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Films & Movies:
Actress & Human Rights Advocate
Mira Sorvino is an Academy Award-winning actress, documentary filmmaker, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and a passionate voice for victims of social injustice. She's a powerful voice for global causes.
Filmmaker
The music video and commercial director-turned-feature-film visionary, Antoine Fuqua, has impressed moviegoers ever since bringing Hong Kong star Chow Yun-Fat to American audiences with The Replacement Killers.
Filmmaker, Author & TV Host, Globe Trekker
Holly Morris is an award-winning filmmaker and writer, and television host. Her newest documentary, The Babushkas of Chernobyl, premiered at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival.
Filmmaker & Former CEO, the Black Family Channel
Raised by a single mom on the West Side of Chicago, Townsend transcended his environment to become an actor, writer, director, comedian, producer and ultimately, the President and CEO of the Black Family Channel.
Filmmaker
An outspoken social critic, Spike Lee has directed critically acclaimed, socially conscious films such as Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, When The Levees Broke, 4 Little Girls and his latest, BlacKkKlansman.
Documentary Filmmaker
Named "the most accomplished documentary filmmaker of his generation" by The New York Times, speaker Ken Burns produced unparalleled features such as The Civil War and Lewis and Clark.
Documentary Filmmaker
Amy Ziering is a two-time Emmy Award–winning and Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker. Her most recent film, The Hunting Ground, was a piercing, monumental exposé of rape culture on college campuses.
Documentary Film Director
Kirby Dick is a two time Emmy-award winning and two-time Academy award-nominated documentary film director. His most recent film, The Hunting Ground, was a monumental exposé of rape culture on college campuses.
Executive, Entrepreneur, #1 NYT Bestselling Author
Peter Guber is the Founder and Chairman of Mandalay Entertainment, the multimedia venture spanning movies, TV, sports, and new media. He has produced or executive produced Rain Man, The Color Purple, and Batman.
Creator & Executive Producer of Breaking Bad
Vince Gilligan is the series creator and executive producer of Breaking Bad and the new series Better Call Saul and can share behind the scenes stories of one of "the best shows of the 21st century."
Academy Award Nominee for Hidden Figures
Allison Schroeder is a screenwriter and film producer known for Brooklyn Sound, Side Effects, and Hidden Figures, which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Actor
Currently working on the new Amazon series The Boys and the upcoming Son of Shaft, Usher is known for his roles in Survivor’s Remorse and Independence Day: Resurgence.
Rapper & Actor, Law & Order: SVU
Hip-hop pioneer Ice-T has risen from a disadvantaged childhood to become a successful entertainer and entrepreneur. A sobering, yet inspirational, role model, he discusses overcoming adversity with education.
Hip-Hop Artist & Actor
LL COOL J is an entertainer crossing all mediums. A talented actor starring in NCIS: Los Angeles, two-time Grammy Award winner and NAACP Image Award winner, LL continues to display his wide range of talents.
Award-Winning Actors
Known for their portrayals of Ann Kelsey and Stuart Markowitz on NBC's hit series L.A. Law. Eikenberry co-produced the NBC documentary Destined to Live, which dealt with the emotional aspects of breast cancer.
Meet the Real-Life Inspiration
Robert Katende and Phiona Mutesi, the real-life subjects of Disney’s Queen of Katwe, inspire audiences with their heartfelt message of overcoming challenges, pursuing opportunity and realizing one’s dream in life.
Host of the Podcast Harry Potter & The Sacred Text
Vanessa is currently a research assistant at Harvard Divinity School, a proctor at Harvard University, and the co-host of the podcast Harry Potter & The Sacred Text and the upcoming podcast, Hot & Bothered.
80s Supermodel, Nutritional Author & Advocate for Clean Living
62-year-old, Kim Alexis grew up in the suburbs of Buffalo, New York. Having been discovered at age seventeen, in a Buffalo, New York agency, Kim quickly became one of the top models of the late 1970’s and 1980’s.
Emmy & Golden Globe Nominated Actor
Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor, Anthony Anderson starred in and executive produced ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom black-ish where he portrayed Andre “Dre” Johnson.
Emmy® Winning Co-Host of The Real
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton is a Daytime Emmy® award-winning television host, acclaimed pop-vocalist, lifestyle personality, producer and founder of the faith-based jewelry brand, XIXI.
