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Speakers that Draw a Crowd.........................................3 In the News.....................................................................7 Leaders with Lessons......................................................9 Education.....................................................................11 Brain Science................................................................14 STEAM..........................................................................15 Social Emotional Learning............................................16 Early Childhood & Literacy...........................................17 Stories that Change Lives.............................................18 Child Welfare................................................................22 Facing Adversity, Embracing Ability..............................23 Homelessness & Poverty..............................................25 Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders..................26 Domestic Violence & Trafficking..................................29 Index.............................................................................31
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SPEAKERS THAT DRAW A CROWD
TINA BROWN
World-Renowned Editor
JOHN QUIÑONES
Host, What Would You Do?
GRACE (GEALEY) BYERS Actress on Hit TV Show, Empire
The former editor of
An Emmy winner and
Born in the Caymans and
Vanity Fair and The
ABC’s first Latino anchor,
raised by two deaf parents,
New Yorker and founder of DailyBeast.com,
Quiñones grew up as a
Byers lends insights into
Brown is a news media pioneer. As the
child of migrant workers.
challenging social and cultural
visionary behind the Women in the World
He is the embodiment
experiences, reminding
platform, she shares compelling insights
of the transformative
us all to have compassion
on everything from the global status of
power of education.
and grace for each other.
women to the power of reinvention.
JEFFREY TAMBOR
Emmy-Winning Actor, Transparent
SONIA MANZANO
Best-Selling Author & Actress
DAYMOND JOHN
FUBU Founder & Shark Tank Star
An acclaimed actor, Tambor
Known for her iconic role
Self-made branding
champions giving back. His
as “Maria” on Sesame
visionary John inspires
interactive presentations
Street, Manzano speaks
with the life lessons he’s
draw from life’s truths
on literacy and how the
learned and encourages
and lessons to encourage
show has impacted three
others to embrace diversity
educators and social
generations of families.
and cultivate creativity.
services professionals.
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SPEAKERS THAT DRAW A CROWD
LEEZA GIBBONS
Emmy-Winning Journalist & Author
Best-Selling Author
STEVEN MICHAEL QUEZADA Actor, Teacher & Humanitarian
A renowned entertainment
A literary sensation for
An actor on the Emmy-
news icon and winner of
his gripping spy novels
winning series Breaking
The Celebrity Apprentice,
and heroic children’s
Bad, Quezada is also a youth
Gibbons is also an activist
books, Meltzer inspires
and community activist,
and motivator who
with a discussion on
and a proud member of the
empowers people to get
how we can truly live up
Albuquerque School Board.
the most out of life.
to our potential in life.
JAMIE LEE CURTIS
Award-Winning Actress & Author
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BRAD MELTZER
HILL HARPER
Actor, Author & Lawyer
MAYIM BIALIK
Neuroscientist & Actress
The author of several
Harper founded the Manifest
Best known for roles on
best-selling children’s
Your Destiny Foundation to give
The Big Bang Theory
books, Curtis shares proven
underserved teens a launching
and Blossom, PhD-holder
strategies for promoting
pad for success. A leading voice
and neuroscience
self-esteem in kids.
in financial literacy, he teaches
curriculum-designer Bialik
kids how to establish a smart
makes learning science
financial path early in life.
cool and exciting.
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SPEAKERS THAT DRAW A CROWD
SAMANTHA HARRIS Entertainment Journalist
STEVE WOZNIAK Co-Founder of Apple
LEVAR BURTON
Actor & Literacy Advocate
The former host of Dancing
A Silicon Valley icon,
Host of the Emmy-winning
with the Stars, Harris is
Wozniak has always
PBS series Reading Rainbow,
also a cancer survivor and
been passionate about
Burton is an outspoken
the founder of GottaMakeLemonade.com.
technology. He reminds
champion for literacy who
She energizes communities to choose
us that a love of learning,
is known for creating a
positivity in the face of adversity.
when fostered, can
generation of passionate
lead to great things.
and engaged youth.
BEVERLY BOND
Founder & CEO of Black Girls Rock!
DIANE GUERRERO
Actress, Orange is the New Black
JON LANDAU
Producer of Titanic & Avatar
A model and DJ who works
At age 14, Guerrero
A pioneering effects artist,
to empower inner-city
watched her family be
Landau inspires us to push
girls through the arts,
deported. She shares the
the creative boundaries of
Bond was named one of
incredible story of how she
storytelling and imagination
Essence’s “Women Who
was able to remain in the US,
to become architects
Are Changing the World.”
continue her education, and
of our own realities.
build a successful career.
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SPEAKERS THAT DRAW A CROWD
HUGH EVANS
Founder, Global Citizen
ROBERT SAFIAN Head of Fast Company
ROB LOWE
Actor & Activist
Evans’ personal mission
An award-winning editor,
A remarkable actor,
to end poverty has
Safian showcases how
Lowe enthralls audiences
mobilized millions. As
individuals and schools
with his life-affirming
founder of the annual
can thrive by applying
stories of addiction and
Global Citizen Festival, a concert series to
innovative thinking and
recovery in a charming
reward those who have made contributions
creative leadership strategies
and engaging keynote.
to their communities, Evans inspires and
from corporate models.
motivates with his passion and purpose.
DEBORAH NORVILLE Emmy-Winning Journalist
JANE SEYMOUR
Actress & Children’s Activist
Actor & Activist
The anchor of Inside
An award-winning actress,
Best known as “Cliff” from
Edition and a best-selling
entrepreneur, and global
Cheers, Ratzenberger has done
author, Norville is a
philanthropist, Seymour
voiceovers on such popular
sought-after motivator who
empowers audiences to
films as Inside Out and Finding
examines the connection
find the opportunities in
Dory. His foundation, Nuts,
between gratitude and
the challenges we face.
Bolts and Thingamajigs, trains
happiness in life.
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JOHN RATZENBERGER
students for vocational careers.
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IN THE NEWS
NICHOLAS KRISTOF & SHERYL WUDUNN
Pulitzer Prize Winners
JUAN WILLIAMS
Award-Winning Journalist
DAN RATHER
Legendary Broadcaster
Human rights advocates
Known for his objectivity,
and journalists Kristof
Williams speaks from the
and WuDunn present
frontlines of American
than ever as a widely followed and active voice
compelling stories about
communities and brings
on social media. Founder of the multimedia
global oppression and
fresh insights to top
production company, News and Guts, he
offer insights into how we
social and political
draws from years of global experience to bring
can change the world.
issues in the news.
a valuable perspective to current events.
