robinson...............24 Pemberton, Steve......................40 Perez, Rosie...............................16 Petit, Philippe...............................8 Plana, Tony.................................16 Pogue, David..............................14 Poussaint, Dr. Alvin..................23 Powers, William.........................23 Prothrow-Stith, Dr. Deborah.....31 Pruett, Dr. Kyle...........................23 Quiñones, John............................3 Rather, Dan..................................3 Ratzenberger, John...................11 Ravitch, Diane............................10 Rivers, Victor Rivas....................33 Robinson, Mary..........................44 Roloff, Matt................................25 Rosenberg, Tina...........................3 Rosenzweig, Janet....................36 Salley, John................................27 Salter, Shane.............................35 Sanchez, Claudio.........................5 Schiller, Dawn............................33 Schultz, Connie............................6 Sege, Dr. Robert........................35 Sharpton, Al..................................5 Sheff, David...............................39 Sheff, Nic...................................39 Shipman, Claire...........................6 Silverman, Robyn.......................19 Simmons, Rachel.......................19 Smith, Kemba............................33 Sousa, David..............................10 Sparrow, Dr. Joshua..................21 Squyres, Steven.........................18 Stone, Katherine........................27 Taliaferro, Adam........................25 Tam, Marilyn.................................9 Tambor, Jeffrey.............................7 Taylor, Susan L...........................28 Thomas-EL, Salome..................13 Thompson, Michael...................19 Toliver, Kay.................................18 Tomlin, Lily....................................8 Torres, Dara...............................27 Torres, Marco Antonio...............17 Trent, Tererai..............................45 Trozzi, Maria...............................32 Tutu, Archbishop Desmond.....44 Vardalos, Nia................................7 Vargas, Elizabeth.........................4 Veatch, Chauncey......................12 Vujicic, Nick................................41 Wahl, Erik...................................17 Williams, Juan..............................4 Williams, Pat..............................41 Williams, Venus.........................26 Wiseman, Rosalind...................19 Wood, John................................20 Woodruff, Lee...............................7 WuDunn, Sheryl...........................7 Yarrow, Peter..............................29 Zailckas, Koren..........................38 Zhao, Yong..................................14 Zogby, John................................42

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