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Mahzarin Banaji
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Harvard Psychologist, Unconscious Bias Expert, and Best Selling Co-Author of Blindspot
Harvard Psychologist, Unconscious Bias Expert, and Best Selling Co-Author of Blindspot Dr. Mahzarin Banaji is an experimental psychologist who also uses neuroimaging (fMRI) to explore the implications of her work for questions of individual responsibility and social justice in democratic […]
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Massachusetts, United States
Ed Begley Jr.
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Actor, Author and Environmental Activist
Actor, Author, and Environmental Activist Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Ed Begley Jr. became an actor. He first came to audiences’ attention for his portrayal of “Dr. Victor Ehrlich” on the long-running hit television series St. Elsewhere, […]
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California, United States
Desmond Clark
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Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears
Entrepreneur Speaker, Philanthropist, Former All-Pro Tight End for the Chicago Bears Desmond Clark has built a strong reputation as a former NFL player with the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears. Desmond has taken his leadership skills from on […]
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Illinois, United States
Dominique Dawes
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Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner
Three-Time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming […]
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Maryland, United States
Peter Diamandis
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Innovation, Incentive Competitions and Commercial Space Pioneer, Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation
Innovation, Incentive Competitions and Commercial Space Pioneer, Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation Dr. Peter H. Diamandis is an international pioneer in the fields of innovation, incentive competitions and commercial space. In 2014 he was named one of […]
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California, United States
John Elkington
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Known as "The Father of Sustainability"
Known as “The Father of Sustainability” John Elkington is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. Accolades In 2008, The Evening Standard named him among the “1000 Most Influential People” […]
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United Kingdom
Vonetta Flowers
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First African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal
First-Ever African American Athlete to Win a Winter Olympics Gold Medal On February 19, 2002, people in Alabama were glued to their TV’s, curious to see how the state’s only bobsledder would perform against the rest of the world. In […]
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Florida, United States
Robert George
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Leading Christian Conservative Scholar
Leading Christian Conservative Scholar Robert P. George is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. He is also frequently a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School where he […]
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New Jersey, United States
Beverly Gooden
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#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer
#WhyIStayed Creator, Domestic Violence Activist, Consultant & Writer Beverly Gooden is an award-winning social activist, speaker, women’s health advocate, content creator, and originator of a viral Twitter movement. #WhyIStayed was named by TIME as one of the Top 10 Hashtags […]
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Texas, United States
Jason Hwang
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Authority on Innovative Health Care Reform and Co-Author of “The Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care"
Authority on Innovative Health Care Reform and Co-Author of “The Innovator’s Prescription: A Disruptive Solution for Health Care” Jason Hwang, M.D., M.B.A. is an internal medicine physician who is co-founder and chief medical officer of Icebreaker Health (Lemonaid Health), a […]
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Nevada, United States
Amy Myers Jaffe
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Leading Expert on Oil, Energy, and Sustainability
Leading Expert on Oil, Energy, and Sustainability Amy Myers Jaffe is a leading expert on global energy policy, energy and sustainability, and geopolitical risk and author of “Energy’s Digital Future: Harnessing Innovation for American Resilience and National Security,” published by […]
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New York, United States
Daymond John
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Successful Entrepreneur, Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of FUBU clothing brand and Star of ABC's Shark Tank
Business Leader, Marketing & Branding Expert, Founder of FUBU clothing brand and Star of ABC’s Shark Tank From humble beginnings to a self-made multimillionaire with over $6 billion to date in global product sales and a starring role on ABC’s […]
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New York, United States
Magic Johnson
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LA Lakers Legend, NBA Hall of Famer, CEO, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur
LA Lakers Legend, NBA Hall of Famer, CEO, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate that provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse […]
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California, United States
Jackie Joyner Kersee
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Considered by many to be "The World’s Greatest Female Athlete."