JOHN KING
CNN Chief National Correspondent
MARIA HINOJOSA Emmy-Winning Journalist
Legendary reporter Rather remains more relevant
PETER BAKER
White House Correspondent
An award-winning
A trailblazer in news and
Having covered some of
journalist, King draws
investigative reporting,
the most dramatic political
from decades of experience to offer
Hinojosa shares with
issues and scandals
in-depth analysis and commentary
audiences stories about
in American history,
on politics, world affairs, social
America’s ever-changing
Baker lends his unique
issues and media trends.
cultural landscape.
perspective on government, leadership and justice.
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IN THE NEWS
TRACY MARTIN & SYBRINA FULTON Parents of Trayvon Martin
JIM AVILA
ABC News & White House Correspondent
After the death
An award-winning
of their son
journalist, Avila reflects on
CLAUDIO SANCHEZ
Education Correspondent, NPR Former elementary and middle school teacher
made national headlines, these parents
current events and shares a
Sanchez shares a valuable perspective as
became dedicated to transforming family
valuable perspective on how
he examines the “three P’s” of education
tragedy into social change. They continue
national issues affect us all.
reform: politics, policy, and pedagogy.
to advocate for racial justice through the Trayvon Martin Foundation.
WADE DAVIS
Equality Advocate & Former NFL Player
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ROLAND MARTIN Host, News One Now
CORNEL WEST
Provocative Public Intellectual
The Executive Director of
A nationally syndicated
Passionate about cultivating
the You Can Play Project,
columnist and widely
critical thinking, Dr. West
Davis is an educator on
read author, Martin is a
plays an integral role in
gender, race, and orientation
passionate and sought-
shaping U.S. education
equality. He lends insights
after voice on issues
policy. He lends guidance on
on how to cultivate safe,
of race, education and
how to create learning that’s
affirming environments.
community involvement.
accessible and impactful.
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LEADERS WITH LESSONS
MARY ROBINSON
Former President, Ireland
CORNELL WILLIAM BROOKS President & CEO, NAACP
TAWAKKOL KARMAN
Nobel Laureate & Human Rights Activist
As a member of The Elders
Brooks shares the riveting
A passionate education
and President of the Mary
personal story of how he went
advocate and supporter
Robinson Foundation—Climate
from having nothing to leading
of peaceful resistance,
Justice, Robinson speaks on
one of the nation’s oldest
Karman is credited for
leadership and accountability
grassroots-based civil rights organizations. He
groundbreaking political, social, educational
in global education, climate
is dedicated to securing political, educational,
and cultural change in Yemen.
change and human rights.
social, and economic equality for all.
TIM URBAN
Creator of Blog, Wait But Why
JOHNNETTA COLE President Emerita, Bennett & Spelman Colleges
JOE ECHEVARRIA
Co-Chairman, My Brother’s Keeper Alliance
One of the Internet’s most
Currently the Director of the
Echevarria leads the
popular bloggers and
Smithsonian National Museum
My Brother’s Keeper
of African Art, Cole draws
Alliance, a White House
writers, Urban combines depth with humor to prove that complex long form thinking can captivate our short attention span world.
from her experiences as an
initiative turned nonprofit, that assists
educator and humanitarian to lend a unique
minority youth. A South Bronx latchkey
perspective to such critical issues as race,
kid who grew up in poverty, he shares an
gender, and all other forms of inequality.
inspiring story of working his way from the mailroom to the corner office at Deloitte LLP.
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LEADERS WITH LESSONS
GEOFFREY CANADA
Child & Community Advocate
FREEMAN HRABOWSKI President of UMBC
DR. RICHARD CARMONA 17th U.S. Surgeon General
As the founder of Harlem
A renowned educator whose
Homeless in his childhood
Children’s Zone, Canada
passion for STEAM has
and a high school dropout,
has dedicated his life to
transformed his campus,
Carmona ultimately became
addressing the needs
Hrabowski partners with
U.S. Surgeon General.
of at-risk children and
businesses and the community
He speaks on the infinite
families, and improving
to foster skills, ensuring
potential of the human spirit
education inequities.
graduates are employable.
and the power of education.
Photo: Michael Brandon Landsberg
ALBERTO CARVALHO
Expert on Education Transformation
ANAT BARON
Former Head, Mike’s Hard Lemonade
FATHER GREGORY BOYLE CEO of Homeboy Industries
The Superintendent of
An entrepreneur and
Creator of the largest gang
Miami-Dade County
brand builder, Baron is an
intervention, rehab and
Public Schools, Carvalho is
innovative leader known
re-entry program in Los
for her ability to problem
Angeles County, Father
credited for successfully turning his district around and elevating
solve and strategize. She guides organizations in
Boyle provides opportunities
it to one of the nation’s highest-
embracing change and overcoming obstacles.
for reformed urban youth.
performing urban school systems.
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EDUCATION
DIANE RAVITCH
Public School Advocate
JEFFREY SELINGO
Education Thought Leader
CHRISTOPHER EMDIN Professor of Science, Columbia
Known as the nation’s
A best-selling author,
Urban education reform expert
leading champion for
Selingo shares valuable
Emdin opens our eyes to the
public education, Ravitch
insights into how to get
magic of teaching. Reminding
writes on the danger of
the most out of your
us that students enter the
privatizing public schools.
college experience today
classroom from different
Her widely read blog has
so you are best prepared
walks of life, he shares creative
had over 30 million hits.
for the jobs of tomorrow.
methods for engaging all youth.
MICHAEL FULLAN
Teacher & Education Innovator
PASI SAHLBERG
Expert on Finnish Education
YONG ZHAO
Globalization Expert
An award-winning author
An author and educator,
Zhao focuses on integrating
and global authority
Sahlberg touts creativity
Eastern and Western
on education systems,
in lieu of standardization
educational best practices.
Fullan works tirelessly
and teaches how to
He explores education
with educators to put
apply Finnish lessons
in our global age and
21 -century education
to America’s schools.
encourages us to think of
st
in reach of all children.
students as entrepreneurs.
