Christopher Guest has acted, written and composed for theater, radio television and film. He worked as a stage actor in New York before he began writing for National Lampoon magazine. He later worked on National Lampoon's Radio Hour and made five albums, three of which were nominated for Grammy Awards. His television writing credits include The TV Show (with Rob... read full bio
Christopher Gray is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Scholly, a scholarship search platform that has helped millions of students find and win scholarship money. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Gray was raised by a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. Despite the financial challenges, Gray was determined to succeed and attended Drexel University in Philadelphia,... read full bio
Christopher Gardner is the owner and CEO of brokerage firm Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Christopher Gardner is an avid motivational and aspirational speaker, addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. Gardner is also a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized... read full bio
As the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC, which has offices in prestigious cities including New York, Chicago, and San Francisco, Chris Gardner is a trailblazing businessman. His remarkable journey from hardship to victory has made him a potent motivational speaker, encouraging audiences all around the world to overcome obstacles and break patterns. Gardner's life story is truly exceptional, and... read full bio
An activist, educator, and speaker, Christopher Emdin works as the Director of Science Education at the Center for Health Equity and Urban Science Education; he also is the Associate Director of the Institute for Urban and Minority Education at Teachers College, Colombia University, as well as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology for Teachers College.... read full bio
Christopher Dragon, an Australian conductor, is both the Colorado Symphony's Resident Conductor and the Music Director of the Wyoming Symphony Orchestra. He was an Assistant Conductor when he began working with the Colorado Symphony in the season. Dragon had the chance to collaborate closely with Principal Conductor Asher Fisch during his three years as Assistant Conductor with the West Australian... read full bio
Christopher Darden is a writer, lecturer and practicing attorney. He is a 15-year veteran of the Los Angeles County District Attorney, where he was assigned to the prosecution of O.J. Simpson. During his tenure as a prosecutor, he was the Assistant Head Deputy Attorney of the Special Investigations Division. There for 6 years, his division investigated corrupt public officials, election... read full bio
Sail into the sweet sounds of five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross. Chris’ smooth and sophisticated ballads sound as good today as his timeless recordings. His songs were featured on numerous media outlets, including ""Think Of Laura"" on the daytime drama, General Hospital and ""All Right"" on CBS Sports. He has won an Academy Award for “Arthur’s Theme/Best That You... read full bio
Christopher Convery is a young American actor, singer, and pianist from New York who has most recently starred in the film “Brahms: The Boy II” playing Jude. Convery has made his television debut playing Keaton Lang in an episode of “The Blacklist: Redemption”. Since then, he’s gone on to have small roles in series such as “Haters Back Off!”, “Succession”,... read full bio
PROGRAM 1 - PEAK PERFORMANCE / HUMAN POTENTIAL Be Like Cliff! How to Peak Perform in Business & Life. • How a 61-year-old potato farmer, who had only been running for several years, won a 544 mile ultra-marathon, beating professional runners in their 20s and 30s by more than 10 hours. • Cliff defied expectation, probability and reality because of how he manipulated and optimized... read full bio
Christopher Allen is a renowned conductor, recipient of the Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award, Bruno Walter Conducting Award and Memorial Career Grant, and student of Plcido Domingo and James Conlon. Allen has debuted nationally and internationally, conducting shows like The Barber of Seville. In addition to conducting, Allen has been a recipient of numerous piano awards, leading him to perform... read full bio
When he made the decision to skip class and drop by EMI Records/Parlophone in Copenhagen unannounced, he was still a high school student. Christopher just played and sang a few of his own unreleased songs, letting the label executives see his skill shine. They were quickly impressed by the singer and rewarded his audacity by signing him right away. Ironically, Christopher's... read full bio
Christophe Ginisty is an international public relations guru, a specialist on social media, reputation management and crisis communications, and founder and CEO of the Open Agency France. Ginisty began his career working as a managing director for Rumeur Publique, which he did for 22 years. During his time with Rumeur Publique, Ginisty worked in public and media relations, innovation, talent... read full bio
Christoph Waltz won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Quentin Tarantino film, Inglourious Basterds. He is an Austrian actor, who played the role of Standartenführer Hans Landa aka “The Jew Hunter”. He won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Festival, and received much acclaim for the role. In 2009, he began receiving awards... read full bio
A movement in Berlin that urged many members of the graffiti scene to explore their creativity and lead an artistic lifestyle served as the impetus for Christoph Faust's foray into electronic music. Stasis is not an option for Christoph. He has launched a number of alias projects, labels, and event series over the years, all of which demonstrate his developing... read full bio
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is an American blues guitarist and singer from Clarksdale, Mississippi. Ingram began his career in music while growing up, performing in church. He found himself attending various gospel performances at a young age and was even invited to perform alongside various artists. His mother was a cousin to musician Charley Pride and while growing up, Ingram found... read full bio
Ingram’s voyage began in the city of Clarksdale, in Coahoma County, Mississippi, approximately 10 miles from the renowned crossroads of Highways 61 and 49. He was raised in a musical family and developed a childhood love for music, learning to play the drums and then the bass. He received his first guitar at an early age and was immediately engrossed... read full bio
Christine Sinclair is a Canadian soccer player and captain of the Canadian national team. Sinclair was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada and she has played as forward and attacking midfielder. Sinclair began playing soccer at 4 years old and she started playing with Burnaby South Secondary School where she helped lead them to three league championships. Sinclair went on... read full bio
Christine Simmons is a trailblazing leader, businesswoman and executive who has extensive experience working for some of the most prestigious institutions in the world. The Latin phrase "she who flies with her own wings" refers to the consulting firm Alis Volat Propriis, LLC, which provides advice to companies of all sizes on operational excellence, strategic planning, business growth and representation projects, among other... read full bio
Christine Schanes is a speaker and public educator. She has been working for over two decades to give insight into the issues of homelessness. Collaborating with government leaders, various organizations, schools, and other groups, Schanes creates workshops and special programs regarding the topic of homelessness. Schanes founded the Center for Justice and Social Compassion E-Z ID Clinic Program, which helps... read full bio