Award-Winning Producer & Founder, FilmAid
Caroline Baron is a film producer whose credits include Capote and Monsoon Wedding, and the founder of FilmAid International, a nonprofit that serves Kosovo refugees in Macedonia
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Award winning producer/director Keith Beauchamp attended Southern University in Baton Rouge where he studied Criminal Justice with the intention of becoming a Civil Rights Attorney
Visionary Sustainability Expert, Award Winning Author & Entrepreneur
Maxine Bedat is a renowned expert in sustainability, the future of business, and an acclaimed author known for her groundbreaking book, Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment.
Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game
Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin.
Plays “Nessarose” in Universal’s Wicked Duology, PRWeek’s Communicator of the Year & Inspirational Changemaker
Marissa Bode is a groundbreaking actor and disability advocate who made her feature-film debut as principal character Nessarose in Universal’s Wicked duology, directed by Jon M. Chu.
Writer, Filmmaker & Adventurer
Writer, filmmaker and adventurer, Jon is a six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council. One of the Society’s ‘Ocean Heroes,’ his first assignment for National Geographic Magazine was documenting a 3,741 mile crossing of Antarctica by dogsled.
Academy Award Winner in Costume Design for Marvel’s Black Panther
Ruth E. Carter is the 2019 Academy Award winner in Costume Design for Marvel’s Black Panther, making history as the first African-American to win in the category.
Award-Winning Actress, “Taylor McKessie” in Disney’s High School Musical
Monique Coleman is an award-winning actress, producer, host, and humanitarian whose career has spanned over three decades. She’s most recognized for her role in Disney's High School Musical Franchise, but Monique's impact goes far beyond the screen.
Golden Globe-Winning Actor, #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Screenwriter & Producer
Chris Colfer is a Golden Globe-winning, Emmy and SAG Award nominated actor, #1 New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter and producer.
Explorer & Ocean Advocate
Continuing the mission of her grandfather, Jacques and father, Phillipe Cousteau to protect the world’s oceans, Alexandra is a National Geographic "emerging explorer," filmmaker and gifted storyteller.
Award-Winning Actress, Producer & Equal Rights Advocate
With various ‘firsts’ in her already impressive career, Laverne Cox is a four-time Emmy- nominated actress, Emmy-winning producer, and a prominent equal rights advocate and public speaker.
Filmmaker
The creative mind behind Monster's Ball, speaker Lee Daniels was the first African American producer of an Academy Award-nominated movie.
Actress, President, SAG-AFTRA & Cancer Survivor
Actress, cancer survivor and advocate Drescher has a reputation for passion and commitment. She is currently president of SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists labor union).
Academy Award-Winning Actor
One of the most celebrated actors of a generation, Robert Duvall has appeared in a number of now-classic films, including The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and To Kill a Mockingbird.
CEO of Not Impossible Labs
Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation.
Award-Winning Actor, Lost
Known for his role as "Benjamin Linus" in the hit series Lost, Michael Emerson is a 2009 Emmy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and a 2010 Golden Globe nominee.
Deaf LGBTQ+ Writer, Producer & Actor
Deaf since birth, Josh Feldman is a writer, producer, and actor living and working in Los Angeles, California who is passionate about telling stories that feature intersectional, diverse, LGBTQ+ characters.
Emmy Award-Winning Actress & Activist
Best known for her Emmy-winning starring role in Ugly Betty, America Ferrera is an artist ambassador for Save the Children and an activist committed to issues surrounding education and children.
Actor, Comedian & Writer
One of Hollywood’s fastest rising young talents, Jermaine Fowler can most recently be seen in RETREAT for FX. He can previously be seen in Tim Story’s feature, THE BLACKENING, which premiered at TIFF in 2022.
Actor & Parkinson's Disease Advocate
Michael J. Fox is an award-winning actor, best known for his roles in Family Ties and the Back to the Future trilogy. Today, he dedicates his energy toward The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
Decorated Army Commander & Star in Battleship
Serving in the US Army for 26 years, Colonel Gregory Gadson’s greatest challenge came when an attack cost him both legs and use of his arm. Yet, he remained on active duty and inspires many with his perseverance.
Award-Winning Actor & Alzheimer’s Advocate
Best-known for his roles on The O.C., Law & Order Special Victims Unit and numerous Hollywood films, Gallagher also lost his mother and grandmother to Alzheimer’s and is passionate about the quest for a cure.
