Intercultural & Diversity
LGBTQ:
Author, AIDS & LGBT Rights Activist
Cleve Jones’s career as an activist began in the 70s when he befriended Harvey Milk. Since then, he founded the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and is an activist for AIDS awareness, treatment and education.
Actress, Transparent & LGBT Advocate
Trace Lysette is an actress and advocate best known for her role of 'Shea' on Amazon's critically acclaimed series, Transparent. She is a strong advocate for transgender rights and representation in Hollywood.
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.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Judge & Author
TV personality, radio show host, artist, and author, Visage has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. She can be seen as a judge on the award-winning television program RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Award-Winning Comedy Writer
A trailblazing female in stand-up comedy, Carol Leifer is an award-winning writer for shows such as SNL, Seinfeld & Modern Family. She shares her perspective on women’s issues, her Jewish roots & human rights.
Olympic Diver & Author
By 16, Greg Louganis won his first Olympic medal, and at 24 he became the first man in 56 years to win two gold medals in diving by winning both the platform and springboard events.
Actress & Singer
Known for her roles in Eve's Bayou and Friday Night Lights, speaker Jurnee Smollett is also a member of ANSA, which combats HIV/AIDS and assists at-risk youth.
Lead Attorney on the DOMA Gay Rights Case
A partner in the Litigation Department of Paul, Weiss LLP, Roberta A. Kaplan successfully argued the case of her client Edie Windsor before the Supreme Court which led to marriage equality in the United States.