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Global Leaders & Issues
Global Leaders & Issues:
Soft Power Strategist, Author of SMART POWER (Penguin Random House, 2027), Founder & CEO of SPS & Forbes Leadership Columnist
Penny Abeywardena is an award-winning public official and international columnist with a rapidly growing audience. She has learned a lot about how and why political and social progress happens — especially before and after courts and politicians get involved.
Award-Winning Author & Curator
Samina Ali is an award-winning author, curator, and popular speaker. Her debut novel, Madras on Rainy Days , was the winner of France’s prestigious Prix Premier Roman Etranger Award and a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award in Fiction.
International Activist & Humanitarian
Danielle Butin is the Founder and Executive Director of the Afya Foundation. Since its inception in 2007, Afya has shipped several hundred 40-foot containers packed with recovered humanitarian and medical supplies to more than 70 countries globally.
President of Colombia (2010-2014; 2014-2018)
Recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the world, Juan Manuel Santos was the President of Colombia, from 2010 to 2018, where he ushered in a new era of prosperity, peace, equity, and education throughout Colombia during his 2x tenure.
Canada’s 1st & Only Female Prime Minister
The first and only female prime minister of Canada, the RH Kim Campbell has spent her ground-breaking career shattering barriers for women, cultivating the next generation of leaders, and speaking out on human rights and the impact of climate change.
Former CNN Correspondent for Asia-Pacific Region
Speaker Mike Chinoy has covered groundbreaking events such as Mao Zedong's death, the "People Power" revolt in the Philippines, and the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Environmental Activist, Filmmaker, Transformational Speaker & Fulfillment Coach
Céline Cousteau is an environmental activist, international speaker, documentary filmmaker, facilitator, and author committed to sharing the vital message of interconnectivity between humans and the natural world.
U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar from 2022 to 2025
Timmy Davis served as U.S. Ambassador to the State of Qatar from 2022 to 2025. A senior national security and foreign policy leader, he has held key roles across the White House, State Department, and in high-pressure international environments.