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EDUCATION
TONY WAGNER
ERIC SHENINGER
WILLIAM DERESIEWICZ
Professor & Education Expert
International Center for Leadership in Education
Examining the disconnect
A pioneer in digital learning,
Deresiewicz presents
between our education system
Sheninger assists school
groundbreaking insight
and the demands of today’s
leaders nationwide in
into the power of a liberal
economy, Wagner challenges
embracing and effectively
arts education and the
the emphasis placed on
utilizing technology
role schools will play in
academic achievement versus
through his Pillars of Digital
shaping our future.
developing engaged citizens.
Leadership framework.
ALAN BLANKSTEIN
President, HOPE Foundation
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MILTON CHEN
Educational Strategist
Award-Winning Essayist & Critic
RUBY PAYNE
Founder, aha! Process
An award-winning educational
Chen is the former Executive
Internationally known for
leader who was once a “high-
Director of the George Lucas
her book and workshop,
risk” youth, Blankstein draws
Education Foundation, which
A Framework for
from field-tested approaches
drives Edutopia.com. He
Understanding Poverty,
and years of working alongside
illustrates the best practices
Payne helps students and
Pedro Noguera to help improve
for using technology
adults of all economic
schools and communities.
in every classroom.
backgrounds achieve success.
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EDUCATION
IAN JUKES
Educator & Tech Expert
SALOME THOMAS-EL Author, Teacher & Principal
STEPHEN RITZ
Urban Gardener & Green Educator
A passionate education
Thomas-EL uses chess to foster
An innovative educator, Ritz earned global
evangelist and author, Jukes
critical thinking in students.
attention when he started growing food
offers strategies to align
He shares how schools
on the roof of his South Bronx school.
technology and education
can become more student
He reminds us that every day holds an
to enhance classroom
centric through collaboration
opportunity to do something great.
outcomes and ensure
between teachers,
21st-century fluency.
administrators and parents.
Photo: Stacy Moseley
DONNA PORTER & DWAYNE “DJ” BATISTE
Inspirational Teacher-Student Duo
CARL HOBERT
Founder, Axis of Hope
TIERNEY CAHILL
Teacher & Congressional Candidate
Award-winning educator Porter single-
To be truly worldly, you
Cahill ran for Congress from
handedly changed the course of Dwayne
need to think outside
her classroom and won 34%
“DJ” Batiste’s life when she transformed
the realm of experience.
of the vote, demonstrating
him from former gang member to
Hobert raises our awareness
that anyone can make
head of the class. She shares tips and
and provokes us to think
a difference when they
tools for reaching all students.
globally by using case
choose to get involved.
studies and role-playing.
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BRAIN SCIENCE
JOHN MEDINA Author, Brain Rules
GOLDIE HAWN
Award-Winning Actress
Best-Selling Author
A developmental molecular
Dedicated to creating a
The author of The Sports
biologist, Medina spins
world where children
Gene, Epstein discusses
brain research and how the
thrive, Hawn’s foundation
how brain sports science
brain interprets information
developed the acclaimed
can be applied both in the
into captivating talks and
MindUP teaching model to
classroom and on the field.
effective education strategies
bring mindfulness into the
He shares useful tools for
for children and teens.
classroom and improve focus.
educators and parents.
MICHIO KAKU
Esteemed Theoretical Physicist
ROBYN SILVERMAN Youth Advocate
DAVID SOUSA
Brain Scientist & Author
One of the most widely
Silverman educates
International neuroscientist,
recognized figures in
audiences with
educational consultant, and
science, string theory co-
her empowering
author, Sousa translates
founder Kaku captivates
approach that focuses on developing a
brain research into easy-
audiences with his
child’s natural assets, rather than focusing
to-understand analysis on
unique way of relating
on their deficits. She integrates brain
how the brain learns best.
physics to daily life.
science with research on grit and resiliency to help boost self-esteem in kids.
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DAVID EPSTEIN
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STEAM
JASON LATIMER Renowned Illusionist
TALITHIA WILLIAMS Education Advocate
DAVID POGUE Tech Guru
Inspired by STEAM,
A professor, mathematician
The former host of NOVA
Latimer uses
and statistician, Williams opens
ScienceNow and author
scientific principles as he performs jaw-
our eyes to the role everyday
of the Missing Manual
dropping illusions to demonstrate the
data can play in our lives.
series, Pogue delivers
magic of science. His ongoing exhibit at the
Sharing new ways of looking at
entertaining talks on the
San Diego Science museum will soon be
numbers, she inspires students
impact of science and
opening at other museums nationwide.
to embrace STEM subjects.
technology on society.
STEVEN SQUYRES
Mars Rover Project Leader
BILL NYE
The Science Guy
SYLVESTER JAMES GATES Pioneering String Theory Physicist
Cornell professor Squyres
Nye makes science and
A professor and researcher
made history as the leader
technology entertaining and
known for his groundbreaking
of NASA’s pioneering
accessible to all generations.
contributions to the world
robotic drive across
Exuding a childlike wonder,
of physics, Gates explains
Mars. His charismatic
he customizes presentations
complex theories in a
presentations include
to explore complex
fun, accessible way.
real-time Rover footage.
science in a fun way.
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ROSALIND WISEMAN Teacher, Parent & Youth Culture Expert
MICHELE BORBA
Teacher & Educational Psychologist
RACHEL SIMMONS
Author & Youth Culture Expert
A pioneer in understanding
Drawing on research showing
Exploring the intersection of
today’s youth, Wiseman
today’s selfie-obsessed teens
gender, culture, and development,
explains how we can
are 40% less empathetic
Simmons examines what it
create better experiences
than a generation ago, Borba
takes for young women to thrive
for young people by
presents a new framework
in college. She offers strategies
cultivating cultures of
for activating empathy to
to become more assertive,
dignity in our schools.
succeed in school and life.
authentic, and self-aware.
