Education
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Actor & Youth Advocate
One of the stars of CSI: NY, Hill Harper is a best-selling author who holds masters & law degrees from Harvard. Committed to creating the best opportunities for our youth, he advocates the importance of... |
Expert on Teenagers
The former editor-in-chief of Seventeen, speaker Sabrina Weill wrote The Real Truth about Teens and Sex, offering parents advice on dealing with teen sexuality. |
Editor Emerita of Essence Magazine
The soul of Essence for decades, speaker Susan L. Taylor led the business into the success it is today. She also recruits mentors for at-risk youth. |
Substance Abuse Prevention Advocate
The mother of basketball star Len Bias, who died of an overdose, and James Bias, who was murdered in a drive-by shooting, Lonise Bias has turned her losses into a calling to help... |
Award-Winning Actress & Best-Selling Author
Speaker Jamie Lee Curtis has demonstrated her versatility as an actress with roles in such films as Halloween. She is also the author of eight children's books. |
Domestic Violence Activist, Actor & Best-Selling Author
Born in Cuba, Rivers came to the US at the age of two, endured horrific child abuse and witnessed domestic violence at the hands of his father, which he chronicles in his New York Times bestseller, A... |
Former Juvenile Court Judge & Star of Judge Hatchett
Nationally recognized as an expert on juvenile & social issues, Judge Glenda Hatchett garnered national appeal for her award-winning show, Judge Hatchett. She is the author of Dare to Take Charge.... |
Inspirational Football Coach
The memorable coach behind the hit film 'Remember the Titans,' Boone transformed a racially divided football team into a united group of state champions. He delivers a message of respect and teamwork. |
Actress & Foster Care Advocate
Emmy-nominated actress Victoria Rowell founded the Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan to help foster children explore their potential through the arts. |
Aggression Expert & Educator
Speaker Rachel Simmons authored the New York Times bestseller Odd Girl Out, the first book to explore cruelty in young girls' lives. |
"Maria" on Sesame Street & Author
Those who grew up learning their ABC's with Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Kermit and the Cookie Monster will immediately recognize Manzano as the bilingual "Maria" on Sesame Street. Manzano attributes her appeal... |
Award-Winning Actor & Activist
As one of the most sought after veteran actors, Oscar winner Gossett has reached the heights of success. His unique talent for portraying powerful and charismatic characters has charmed audiences worldwide. As... |
Parenting & Bullying Expert
Speaker Rosalind Wiseman authored Queen Bees and Wannabes, the best-selling book that inspired the film Mean Girls. |
The 15th Surgeon General of the United States
As a pediatric endocrinologist and 15th Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Elders has a deep concern for young people and teaches that education, prevention, and responsibility are the keys to a healthy life... |
Author & Child Advocate
Triumph of the spirit is the only way to describe Regina Louise's trials as an orphan discarded by most - if not all the adults in her life. Her life story is one of a child who prevails against all odds, whose... |
Author, Supergirls Speak Out
Liz Funk is an author, journalist, and keynote speaker. As author of the book Supergirls Speak Out: Inside the Secret Crisis of Overachieving Girls at age 18, Funk personifies the female overachiever and... |
Author & Esteem Coach
The founder and CEO of Respect Rx, Courtney Macavinta is an award-winning journalist, author, keynote speaker, and coach who has reached more than a million teens and adults through her work, including programs,... |
Business Leader & Child Advocate
Stephen Pemberton is the Divisional VP and Chief Diversity Officer of Walgreens and is an expert at diversifying workforces. He is a leading keynote speaker on matters of diversity and inclusion and its importance to... |
Empowerment & Growth Specialist
Speaker Jessica Weiner is this generation's go-to girl for issues about self esteem in women. She writes a monthly body-image column for Seventeen. |
Author, Producer & Activist
Tonya Lewis Lee is an accomplished author, producer and rights activist. She is the founder of a multi-media company and has co-authored with husband Spike Lee several children's books including Please Baby Please... |
