Politics
Elected Officials
Youngest Black Elected Official in US
Speaker Bakari Sellers views himself as a public servant who believes education, civil rights and equality are the cornerstones of our nation’s future. |
Nobel Laureate & Former President of the Soviet Union
One of the 20th century's most pivotal leaders, Pres. Mikhail Gorbachev was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his extraordinary leadership and the democratic reforms that ended the Cold War. As a keynote speaker he... |
16th US Surgeon General
A former US Surgeon General who created the first government-released report on obesity, speaker David Satcher works to eliminate racial disparities in healthcare. |
Former Director-General, World Health Organization
Former prime minister of Norway and director-general of the World Health Organization, speaker Gro Brundtland has dedicated herself to making the world a better place. |
Former President of Costa Rica & Nobel Laureate
A former President of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Laureate, speaker Oscar Arias has traveled the world championing such issues as democracy, demilitarization and peace. |
Politician & Founder of Citizens Energy Corporation
The oldest son of Robert F. Kennedy and a former Democratic congressman, Joseph P. Kennedy II devotes his energies to the nonprofit world. |
17th Surgeon General & Professor
The 17th US Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona overcame adversity in early life to become a decorated Green Beret in Vietnam. He advocates for a healthy lifestyle. |
First Female President of Ireland & UN Special Envoy
The first female president of Ireland and former UN Commissioner for Human Rights, speaker Mary Robinson is a global humanitarian and renowned world leader. |
Political & Business Leader
Former President and CEO of the NAACP, Maryland Congressman, and Chairman of the Black Congressional Caucus, Mfume is credited with rebuilding and revitalizing the NAACP. As a leader, activist, and seasoned political... |
Correspondent & Military Author
An expert on national security and geopolitical issues, speaker Bing West is a media correspondent and was Assistant Secretary of Defense during the Reagan Administration. |
Former Chairman, Federal Reserve
A legend in economics and finance, speaker Paul Volcker has spent his illustrious career in top positions with the US federal government and on Wall Street. |
Former President of Colombia
Former Colombian President César Gaviria --known in Latin America as a conflict mediator, advocate of democracy, staunch supporter of regional integration and defender of human rights-- also served as the first... |
Former US Congressman/Professor
Serving as a member of Congress for 16 years, he was a senior member of the House Republican leadership as chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, a member of both the House Appropriations and Budget Committees... |
Former Prime Minister, New Zealand
Speaker Jenny Shipley advanced the free trade agenda and promoted economic cooperation as prime minister of New Zealand. She supports women's rights and philanthropic projects. |
Former Representative to the UN
After a long diplomatic career as the former Permanent Representative to the United Nations from Pakistan, Ambassador Munir Akram shares his insights with global audiences. |
Nobel Laureate & Global Leader
The former President of Poland, speaker Lech Walesa won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending Poland's Communist leadership. |
Former Prime Minister of Canada
An inspirational example of and respected advocate for the advancement of women, speaker Kim Campbell offers unique insights on leadership in her trademark open, engaging style. |
Former Asst. Secretary, Secondary & Elementary Education
Dr. Susan B. Neuman is currently a visiting professor at Georgetown University and a Professor in Educational Studies at the University of Michigan. She recently served as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary... |
European Politician & Finance Expert
Speaker Pedro Solbes served as the European Commissioner of Economic and Monetary Affairs, overseeing the euro's integration across the EU. |
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist
Speaker Joseph Stiglitz helped create a new branch of economics, "The Economics of Information." He discusses market performance and government intervention. |