CHRISTINE CARTER
MICHAEL THOMPSON
Author & Happiness Expert
Child Psychologist
JESSICA HERTHEL
LGBTQ Rights Advocate & Author
In her books, Carter offers
International child,
Co-author of the acclaimed
science-based advice, tips
parenting, and school
children’s book about a
and strategies to cultivate
culture expert Thompson
transgender girl, entitled I Am
emotional intelligence
reveals the social and
Jazz—which inspired a TLC
and ensure happiness
emotional journey
series of the same name—
throughout life, from
children take through
Herthel shares stories from
childhood to the workplace.
their school years.
her community to encourage teachers to create safe, accepting environments for ALL children.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD & LITERACY
MARC BROWN Creator of “Arthur”
CHRIS GARDNER
Inspiration, The Pursuit of Happyness
KELLY CORRIGAN
Best-Selling Author & Reading Advocate
Author-illustrator of the
An entrepreneur and single
A fierce literacy advocate
treasured Arthur series,
parent, Gardner penned the
who urges us to find meaning
Brown has influenced children
autobiography, The Pursuit
in the lives we are living,
and learning for over 30 years.
of Happyness, which inspired
Corrigan expands on the
He speaks to the importance
the hit film of the same name.
positive habits we can develop
of literacy, education, and
He works to help others
and the lessons we can learn
fostering creativity.
reach their full potential.
when we live in the moment.
SUSAN B. NEUMAN
Former Assistant Secretary of Education
ALFIE KOHN
Education Expert & Author
SHANE SALTER Child Advocate
Educator Neuman writes
A leading champion for
Salter went from being a foster
about early childhood
progressive education, Kohn
child and teen dad to becoming
literacy and the impact
speaks widely on human
one of today’s leading child
of poverty on learning.
behavior, education, and
advocates. He devotes
She helps school
parenting. He consistently
his energies to neglected
districts work to close
reminds us to work with
children through The Shane
the achievement gap.
children, not control them.
Salter for Kids Foundation.
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STORIES THAT CHANGE LIVES
WES MOORE
Author & Youth Advocate
Pulitzer Prize Winner & Education Advocate
STEVE PEMBERTON Inspirational Child Advocate
Author of The Other Wes
A passionate champion of
In A Chance in the World
Moore and The Work,
the disenfranchised, Suskind
(a 2017 film), Pemberton
Moore reminds us that
inspires with his incredible
chronicles his journey from
potential is universal, but
story of how his autistic son,
a neglectful foster home to
opportunity is not. He
Owen, emerged from the
becoming a Chief Diversity
founded BridgeEdu to enable
shadows of autism to become
Officer. He reminds us all that
success for all students.
a thriving young adult.
we can make a difference in life.
ERNIE HUDSON Actor & Activist
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RON SUSKIND
TEMPLE GRANDIN Autism Activist
TERERAI TRENT
Oprah’s Favorite Guest
The star of such hits as
The most accomplished adult
From humble beginnings
Ghostbusters, Law and
with autism in the world,
in Zimbabwe to countless
Order, and Fox’s new
Grandin reminds us that all
appearances on Oprah, Dr.
series, APB, Hudson shares
children can be taught. She
Trent believes in education as
life lessons on fatherhood,
inspired the HBO film, Temple
the path out of poverty. She
overcoming adversity and
Grandin, which documents
and Oprah have partnered
following your dreams.
her fascinating life.
to open schools in Africa.
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STORIES THAT CHANGE LIVES
ERIN GRUWELL
Teacher, Catalyst & Author
ALFREDO QUIÑONES-HINOJOSA Renowned Neurosurgeon
ROSIE KING
Advocate for Disabilities Rights
Freedom Writers author
Known around the globe as
King first hit the headlines in the UK
Gruwell teaches educators
“Dr. Q,” Quiñones-Hinojosa
when she accurately diagnosed her own
how to incorporate the
went from migrant worker to
Asperger’s syndrome at age nine. Since
lessons she gleaned in her
Head of Brain Tumor Surgery at
her popular TEDMED talk, she continues
classroom, using journals
Johns Hopkins. His remarkable
to raise awareness about autism.
and the power of storytelling
story is being developed
to enhance learning.
into a movie by Disney.
STACEY BESS Teacher & Author
JEFF BAUMAN
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor
ANNE GEDDES
Renowned Infant Photographer
Subject of the movie Beyond
After losing both legs on that
Geddes, whose iconic
the Blackboard, which
tragic Boston day, Bauman
work is beloved
chronicles her years teaching
persevered in the face of
worldwide, is driven
a K-12 class in a homeless
challenge. His journey towards
by her deeply held
shelter, Bess shares heartfelt
recovery is detailed in his
belief that children
stories about the lessons
book Stronger and the 2017
must be protected,
students can teach us.
movie of the same title.
nurtured and loved.
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STORIES THAT CHANGE LIVES
PATRICK “BLAKE” LEEPER The American Bladerunner
Entrepreneur & Veteran
JAMES MCBRIDE
National Book Award Winner
Despite being born
After witnessing extreme
An acclaimed author and
without lower legs, Leeper
poverty in Nairobi’s Kibera
award-wining jazz musician,
pursued his dream of
slums, Barcott created Carolina
McBride unites story
being an Olympian. Now,
for Kibera, a collaborative
with song to create an
he inspires others with his
NGO. He advocates giving
entertaining program that
credo: “the only disability
communities what they need
explores life’s rich lessons.
is a bad attitude.”
to solve their own problems.
NIA VARDALOS Writer & Actress
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RYE BARCOTT
WIL HAYGOOD
Author of The Butler & Showdown
JENNIFER NEWSOM Filmmaker
The writer, producer and
A Washington Post reporter
The brilliant filmmaker
actress from My Big Fat
who wrote the true story
behind Miss Representation
Greek Wedding, Vardalos
that inspired the movie The
and The Mask You Live
authored the acclaimed
Butler, Haygood examines
In, Newsom forces us to
book Instant Mom, and is an
the first African American
question the power of media
ardent advocate for adoption
Supreme Court Justice in
in influencing our self-image.
and the foster care system.
his new book, Showdown.
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STORIES THAT CHANGE LIVES
MEL ROBBINS CNN Commentator & Creator, Five Second Rule
HERMAN BOONE
Remember the Titans Inspiration
DR. LONISE BIAS
Community Development Advocate
The woman behind one
The true-life inspiration
of the most popular TEDx
behind the award-winning
talks in the world, Robbins
film, Boone shows
After losing both sons to drugs and
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audiences how utilizing
violence, Dr. Bias made it her life’s
shortcuts to remove the
teamwork, respect
work to inspire others with a message
negative thoughts that hold
and understanding can
of hope and perseverance.
us back in life and work.
surmount any obstacle.
