At the U.S. National Institutes of Health, where she studied coronavirus biology and vaccine development, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett served as the team's scientific leader. A stabilized form of a spike protein, which is present on the surface of all coronaviruses, was revealed to be a major target for vaccines, therapies and diagnostics, which was a game-changing finding made during those six... read full bio
Kelly Rippon is a teacher, author and the only parent of six kids, including her Olympic medal-winning oldest son, Adam. She turned her expertise as a seasoned professor of philosophy in higher education into a career as a motivational and career development speaker. With the goal of "Changing the world one conversation at a time," she founded her own consulting firm,... read full bio
The Emmy-nominated Good Morning Football program on the NFL Network was hosted by Kay Adams. In addition to hosting NBC Sports Network's Fantasy Football Live and DirecTV's Fantasy Zone, Kay had a number of on-air gigs before joining the NFL Network. At the helm of NFL Now, Amazon's premier football program, Kay remains as host. In addition to her duties in the world of... read full bio
Keltie Knight is a television host for Entertainment Tonight and recipient of an Emmy Award. She has co-anchored CBS's coverage of major events like the Grammy Awards Red Carpet and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. With the help of her business and entertainment experience, Knight co-founded and co-hosts the podcast The LadyGang. The well-liked program has received close to 100 million... read full bio
Renowned author, TV personality and chef Contemporary Southern chef Kardea Brown offers delectable recipes with insightful commentary on food, culture and community. She is the host of Cupcake Championship, The Great Soul Food Cook-Off and Delicious Miss Brown on the Food Network. Brown is of Gullah/Geechee ancestry, the name given to a particular group of African Americans who reside in the coastal regions... read full bio
Kwame Alexander, an internationally acclaimed poet, 36-time New York Times bestselling author, educator and publisher, served as the founding editor of VERSIFY, a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt publishing label with the goal of "changing the world one word at a time." The Door of No Return, his upcoming book, is intended to be the first in a trilogy. As part of the... read full bio
TV personality, author, expert big wave surfer and and contemporary waterman, Kai Lenny is the definition of a multi-hyphenate. Kai is the undisputed king of large wave surfing, stand-up paddling (SUP) racing, tow-in surfing, kite surfing and hydrofoiling, the latter of which he invented on the open sea. Having been a surfer from the age of five, Kai was a sponsored professional athlete... read full bio
Kahlil Greene stands out as a dynamic leader who uses his distinct Gen-Z perspective to promote forward-thinking changes in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion that are desperately needed. He is a well-known change advocate thanks to his inventive and energizing approach, which goes against traditional strategies. Kahlil, a talented writer, rose to prominence for his memorable Harvard Business Review... read full bio
Kasie Hunt, a reputable political correspondent and chief national affairs commentator, has spent nearly 20 years covering Congress, Washington and presidential elections. After more than eight years at NBC, where she hosted Way Too Early with Kasie Hunt, Kasie DC on MSNBC and worked as the Capitol Hill Correspondent, Kasie is now a CNN anchor and the network's chief national affairs commentator.... read full bio
Award-winning writer, poet and storyteller Kaitlin Curtice discusses how spirituality and identity connect and change over the course of our lives. She is an enrolled member of the Potawatomi people and an interfaith champion. She takes part in discussions on issues like colonialism in religious settings and has delivered numerous speeches at conferences on the value of interfaith links. Author Rachel... read full bio
Kate Schatz is a New York Times bestselling author, activist, educator and consultant who has spent a lot of time discussing, writing about and teaching issues related to race, gender, social justice and equity. Her "Rad Women" books, including Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide and Rad American History A-Z, have sold over 300,000 copies and been translated into four other languages. Her... read full bio
Organizational coach, lecturer, business owner and author Katara McCarty is a strong lady who is motivated by enthusiasm, which shines through in all she does and spreads to people around her. Katara has 25 years of experience leading women of various ages in the for-profit and non-profit business sectors. With her husband, Katara founded God's House, a non-profit organization, in Marion, Indiana... read full bio
One of the most prominent figures in the Argentine trap scene is Khea. His songs blend pop, hip-hop and reggaeton and typically center on lyrical themes like romance and sensuality. His voice is more akin to pleasant singing than harder-edged rapping. With tunes like "Loca" and "Vete," he had achieved a number of viral hits by the time he was 18... read full bio
He is a mystery, Klaus Blatter. Although he has had a significant impact on the evolution of electronic music, the Dortmund native has not earned much praise for his efforts. He was the driving force behind significant occasions that altered the course of music history, but his name is not included in the canon. His ardent followers refer to him... read full bio
Klangkuenstler's earliest nightclub encounters in Munich were what originally exposed him to electronic music; he was raised in the most southern part of Germany. He relocated to Berlin in order to pursue his growing enthusiasm for intense bass and drum lines. Motivated by the variety of music and clubs in the German capital, Klangkuenstler quickly made a name for himself as... read full bio
The United States' most recent Youth Poet Laureate is Kara Jackson. Kara Jackson is a poet, musician, composer, singer and all-around performer in addition to their new job. Kara Jackson, an alumna of Oak Park River Forest High School, has appeared often with the OPRF Spoken Word Club and at Louder Than A Bomb as a member of the spoken word... read full bio
Songwriter KoolKid is at #1 on Billboard, composing great tunes for artists like BTS. He has been writing music for ten years and believes he has the secret to making a successful song. Working for some of the most well-known musicians and record labels, including Ultra Records, BigHit Entertainment, Sony, Universal, Insanity Records and Spinnin' Records, he collaborates with some of... read full bio
All-female indie duo from New York City, Kid Sistr listeners will hear the pop bubble gum of the Top 40 charts, the palatable peculiarity of 1980s new wave, the unabashed amplitude of 2000s alternative rock and the meticulous creation of the singer-songwriter style. The band's bright sound and conversational writing reflect their diverse influences. The resulting music is made up of pink guitar-pop... read full bio
Toronto-based Kadeema plays alternative rock music. The songs composed by Jimmy Chauveau (vocals) and Tal Vaisman (guitar/vocals) are the foundation of Kadeema's music. The two developed their enduring bond while working together in their former band, Ascot Royals. The arduous hours spent travelling, moving around, composing and recording led to a close friendship between the two. Jim & Tal made the... read full bio
Komal Ahmad is a charismatic and well-respected person who has won honors and recognition for her outstanding efforts in a number of sectors. She has been honored as one of Entrepreneur Magazine's Most Powerful Women in the World, Fast Company's World's Most Creative People in Business, and InStyle's Top 50 Most Badass Women in the World, all of which serve... read full bio