Afghan American Actress & Activist
Azita Ghanizada began her journey to the U.S. as a political refugee when her family fled Afghanistan, where they gained asylum. It was the world of TV that captured her imagination and set her on a strictly tabooed path for a girl from Afghanistan.
Actor & Activist
The recipient of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Academy Award, actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage and television for more than 30 years.
Acclaimed Director of Straight Outta Compton
F Gary Gray is one of the industry’s most prolific directors as the mind behind Straight Outta Compton and The Italian Job. He is known for consistently pushing the envelope and spotting new trends and talent.
Award-Winning Artist, Educator & Leader
Praised for his game-changing portrayal of Sitting Bull in Woman Walks Ahead, Greyeyes is a proud Nehiyawe (Plains Cree) blazing new trails for indigenous people in film.
Actor & Youth Advocate
Known for his roles on CSI: NY and Covert Affairs, Harper wrote four best-sellers and founded the Manifest Your Destiny Foundation to empower underserved youth through mentorship.
Award-Winning Filmmaker, Screenwriter & Producer
One of the first African-American women to write, direct and produce a feature film, Leslie Harris has inspired filmmakers across the globe with her film Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.
President of Unleashed Productions
Robin is the director and producer of cause-based documentary films. Robin’s award-winning film, CODE, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival 2015, and has caught the attention of the international tech industry and of policy makers and educators.
Award-Winning American Historian, Bestselling Author & Journalist
Best-selling author, prize-winning journalist, acclaimed biographer and cultural historian Wil Haygood tells the story of America through the lens of history, politics, sports, race and the lives of change-making African-Americans.
Actress
April Hernandez Castillo's dream became a reality when she booked her first commercial as the “Yo girl” in the Visa Check Card spot starring Yao Ming and Yogi Berra. The commercial would air for the Super Bowl and become a sports classic.
Award-Winning Director, Writer & Producer
Cheryl Miller Houser is an award-winning director, writer and producer who makes documentaries, commercials and brand videos that move audiences deeply.
Actor & Activist
Appearing in Ghostbusters and The Crow, Ernie Hudson’s journey to Hollywood success was not without difficulties. He shares how he overcame seemingly insurmountable problems and inspires others to persevere.
Co-Founder and VP, The Documentary Group
Kayce Freed Jennings is co-founder and executive VP of The Documentary Group, an independent production company that produced the 2008 Academy Award nominee, Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience.
Disney Animator, Author & Illustrator
Glen Keane created many beloved Disney characters, such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Beast, Tarzan, and Rapunzel with Walt Disney Feature Animation. In 2012, he created Glen Keane Productions.
New York Times Architecture Critic
Michael Kimmelman is chief architecture critic of The New York Times and a contributor to The New York Review of Books. While his critiques assess art, they help people understand the bond between art and life.
Grammy-Winning Singer
A soulful maven, Patti Labelle has earned her place in Grammy-winning music royalty with her powerful high octave voice. She is also proactive in the fight against diabetes, which claimed her mother's life.
Former Chairman & CEO, Paramount Pictures
One of Hollywood’s most respected and successful executives, leaders and producers, Sherry Lansing was the first woman to head a major film studio. She is also a philanthropist raising millions for cancer research and education.
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.
Foremost Expert on Asian Pop Culture
Stu Levy is an entrepreneur, producer, director and writer of graphic novels, film, television and new media. Founder of the pioneering media company TOKYOPOP, he established the manga market in North America.
Actress
Since her big break as Will Smith's love interest on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Nia Long has delivered outstanding work on both TV and at the box office with such hits as Love Jones, Soul Food, and Boiler Room.
Award-Winning Actress & Activist
Known for her role as "Gabrielle Solis" on Desperate Housewives, Eva Longoria is a gifted actress & dedicated activist who works to raise ovarian cancer awareness. She is the founder of the nonprofit Eva's Heroes.
Actor & Activist
A prolific actor of stage and screen, Rob Lowe is known for his roles in St. Elmo's Fire, and Parks and Recreation. He is also a dedicated cancer activist and the author of Stories I Only Tell My Friends.
Actress & Activist
A talented actress in a career that shows no signs of slowing down, Andie MacDowell is known for her role Cedar Cove among others. She is recognized worldwide for her undeniable charm, talent, and versatility.