RALPH NADER Consumer Advocate
LEE WOODRUFF
Author & Media Contributor
ROBERT TOWNSEND
Actor & Former CEO, Black Family Channel
Called “the country’s
Known for her down-to-
Townsend takes audiences
conscience,” Nader
earth, compassionate
on a hilarious ride through
discusses current events
style, Woodruff tackles
his failures and triumphs.
with a unique understanding
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From growing up on
of how corporate and
life—including family,
Chicago’s rough West Side
political decision-makers
friends and marriage—
to becoming a performer,
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he shares the life lessons that changed him forever.
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CHILD WELFARE
ANTWONE FISHER
Best-Selling Author & Screenwriter
JUDGE GLENDA HATCHETT Star of TV’s Judge Hatchett
Expert on Child Development
Born in prison to a teenage
A former juvenile court
Widely considered a
mother, Fisher suffered
judge and author of Dare to
parenting visionary, Dr.
12 years of abuse at the
Take Charge, Hatchett helps
Pruett draws from decades of
hands of his foster family.
children and their families
research to provide parents
His memoir, Finding
overcome adversity.
the tools for understanding,
Fish, inspired the feature
nurturing and enjoying a
film Antwone Fisher.
child’s early development.
DEREK CLARK
Viral Sensation, “Rapping Dad”
TONYA LEWIS LEE
Author, Producer & Activist
WILLIAM KELLIBREW IV Anti-Violence Advocate
Clark suffered years of
A creative presence in
From a childhood filled with abuse and
childhood abuse before being
children’s literature and
trauma to becoming a renowned activist
saved by foster parents.
production for almost
against violence, Kellibrew brings his
Now known as the Internet’s
15 years, Lee is also a
story to life with passion and sensitivity.
“Rapping Dad,” he inspires
spokesperson for the
with a message of hope and
A Healthy Baby Begins
unwavering perseverance.
with You infant mortality awareness campaign.
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FACING ADVERSITY, EMBRACING ABILITY
DR. JENNIFER ARNOLD Neonatologist & Cancer Survivor
MARIO ARNAUZ BONDS Motivator & Singer/Songwriter
TIM SHRIVER
Chairman, Special Olympics
Featured on TLC’s hit
Before he was an author and
Passionate about promoting
docudrama, The Little
star on NBC’s Glee Project,
the gifts of the marginalized,
Couple, Dr. Arnold is a
Bonds was a child beset
Shriver has helped drive
champion for healthcare
by blindness and abuse.
exciting new Special
simulation education
Now, he demonstrates
Olympics programs in athlete
and motivates others to
what it truly means to
leadership, health, education,
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overcome adversity.
and family support.
JOSH GEORGE Paralympian
Photo: Julie Soefer
CHRISTINE HA
Blind Chef & Winner, MasterChef
LANCE ALLRED
First Legally Deaf Player in NBA History
After miraculously surviving a fall from
Ha may have lost her
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sense of sight, but not
and raised in an extremist
George went on to become the best
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polygamist commune, Allred
wheelchair athlete in the world. Sharing his
swapped finance for food
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with phenomenal success,
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audiences with his “can do” attitude.
and now keynotes on
to overcome setbacks and
overcoming adversity.
pursue their dreams.
th
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FACING ADVERSITY, EMBRACING ABILITY
NICK VUJICIC
CEO, Life Without Limbs
Professor, Motivator & Consultant
JONATHAN MOONEY Learning Disabilities Advocate
Born without arms and
A pioneer in the diversity and
Why worry about drawing
legs, Vujicic shares his
disability arena, Kaufman—who was
outside the lines, when
story of a full life. He
born with cerebral palsy—shares
the lines can be redrawn?
speaks of purpose, love,
innovative approaches to leadership,
Mooney advises teachers
and hope, and teaches
change management, and more.
and mentors on how to
that anything is possible
educate and relate to
with faith in oneself.
youth with disabilities.
GREG GADSON
Decorated Army Commander
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JONATHAN KAUFMAN
HEATHER ABBOTT
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor
PAUL DAUGHERTY Journalist & Social Activist
After an attack in Iraq cost
Abbott’s life changed forever when she
Determined to help daughter
Col. Gadson both legs, he
was struck by bomb shrapnel and lost
Jillian, who was born with
remained on active duty
her left leg. She captivates audiences
Down syndrome, define
in the Army. Star of the
with her compelling story of pain,
herself as a contributing citizen
film Battleship, he inspires
anger, optimism and resilience.
of the world, Daugherty blazed
with a message of courage,
a new trail for those born
perseverance and teamwork.
with intellectual disabilities.
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HOMELESSNESS & POVERTY
PETER EDELMAN Law Professor & Author
BRENDA COMBS
Inspirational Social Activist
KEVIN POWELL
Author, Journalist & Activist
A lifelong antipoverty
From being homeless and
Called “transformative,”
advocate, Edelman outlines
living for 10 years under
Powell shares his
why the income-level
a bridge to becoming a
extraordinary life journey from
disparity in the US is now
respected teacher, Dr. Combs
extreme childhood poverty
wider than ever and delves
is living proof that one can
to becoming one of today’s
into what is happening to the
overcome great adversity and
most acclaimed political,
people behind the statistics.
change the course of their life.
cultural and hip-hop voices.
MICHAEL PATRICK MACDONALD NYT Best-Selling Author & Activist
LUCILLE O’NEAL Author & Motivator
CONSUELO CASTILLO KICKBUSCH Army Lieutenant Colonel
Author of All Souls and
O’Neal raised four kids
A staunch advocate for
Easter Rising, MacDonald
alone, including NBA’s Shaq.
education, Kickbusch
shares stories of surviving
Having overcome poverty
overcame poverty,
an abusive family upbringing
and addiction, she now
discrimination and illiteracy
amidst a tangled relationship
embraces the power of
to become the highest
between poverty and
community, education and
ranking Hispanic woman in
class in South Boston.
