Social, Community & Cultural Issues
Social Services- Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders
Social Services- Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders:
Former Member of UK Parliament & Shadow Health Minister
Luciana Berger was first elected as the Labour Member of Parliament for Liverpool Wavertree in 2010 aged 28, after roles with Accenture, the NHS Confederation and the Labour Friends of Israel.
Inclusion & Belonging Specialist
A former cast member of MTV's Real World, Mohammed Bilal is a diversity consultant, musician and poet who has delivered diversity presentations and workshops worldwide to the likes of Lucent, Progressive and Boston College.
Mother of Olympic Gold Medalist Noah Lyles & Certified Life Coach
30.6 million! That is the amount of people who watched the Paris 2024 Olympics on television. Keisha Caine Bishop was arguably the “Mom of the Olympic Games.”
Former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
Michael Botticelli was most recently the inaugural director of the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center and a Distinguished Policy Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Chief Science Officer, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Tiffany Brown, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning senior faculty member at the University of Oregon Couples and Family Therapy graduate program and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with student-athletes.
First Lady of North Dakota
Kathryn Burgum became First Lady in 2016 when her husband Governor Doug Burgum was sworn in as the 33rd Governor of North Dakota. Kathryn's priority is developing initiatives to eliminate the stigma of the chronic disease of addiction in North Dakota.
Trauma Survivor & Internationally Recognized Trauma Informed Care Expert
Tonier works tirelessly to raise the awareness about trauma informed care around the world. Tonier is an advocate and educator, speaking all over the world on trauma, addiction, incarceration, homelessness, substance abuse and mental health.
Widow of Award-Winning Musician Glen Campbell
Determined to continue her late husband Glen’s quest to educate people about Alzheimer’s disease, Kim Campbell has made it her personal mission to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Alzheimer’s Advocates
With passion, wit, music and love, the Campbells celebrate the power of the human spirit to persevere through Alzheimer’s—while keeping their beloved husband's and father’s memory alive.
Speaker, Wellness Expert & Mindfulness Facilitator
Alison Canavan is a globally recognized keynote speaker, wellness expert, and mindfulness facilitator whose extraordinary journey from international supermodel to transformational guide sets her apart in the world of personal development and leadership.
Son of Ray Charles & Seasoned Financial Advisor
Entrepreneur, author, and son of the legendary entertainer Ray Charles, Ray Charles Robinson Jr. is a seasoned Financial Advisor with Fraser Financial Group / Mass Mutual in Beverly Hills California.
Founding Member for TIME’S UP Healthcare
A physician and popular health and science communicator, Esther Choo is known as a bold and innovative voice on gender and racial equity in healthcare and an advocate for new frameworks for building positive and productive workplaces.
Actress & Spokesperson for the Sinclair Method
Claudia Christian has been in the entertainment industry as a performer for over 30 years. She is the most recognized advocate for the Sinclair Method and is an inspiring speaker on alcohol use disorder recovery.
"Cool Dad" & Foster Care Expert
Derek Clark, the viral "Rapping Dad" sensation, had a life of resilience and redemption. As a speaker, author and singer, Clark has spoken about his history of child abuse with a hopeful message to never give up.
Legendary Folk Singer & Activist
Following her son's suicide, iconic singer Judy Collins survived her grief through her passion for words and music. Today, she shares her moving experience with all audiences.
Inspirational Educator & Survivor
A decade ago, Brenda Combs Ed.D. was a homeless cocaine addict and criminal. Today, she's turned her life around and motivates others with her story of perseverance and rediscovery.
Psychotherapist
Elliott Connie is a psychotherapist who practices in TX and an author. He has worked with numerous individuals, couples and families applying the solution focused approach to help them move their lives from the problems towards their desired futures.
Accomplished Mental Health Specialist
Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists. A familiar figure on TV and radio, he is also a prolific writer, powerful communicator, and sought-after corporate consultant and trainer.
Mental Health CEO, Entrepreneur & Brain Changer
Johnny Crowder is the 33-year-old founder and CEO of Cope Notes, a science and text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to healthcare systems, employers, government agencies and individuals in nearly 100 countries around the world.
Mental Health/Recovery Advocate & Author
Brian Cuban is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. He speaks from personal experience and expertise on eating disorders, substance use disorders, and their underlying factors.
Senior Vice President, Global Health & Founding Dean of the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College
Attorney Daniel E. Dawes J.D. is a nationally recognized leader in advancing health and wellness. Daniel is passionate in harnessing the power of collaboration to actualize and operationalize health opportunities for all communities.
Shark Attack Survivor & Shark Week Star
An Australian Navy diver who lost two limbs in a brutal shark attack that changed his life, de Gelder now inspires others to overcome obstacles and champions shark conservation.
News Anchor & Alcohol Recovery Advocate
News anchor and speaker Laurie Dhue shares her experience with alcoholism to inspire audiences to overcome substance abuse.
New York Times Bestselling Author, Living Well & Performance Expert
Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author who's made a career of traveling the world to uncover innovative and practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more productive and remarkable lives.
Golf Commentator for CBS Sports
David Feherty enjoyed a career as a professional golfer with 10 victories and over $3 million in prize money. Now Feherty is a golf commentator for CBS Sports and a columnist for GOLF Magazine and Golfonline.com.
Neurosurgeon / Entrepreneur / Author
Dr. Katrina Firlik made history as the first woman admitted to the neurosurgery residency program at the University of Pittsburgh. She co-founded HealthPrize Technologies to tackle passivity with prescriptions.
Co-Authors of Come Back
When honors student Mia Fontaine ran away and descended into society’s underbelly, her mother Claire took desperate measures to bring her back. In Come Back, Mia and Claire reveal their story of healing and love.
Writer, Attorney, Speaker & Survivor
Jackie Fox is a writer, speaker and Harvard-educated attorney whose piece on sexual assault has appeared in the Huffington Post among others. Fox is best known as the bass player for the rock band, The Runaways.
Emotional Intelligence Expert & Author
Brett Francis is a professional speaker and mental health advocate, with a TV and radio show. Her radio show, Not Broken® Radio has 1.8M+ listeners/downloads per month.
Survivor of the Parkland Florida Shooting
On February 14, 2018 a gunman wielding an AR-15 entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and fired on students, faculty, and staff. Samantha Fuentes was amongst the injured, and while fortunate to be alive, her body and life changed forever.
Psychologist & Expert on Violence & Children
An expert on youth violence and bullying, Dr. James Garbarino has served as consultant or advisor to a wide range of organizations and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association.
World Renowned Singer
Gloria Gaynor’s legendary career spans the past 40 years never losing momentum. She has achieved global stardom and musical recognition with hit songs in the charts in all four decades.