Academy Award-Winning Actress / Author
Shirley MacLaine won a Best Actress Award for playing matriarch “Aurora Greenway” in Terms of Endearment. She showcases her untiring essence by advocating for personal growth through the mind, body and spirit.
Film Critic, Living with Parkinson’s
One of the world’s most respected film critics and historians, Leonard Maltin is best known for his widely-used reference work Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide and its companion volume Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide.
Comedian & Judge on America's Got Talent
Speaker Howie Mandel is a mainstay in the entertainment industry. Formerly the host of Deal or No Deal, he is a judge on America's Got Talent.
Best-Selling Author & Son of Pablo Escobar
Sebastian Marroquín is the son of the late Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar. Marroquín has come out of the shadows to share his personal story in his best-selling book, Pablo Escobar: My Father.
Multifaceted Entrepreneur, Former Actress, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Cool Mom Co.
Lizzy Mathis is a multifaceted entrepreneur, former actress, and advocate for modern motherhood.
Subject of the Disney+ film Safety
The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.
SAG Award-Winning Actor & Activist
Matt McGorry is a SAG award winning actor and activist, known for his dynamic on-screen performances and his commitment to social justice.
American Film Producer & Co-Founder of Phoenix Pictures
Sample some of the best American films over the past thirty-five years and there’s a good chance Mike Medavoy played in a role in the success of many of them. From agent to studio chief to producer, he has been involved with over 300 feature films.
Acclaimed Cinematic Pioneer & CalArts Faculty
Considered a cinematic feminist pioneer and one of America’s foremost independent filmmakers, Menkes has shown widely in major international film festivals including multiple premieres at Sundance, the Berlinale, Cannes and more.
Entertainer & Award-Winning Actress & Singer
Bette Midler is a legendary singer, dancer, comedienne, and actress. During her career, she has won Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Awards, and has sold over 14 million albums.
Grammy-Winning Country Legend
Milsap tells his story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing this, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart.
Award-Winning Actress, Dancer & Singer
Moreno is one of a select group of 8 living performers to have achieved entertainment's grand slam, having won all 4 of the most prestigious awards in show business: the Oscar, the Emmy, the Tony, and the Grammy.
Award Winning Actress, Author & Advocate
Debbi Morgan is known to international audiences for her prolific career most recently starring in TYLER PERRY'S "Divorce In The Black" for Amazon Prime and TYLER PERRY'S "Beauty In Black" for Netflix.
Subject of "The Rookie"
Jim “The Rookie” Morris’ life story is the inspiration behind the Walt Disney blockbuster film, The Rookie. It is also the model for the greatest sports film of the 21st century, The Blindside.
Inspirational Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success. Lifetime produced a movie about Murray’s life story entitled Homeless to Harvard, which was nominated for three Emmys.
Award-Winning Actress & “Social Action Hero”
Best known for her award-winning work in more than 30 films—including the blockbusters Sister Act, Hocus Pocus, WALL-E and Rat Race—the voice of Peggy Hill on King of the Hill and roles on VEEP, Younger and Graves, Kathy Najimy is also a celebrated advocate on the frontline of myriad progressive social causes.
Documentarian & Emmy-Winning Producer
Stanley Nelson, an Emmy-winning MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Art & Sciences, is the director of thirteen documentary features.
Emmy, Tony & Grammy Award-Winning Actress
Cynthia Nixon has completed her final season of HBO's celebrated series, Sex and the City, in which she played "Miranda Hobbes," a role that garnered her 2002 and 2003 Emmy nominations.
Journalist & Author
The author of Standing Alone in Mecca: An American Woman's Struggle for the Soul of Islam, she is a former Wall Street Journal correspondent. Her character figures promptly in the film A Mighty Heart.
Academy Award Nominated Director
Noujaim's controversial documentary Control Room, about the Arabic-language news station Al Jazeera, called into question the prevailing images and positions offered up by the US news media about the war in Iraq.
Award-Winning Diversity Activist, Changemaker & Political Commentator
Subject of the #1 Netflix film WHITE HOT: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch Ben is known for his transformative work in culture, politics, and entertainment.