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MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
CHRIS HERREN Former NBA Player
Former U.S. Representative
RUTH POINTER The Pointer Sisters
Herren realized his dream of
Fighting tirelessly to
Known for her deep, soulful
playing for the Boston Celtics
provide millions of
voice, Pointer penned the
only to lose it all to addiction.
Americans with mental
heartfelt memoir, Still So
He shares his life-affirming
health treatment, Kennedy
Excited!: My Life as a Pointer
experiences in Basketball
is an impassioned
Sister, and shares her
Junkie and the ESPN
speaker who refuses to
experiences with addiction,
documentary, Unguarded.
accept the status quo.
recovery, and redemption.
JUDY COLLINS
Folk Singer & Activist
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PATRICK KENNEDY
SEAN ASTIN
Mental Health Awareness Advocate
RICHARD DREYFUSS Actor & Social Activist
Having struggled with
Son of the legendary Patty Duke, Astin is
Academy Award winner Dreyfuss
alcoholism and the tragic
an acclaimed filmmaker and actor best
eloquently discusses coping with mental
loss of her son to suicide,
known for his roles in the Lord of the Rings
illness, substance use disorders, and his
Collins shares a heartfelt
trilogy, The Goonies and Rudy. A vocal
personal search for meaning in life.
story that offers solace
advocate for mental health awareness, he
to others overcoming
candidly and compassionately shares his
life-altering circumstances.
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BRIAN CUBAN
Mental Health & Recovery Advocate
KATHY CRONKITE Mental Health Advocate
JOE PANTOLIANO
Actor & Mental Health Advocate
Younger brother of Shark
Best-selling author of On
Director of Hope’s
Tank’s and Dallas Maverick’s
the Edge of Darkness,
Messengers and founder of
Mark Cuban, Brian draws
Cronkite fights the stigma
NKM2, two mental health
from personal experience
attached to mental
advocacy projects, Pantoliano
as he examines the factors
illness by educating
puts a face on mental
that led to his eating and
people about depression
health issues with humor,
substance use disorders.
and how to get help.
courage, and compassion.
DAVID & NIC SHEFF
Mental Health Advocates & Authors
WILLIAM COPE MOYERS Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY LAWFORD Actor, Motivator & Author
Authors of such books as
The author of Broken:
In recovery from drug
Beautiful Boy (soon a feature
My Story of Addiction
addiction for over 27 years,
film) and more recently, Clean
and Redemption,
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and Tweak, this father-son pair
Moyers navigates the
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Lawford was named a UN
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MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
TONY HOFFMAN
Pro BMX Competitor & Recovering Addict
SHEILA HAMILTON
Emmy-Winning Journalist & Radio Host
DAVID GRANIRER
Counselor & Stand-Up Comic
After a downward spiral of addiction
Hamilton’s world crumbled
After struggling with
almost cost Hoffman his career and
when her husband was
debilitating anxiety and
life, he founded the Freewheel Project,
diagnosed with bipolar
depression for many years,
a non-profit BMX racing organization
disorder and ended his life.
Granirer founded Stand Up
devoted to educating youth on the
Sharing her journey from
For Mental Health, and now
importance of leading drug-free lives.
grief to healing, she speaks to
uses stand-up comedy to
the turmoil of mental illness.
cope, heal and educate.
CANDY FINNIGAN
A&E’s The Face of Recovery
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PATRICK O’BRIEN
Broadcaster & Recovering Addict
CARLY LEHWALD
ABC Family’s Becoming Us
An internationally
Perhaps best known for his work as
Part of the critically-acclaimed
recognized interventionist
a sportscaster with CBS and NBC,
docuseries, Lehwald is a trans
and addiction specialist,
and as the host of Access Hollywood
woman who transitioned
Finnigan helps audiences
and Entertainment Tonight, O’Brien
publicly in 2012. A passionate
overcome personal
is now more than seven years sober
advocate for the transgender
crises with equal parts
and counsels athletes, celebrities,
community, she shares
humor and hope.
and addicts on a daily basis.
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JOE TORRE
Legendary MLB Manager
MIRA SORVINO
Actress & Human Rights Advocate
NAOMI JUDD
Grammy-Winning Singer
A vocal advocate to end
As a UN Human Rights Ambassador
Country music icon Judd is
domestic violence, Torre
and passionate voice, Sorvino
now sharing with the world
founded the Joe Torre Safe at
has been at the forefront of the
the terrifying depression that
Home Foundation to educate students,
fight against human trafficking for years.
overtook her following a 2011
parents, teachers, and faculty about the
Having interviewed victims and survivors
tour. Detailing her struggle,
devastating effects of domestic violence.
around the world, she lends an informed
she offers an impassioned
voice to one of today’s most critical issues.
message of hope and healing.
LIZ SECCURO
Victims’ Rights Activist
VICTOR RIVAS RIVERS Actor, Author & Activist
ELIZABETH SMART
Abduction Survivor & Author
Two decades after being
In his best-selling book
Smart made headlines when
drugged and raped by a
A Private Family Matter,
her abduction became one
fellow student, Seccuro
Rivers describes his
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brought her perpetrator
experiences with abuse and
of our time. She shares an
to justice. She shares her
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incredible account of survival,
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he teaches how to break
overcoming adversity,
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & TRAFFICKING
TAYLOR ARMSTRONG Reality TV Star & Activist
TANYA BROWN
Domestic Violence Activist
Survivor of Cleveland Kidnappings
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Sister to the late Nicole
Knight, the first of the three
abusive relationship to
Brown Simpson, Tanya
women abducted by notorious
the heights of The Real
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Cleveland kidnapper Ariel
Housewives of Beverly
advocating domestic violence
Castro, recounts her years in
Hills, Armstrong’s inspiring
prevention and mental health
captivity, her escape and the
story is shared in her book,
awareness. She offers an
powerful inner strength that
Hiding from Reality.
inspiring message of hope.
has helped her rebuild her life.
MELISSA MOORE Lifetime TV Host & Abuse Prevention Advocate
MILDRED MUHAMMAD Founder, After the Trauma
DAWN SCHILLER
Human Trafficking Survivor
The daughter of a serial
The former wife of
A survivor of the Wonderland
killer, Moore now hosts
DC Sniper John Allen
murders, Schiller has
Lifetime Network’s
Muhammad, Mildred helps
championed several
Monsters in My Family,
domestic abuse survivors
advocacy projects to help
which helps victims of
regain control of their lives.
victims of trafficking and
violence cope with their
domestic violence.
