Education
Social Emotional Learning:
Educator, Parent Expert & Social Activist
Rosalind Wiseman has had only one job since graduating from college—to help communities shift the way we think about children and teens’ emotional and physical wellbeing.
Educator & Best-Selling Author
Teacher and NYT best-selling author, Jessica Lahey, inspires audiences with her rallying cry to allow children to experience failure as an integral part of becoming successful, resilient and self-reliant adults.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author
Ron Suskind is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, best-selling author, founder of Sidekicks, teacher, essayist and speaker whose impassioned presentations mix monologue with reportage, and pathos with humor.
Renowned Educator, Parenting & Bullying Expert
Best-selling author of Unselfie, Dr. Michele Borba focuses on strengthening children’s character, self-esteem and achievement by building “The Empathy Advantage.”
Bullying and Leadership Expert
Rachel Simmons is an expert on the emotional lives of girls and young women. Her bestselling book Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, shines a light on the bullying that occurs among girls.
Child & Family Psychologist
Speaker Michael Thompson has worked in over 200 schools nationwide. He co-wrote the bestseller Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys.
Filmmaker, Miss Representation
Jennifer Siebel Newsom is a filmmaker, former actress, and advocate for women and girls. She has been recognized for her work in writing, directing and producing, the award-winning documentary Miss Representation.
Former NFL Player, Equality Advocate & Educator
Wade Davis is a thought leader, advocate, writer, and educator on gender, race and orientation equality. Davis played for three NFL teams before consulting for them to ensure that LGBT athletes have a safe space.