Cybersecurity Expert, Legendary FBI Operative Featured in the Film Breach, Bestselling Author, Technology Futurist & Attorney
In 2001, he helped capture the most notorious spy in US history, Robert Hanssen, a 25-year veteran of the FBI. The remarkable true events of his life are the inspiration behind the dramatic thriller, Breach.
1st Actively & Openly Serving Transgender U.S. Military Member
Shane Ortega is a human rights equity advocate, diversity educator, fitness model, DJ, and mixed-media artist. He/they are retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Marine Corps Veteran.
Award-Winning Actor
One of the most celebrated actors in cinematic history, Al Pacino has starred in The Godfather & Scent of a Woman. Pacino now steps behind the podium to offer audiences engaging & entertaining keynote speeches.
Actor, Producer, & Mental Health Activist
Award-winning actor Joe Pantoliano has made it his mission to put a face on the issue of mental health. He works to "stomp the stigma" associated with brain disease, and offers hope to those affected.
Human-Centered Thought Leader, Bestselling Author, Managing Director at Seramount & The Pemberton Podcast
Steve Pemberton is a visionary human-centered thought leader and the Founder and CEO of The Lighthouse Academy.
Actress, Film Director & Screenwriter
Lori was most recently seen in the role of "Lolly" in the Netflix hit Orange is the New Black and had a major presence in the most recent season after appearing in the previous two seasons.
American Actress & Author
Mackenzie Phillips is an American Actress and author of the courageous New York Times bestselling memoir High on Arrival, and her equally successful book, Hopeful Healing: Essays on Managing Recovery and Surviving Addiction.
Actor, Ugly Betty / Education Advocate
With an acting career in film, television, and theater spanning almost thirty years, starred on the hit series Ugly Betty. A former teacher, he maintains his passion for education.
Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
Improvisational actor John Ratzenberger gained international fame as the character "Cliff" in the NBC phenomenon Cheers. He has enjoyed success as a screenwriter, director, producer, and Emmy-nominated actor.
Award-Winning Producer, Transgender Fashion Model & Activist
Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is an Award Winning Producer, Writer, Director, Model, Public Speaker, Trans Rights Advocate and co-host of the Webby Awards honoree TV Show ASPIREist, broadcasted on HLN/CNN.
Emmy Nominated Actress & Millennial Icon
Christy Carlson Romano is an Emmy-nominated actress and voice artist whose career has spanned three decades of stage, screen, and digital media.
ESPN Analyst & Former NBA Player
Current ESPN/ABC studio analyst and former 13-year NBA veteran Jalen Rose is one of the select professional athletes to maintain a high profile post-retirement as a philanthropist and entertainer.
Real Life Hero of Hotel Rwanda
Known as the "Rwandan Schindler," speaker Paul Rusesabagina saved countless lives during the Rwandan genocide. His story is chronicled in the film Hotel Rwanda.
Filmmaker & Founder, Family Health Alliance
Taraneh Salke is the founder & executive director of Family Health Alliance (FHA), a nonprofit organization focused on advancing women's reproductive health & rights in underdeveloped & resource-poor environments.
Traveler
Sometimes you take a trip. Sometimes the trip takes you. After college, Eric Saperston bought a vintage yellow Volkswagen Bus, took his Golden Retriever Jack, and set off on a cross country trip to follow the Grateful Dead and much more.
Academy-Winning Actress & Activist
An acclaimed actress, speaker Susan Sarandon is also an activist who supports efforts to relieve hunger, promote women's issues, assist children in need and prevent HIV/AIDS.
Filmmaker, Media Strategist & Activist
Schwartzman is a documentary film director who uses storytelling and technology to create safer communities for women and girls. Roll Red Roll is her feature film debut, and goes beyond the notorious Steubenville, OH high school sexual assault case.
Actress, Artist & Philanthropist
A multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner, Jane Seymour has proven her talents in virtually all media, the Broadway stage, motion pictures and television. Her love of art and color has led to her great success as a painter and as a designer.
Award-Winning Actress
A talented actress who gained widespread acclaim with her popular comedy series Cybill, speaker Cybill Shepherd wrote the memoir Cybill Disobedience.
Best-Selling Author, Storyteller
From his maritime masterpiece The Finest Hours (now a Disney blockbuster), to Boston Strong, Sherman is a masterful storyteller making giant leaps into Hollywood with his triumphant tales of overcoming adversity.