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Abbott, Heather...............................24 Allred, Lance.....................................23 Armstrong, Taylor............................30 Arnold, Dr. Jennifer.........................23 Astin, Sean.........................................26 Avila, Jim...............................................8 Baker, Peter...........................................7 Barcott, Rye.......................................20 Baron, Anat........................................10 Batiste, Dwayne “DJ”......................13 Bauman, Jeff......................................19 Bess, Stacey.......................................19 Bialik, Mayim.......................................4 Bias, Dr. Lonise.................................21 Blankstein, Alan...............................12 Bond, Beverly.......................................5 Bonds, Mario Arnauz......................23 Boone, Herman................................21 Borba, Michele..................................16 Boyle, Father Gregory...................10 Brooks, Cornell William...................9 Brown, Marc......................................17 Brown, Tanya.....................................30 Brown, Tina..........................................3 Burton, LeVar.......................................5 Byers, Grace (Gealey)........................3 Cahill, Tierney...................................13 Canada, Geoffrey.............................10 Carmona, Dr. Richard....................10 Carter, Christine...............................16 Carvalho, Alberto............................10 Chen, Milton.....................................12 Clark, Derek.......................................22 Cole, Johnnetta..................................9
Collins, Judy......................................26 Combs, Brenda.................................25 Corrigan, Kelly..................................17 Cronkite, Kathy.................................27 Cuban, Brian......................................27 Curtis, Jamie Lee................................4 Daugherty, Paul...............................24 Davis, Wade..........................................8 Deresiewicz, William.......................12 Dreyfuss, Richard.............................26 Echevarria, Joe....................................9 Edelman, Peter.................................25 Emdin, Christopher.........................11 Epstein, David...................................14 Evans, Hugh.........................................6 Finnigan, Candy...............................28 Fisher, Antwone...............................22 Fullan, Michael.................................11 Fulton, Sybrina....................................8 Gadson, Greg....................................24 Gardner, Chris...................................17 Gates, Sylvester James...................15 Geddes, Anne...................................19 George, Josh.....................................23 Gibbons, Leeza...................................4 Grandin, Temple..............................18 Granirer, David.................................28 Gruwell, Erin......................................19 Guerrero, Diane..................................5 Ha, Christine......................................23 Hamilton, Sheila..............................28 Harper, Hill............................................4 Harris, Samantha................................5 Hatchett, Judge Glenda................22
Hawn, Goldie.....................................14 Haygood, Wil.....................................20 Herren, Chris.....................................26 Herthel, Jessica................................16 Hinojosa, Maria...................................7 Hobert, Carl.......................................13 Hoffman, Tony..................................28 Hrabowski, Freeman......................10 Hudson, Ernie....................................18 John, Daymond..................................3 Judd, Naomi......................................29 Jukes, Ian............................................13 Kaku, Michio......................................14 Karman, Tawakkol..............................9 Kaufman, Jonathan........................24 Kellibrew IV, William......................22 Kennedy, Patrick..............................26 Kickbusch, Consuelo Castillo.......25 King, John.............................................7 King, Rosie.........................................19 Knight, Michelle...............................30 Kohn, Alfie..........................................17 Kristof, Nicholas..................................7 Landau, Jon..........................................5 Latimer, Jason...................................15 Lawford, Christopher Kennedy..27 Lee, Tonya Lewis.............................22 Leeper, Patrick “Blake”...................20 Lehwald, Carly..................................28 Lowe, Rob.............................................6 MacDonald, Michael Patrick......25 Manzano, Sonia..................................3 Martin, Roland....................................8 Martin, Tracy........................................8
INDEX BY NAME
McBride, James................................20 Medina, John....................................14 Meltzer, Brad........................................4 Mooney, Jonathan..........................24 Moore, Melissa.................................30 Moore, Wes........................................18 Moyers, William Cope...................27 Muhammad, Mildred.....................30 Nader, Ralph......................................21 Neuman, Susan B.............................17 Newsom, Jennifer............................20 Norville, Deborah..............................6 Nye, Bill...............................................15 O’Brien, Patrick.................................28 O’Neal, Lucille...................................25 Pantoliano, Joe.................................27 Payne, Ruby.......................................12 Pemberton, Steve............................18 Pogue, David.....................................15 Pointer, Ruth.....................................26 Porter, Donna....................................13 Powell, Kevin.....................................25 Pruett, Kyle.........................................22 Quezada, Steven Michael...............4 Quiñones, John..................................3 Quiñones-Hinojosa, Alfredo........19 Rather, Dan...........................................7 Ratzenberger, John...........................6 Ravitch, Diane...................................11 Ritz, Stephen.....................................13 Rivers, Victor Rivas..........................29 Robbins, Mel......................................21 Robinson, Mary...................................9 Safian, Robert.....................................6
Sahlberg, Pasi....................................11 Salter, Shane......................................17 Sanchez, Claudio................................8 Schiller, Dawn...................................30 Seccuro, Liz........................................29 Selingo, Jeffrey.................................11 Seymour, Jane.....................................6 Sheff, David & Nic...........................27 Sheninger, Eric.................................12 Shriver, Tim........................................23 Silverman, Robyn............................14 Simmons, Rachel.............................16 Smart, Elizabeth...............................29 Sorvino, Mira.....................................29 Sousa, David......................................14 Squyres, Steven................................15 Suskind, Ron......................................18 Tambor, Jeffrey....................................3 Thomas-EL, Salome.........................13 Thompson, Michael.......................16 Torre, Joe............................................29 Townsend, Robert...........................21 Trent, Tererai......................................18 Urban, Tim............................................9 Vardalos, Nia......................................20 Vujicic, Nick.......................................24 Wagner, Tony.....................................12 West, Cornel.........................................8 Williams, Juan.....................................7 Williams, Talithia...............................15 Wiseman, Rosalind..........................16 Woodruff, Lee....................................21 Wozniak, Steve....................................5 WuDunn, Shery..................................l7 Zhao, Yong.........................................11