Olympic Gold Medalist, Widely Regarded as “The World’s Greatest Female Athlete” Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. Sports Illustrated for Women voted Jackie Female Athlete of the 20th Century and ESPN named her one […]
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Missouri, United States
Dr. Bernice A. King
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Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawyer, Minister and Author
Daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lawyer, Minister and Author Dr. Bernice A. King is a global thought leader, orator, peace advocate, and Chief Executive Officer of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (The King […]
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Georgia, United States
Lisa Ling
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Women's Activist, Investigative Journalist, Executive Producer of CNN's This is Life
Women’s Activist, Investigative Journalist, Executive Producer of CNN’s This is Life Lisa is the Executive Producer and host of This is Life on CNN, now its eighth season. For the show, Lisa has embedded with a notorious biker club and […]
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California, United States
Laura Ling
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Award-Winning Journalist and Author
Award-Winning Journalist and Author Award-winning journalist and author Laura Ling has traveled the world reporting on critical issues ranging from slave labor in the Amazon, to energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, to the challenges faced by military families in the […]
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California, United States
Lucy Liu
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Actress, Model, Artist, Film Producer & Director
Actress, Model, Artist, Film Producer & Director Keynote speaker Lucy Liu is a star who requires no introduction. Known internationally for her impressive performances across television and film, Lucy is a chameleon of the arts and of different genres, proving […]
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New York, United States
J.R. Martinez
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Wounded U.S. Army Veteran, Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker and Dancing with the Stars Winner
Actor, Veteran, Winner of Dancing With the Stars, and Bestselling Author J.R. Martinez is an actor, bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, and wounded U.S. Army veteran. He is many things. But perhaps most significantly, he is an inspiration. J.R.’s career […]
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Texas, United States
Ana Navarro
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Strategist, CNN Political Analyst & Co-Host of ABC's The View
Strategist, CNN Political Analyst, Keynote Speaker & Co-Host of ABC’s The View Ana Navarro is a well-known Republican strategist, political analyst for CNN, CNN en Español, and Telemundo, and co-host of ABC’s The View. She is also a political contributor […]
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Florida, United States
Judge Victoria Pratt
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Judge, Lawyer, Professor, and Renowned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
Judge, Lawyer, Professor, and Renowned Criminal Justice Reform Advocate Driven. Innovative. Inspiring. These are a few of the words used to describe Judge Victoria Pratt who has gained national and international acclaim for her commitment to reforming the criminal justice […]
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New Jersey, United States
Aly Raisman
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Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Gymnast, Analyst, and Best-Selling Author
Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion Gymnast, Analyst and Best-Selling Author Aly Raisman is a gymnast and an Olympic gold medalist. She was captain of the gold medal-winning “Fierce Five” US Women’s Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the […]
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Massachusetts, United States
Giuliana Rancic
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Entertainment Journalist, Fashion & Beauty Expert, Television Personality and Breast Cancer Survivor
Entertainment Journalist, Fashion & Beauty Expert, Television Personality and Breast Cancer Survivor New York Times best-selling author and the winner of the Fan Favorite award at the Daytime Emmy Awards, Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment journalist, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer […]
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Illinois, United States
Lance Secretan
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One of the World's Foremost Management Strategists, Leadership Speaker & Advisor, and a Bestselling Author
One of the World’s Foremost Management Strategists, Leadership Speaker & Advisor, and a Bestselling Author Dr. Lance Secretan is a spiritual thought leader, the world’s top authority on inspirational leadership, a trailblazing teacher, advisor and expert on corporate culture, whose […]
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Canada
Dr. Carol Swain
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Civil Rights Commentator, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author
Politcal Commentator, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author Born into abject poverty in rural Virginia, Dr. Carol Swain earned five degrees and obtained early tenure at Princeton and full professorship at Vanderbilt where she was professor of political science and […]
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Tennessee, United States
Alice Walker
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Color Purple and Activist Alice Walker is an internationally celebrated writer, poet and activist whose books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children’s books, and volumes of essays and poetry. She won […]
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California, United States
Cornel West
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Renowned Public Intellectual, Professor, and Groundbreaking Author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters
Renowed Public Intellectual, Professor, and Groundbreaking Author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters Cornel West is a prominent and provocative democratic intellectual. Professor West is now at Union Theological Seminary, in New York City, where he has previously taught. He […]
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New Jersey, United States
Dr. Peggy Whitson
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Biochemistry Researcher, Historic NASA Astronaut Keynote Speaker; One of TIME's Most Influential People; Leadership and Teamwork Expert
Biochemistry Researcher, Historic NASA Astronaut Keynote Speaker; One of TIME’s Most Influential People; Leadership and Teamwork Expert Precious few human beings are able to say they’ve been lucky enough to travel to space. Peggy Whitson, however, is in a league […]
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Texas, United States
Captain Sandy Yawn
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World Renowned Superyacht Captain and Star of Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean
World Renowned Superyacht Captain, Keynote Speaker, and Star of Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean Captain Sandy Yawn continually uses her experience and life’s trials and tribulations to educate and help others. She survived a life-threatening motorcycle accident, a fire onboard a […]
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Florida, United States
Andre Agassi
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist
Legendary Tennis Champion and Philanthropist After turning pro at the age of 16, tennis prodigy Andre Agassi rose to international fame, earning 60 men’s singles titles, including eight Grand Slam singles championships, over a 20-year career. A former World No. […]
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Nevada, United States