Filmmaker, Founder of Webbys & Author
Speaker Tiffany Shlain offers insight on the future of work, how the Internet is changing filmmaking, the shifting roles of women, the creative process, and American Jewish identity.
Former Russian Minister of Culture
The former Russian Minister of Culture and a member of the Academy of Humanities, speaker Mikhail Shvydkoy speaks on politics, art and culture.
EMMY Award Winning Director & 5x Nominated Producer, Filmmaker
Founder of Extrovert Entertainment, “M” Douglas Silverstein is a director, producer, and filmmaker who has produced live concerts for the likes of Green Day, Taylor Swift, The Country Music Hall of Fame, and The United Nations.
Actress & Animal Rights Activist
Best known as "Cher" from the popular movie Clueless, speaker Alicia Silverstone is an avid animal rights activist. She was named PETA's Sexiest Vegan.
Actor & Stroke Survivor
Best known as “Hercules,” Sorbo was the picture of health & fitness until he suffered three strokes at the age of 38. With a message that’s particularly relevant to men, he shares how nearly dying saved his life.
Actress, Model, Disability Advocate & Lifestyle Influencer
At just 14 years old, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was diagnosed with ALS and given five years to live. The news was devastating. But instead of letting it define her, she made a life-changing decision—she would live fully and fearlessly.
Pop Icon & Economist
A pop icon, lawyer, former game show host, and brilliant economist, speaker Ben Stein discusses politics, the economy, and how an adopted child changed his life.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author
The author of Life, Animated (inspiration for the Academy Award nominated film of the same name) shares his journey of connecting with his son, who has autism, through Disney movies.
Award-Winning Actress & Author
A Golden Globe winner for her role in Agnes of God, speaker Meg Tilly is a child protection advocate and the author of Singing Songs, which addresses family violence.
Actress & Comedian
Speaker Lily Tomlin's success as a comedian and actress has spanned a range of media for decades. In her entertaining keynotes, she recalls her career with candor and charm.
Actor, Activist & Philanthropist
An actor known for his roles on Sex and the City and In Treatment, speaker Blair Underwood is the co-founder of Artists for New South Africa.
Actress & Women's Rights Activist
Actress, model, and speaker Gabrielle Union is one of America's top young stars, appearing in Bring It On and Ugly Betty. She also advocates for women's rights.
Award-Winning Actress, Pioneering Supermodel, Humanitarian & Author
Patricia Velásquez is an award-winning actress, humanitarian, entrepreneur, transformational keynote speaker, author, and mother.
Award-Winning Entertainer
Speaker Ben Vereen's credits include Broadway's "Wicked," Roots, and Law and Order. He addresses such topics as black history and overcoming adversity.
Actor & Producer
From the Boston suburbs of Dorchester to the big screens of Hollywood, speaker Donnie Wahlberg has forged a formidable career as a singer, actor, and film producer.
Veteran TV Actor & Emmy Award Nominee
Veteran TV actor Dondré Whitfield is a 3 time Emmy and NAACP Image award nominee and best known for his role as Remy Newell, a trusted friend working on the Bordelon land as a water irrigation specialist on the critically acclaimed series Queen Sugar.
Spoken Word Artist
Star of the first hip-hop play on Broadway, “Holler If You Can Hear Me,” musician and slam poetry legend Williams wows with his one-man spoken word performance.
Actress & Recording Artist
A versatile performer, speaker Vanessa Williams has conquered Broadway, film, and TV. She has sold over 4 million albums worldwide and inspires others to seize opportunity.
Actress & Best Selling Author
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an actress, New York Times Best Selling author, Alzheimer’s advocate, and co-founder of non-profit, The Store, an organization in Nashville which aims to address food insecurity.
CEO of Critical Role
Travis Willingham is best known as a member of Critical Role and voicing Grog Strongjaw in "The Legend of Vox Machina."
Emmy Award-Winning Actress
Emmy-winning Alfre Woodard has acted in Desperate Housewives and The Practice. She co-founded Artists for New South Africa, a nonprofit promoting AIDS awareness.
Actor, Comedian, Seinfeld & Activist for the Disability Rights Movement
Danny Woodburn is perhaps best known for Mickey Abbott, Kramer’s volatile friend on NBC’s Emmy-winning, history-making show, Seinfeld. Danny raises awareness of the need for inclusion and understanding of people with disability.