INDEX BY TOPIC Speakers that Draw a Crowd Bialik, Mayim........................................4 Bond, Beverly.......................................5 Brown, Tina...........................................3 Burton, LeVar.......................................5 Byers, Grace (Gealey)........................3 Curtis, Jamie Lee................................4 Evans, Hugh.........................................6 Gibbons, Leeza...................................4 Guerrero, Diane..................................5 Harper, Hill...........................................4 Harris, Samantha................................5 John, Daymond..................................3 Landau, Jon.........................................5 Lowe, Rob.............................................6 Manzano, Sonia..................................3 Meltzer, Brad.......................................4 Norville, Deborah..............................6 Quezada, Steven Michael...............4 Quiñones, John..................................3 Ratzenberger, John...........................6 Safian, Robert.....................................6 Seymour, Jane.....................................6 Tambor, Jeffrey....................................3 Wozniak, Steve...................................5 In the News Avila, Jim...............................................8 Baker, Peter...........................................7 Davis, Wade.........................................8 Fulton, Sybrina....................................8 Hinojosa, Maria..................................7 King, John.............................................7 Kristof, Nicholas.................................7 Martin, Roland....................................8 Martin, Tracy........................................8 Rather, Dan...........................................7 Sanchez, Claudio................................8 West, Cornel.........................................8 Williams, Juan.....................................7 WuDunn, Sheryl.................................7
Leaders with Lessons Baron, Anat........................................10 Boyle, Father Gregory....................10 Brooks, Cornell William...................9 Canada, Geoffrey.............................10 Carmona, Dr. Richard.....................10 Carvalho, Alberto............................10 Cole, Johnnetta..................................9 Echevarria, Joe....................................9 Hrabowski, Freeman......................10 Karman, Tawakkol..............................9 Robinson, Mary..................................9 Urban, Tim............................................9 Education Batiste, Dwayne “DJ”......................13 Blankstein, Alan...............................12 Cahill, Tierney....................................13 Chen, Milton.....................................12 Deresiewicz, William......................12 Emdin, Christopher.........................11 Fullan, Michael.................................11 Hobert, Carl.......................................13 Jukes, Ian............................................13 Payne, Ruby.......................................12 Porter, Donna....................................13 Ravitch, Diane...................................11 Ritz, Stephen.....................................13 Sahlberg, Pasi....................................11 Selingo, Jeffrey.................................11 Sheninger, Eric..................................12 Thomas-EL, Salome........................13 Wagner, Tony.....................................12 Zhao, Yong.........................................11 Brain Science Epstein, David..................................14 Hawn, Goldie....................................14 Kaku, Michio......................................14
Medina, John....................................14 Silverman, Robyn............................14 Sousa, David......................................14 STEAM Gates, Sylvester James...................15 Latimer, Jason...................................15 Nye, Bill...............................................15 Pogue, David.....................................15 Squyres, Steven...............................15 Williams, Talithia..............................15 Social Emotional Learning Borba, Michele.................................16 Carter, Christine...............................16 Herthel, Jessica................................16 Simmons, Rachel.............................16 Thompson, Michael........................16 Wiseman, Rosalind.........................16 Early Childhood & Literacy Brown, Marc......................................17 Corrigan, Kelly..................................17 Gardner, Chris...................................17 Kohn, Alfie..........................................17 Neuman, Susan B.............................17 Salter, Shane......................................17 Stories that Change Lives Barcott, Rye.......................................20 Bauman, Jeff.....................................19 Bess, Stacey.......................................19 Bias, Dr. Lonise.................................21 Boone, Herman................................21 Geddes, Anne...................................19 Grandin, Temple...............................18 Gruwell, Erin......................................19 Haygood, Wil.....................................20 Hudson, Ernie....................................18 King, Rosie.........................................19
Leeper, Patrick “Blake”....................20 McBride, James................................20 Moore, Wes........................................18 Nader, Ralph.....................................21 Newsom, Jennifer............................20 Pemberton, Steve...........................18 Quiñones-Hinojosa, Alfredo........19 Robbins, Mel.....................................21 Suskind, Ron......................................18 Townsend, Robert...........................21 Trent, Tererai......................................18 Vardalos, Nia.....................................20 Woodruff, Lee...................................21 Child Welfare Clark, Derek.......................................22 Fisher, Antwone...............................22 Hatchett, Judge Glenda..............22 Kellibrew IV, William......................22 Lee, Tonya Lewis...............................22 Pruett, Kyle.........................................22 Facing Adversity, Embracing Ability Abbott, Heather...............................24 Allred, Lance......................................23 Arnold, Dr. Jennifer.........................23 Bonds, Mario Arnauz......................23 Daugherty, Paul...............................24 Gadson, Greg....................................24 George, Josh.....................................23 Ha, Christine......................................23 Kaufman, Jonathan........................24 Mooney, Jonathan..........................24 Shriver, Tim........................................23 Vujicic, Nick.......................................24 Homelessness & Poverty Combs, Brenda.................................25 Edelman, Peter.................................25 Kickbusch, Consuelo Castillo......25
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MacDonald, Michael Patrick.......25 O’Neal, Lucille...................................25 Powell, Kevin.....................................25 Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Astin, Sean.........................................26 Collins, Judy......................................26 Cronkite, Kathy.................................27 Cuban, Brian......................................27 Dreyfuss, Richard.............................26 Finnigan, Candy...............................28 Granirer, David.................................28 Hamilton, Sheila..............................28 Herren, Chris.....................................26 Hoffman, Tony..................................28 Kennedy, Patrick..............................26 Lawford, Christopher Kennedy...27 Lehwald, Carly..................................28 Moyers, William Cope...................27 O’Brien, Patrick.................................28 Pantoliano, Joe.................................27 Pointer, Ruth......................................26 Sheff, David & Nic...........................27 Domestic Violence & Trafficking Armstrong, Taylor............................30 Brown, Tanya.....................................30 Judd, Naomi......................................29 Knight, Michelle...............................30 Moore, Melissa.................................30 Muhammad, Mildred.....................30 Rivers, Victor Rivas.........................29 Schiller, Dawn...................................30 Seccuro, Liz........................................29 Smart, Elizabeth...............................29 Sorvino, Mira.....................................29 Torre, Joe............................................29
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