At Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy, Shay Bilchik holds the positions of Research Professor and Director Emeritus of the Center for Juvenile Justice Reform. The creation and implementation of sensible policies that best serve the needs of underprivileged children and their families has been the focus of Professor Bilchik's career. The Center's mission is to pursue a multi-system, balanced... read full bio
American actor Parker Stevenson is best known for his roles as Frank Hardy in The Hardy Boys and Craig Pomeroy in Baywatch. In the film A Separate Peace, Stevenson had his first prominent on-screen role. After earning degrees in architecture from Princeton University and Brooks School, he came to Hollywood and won a part opposite Sam Elliott in the movie... read full bio
Every woman dreams of having a mentor like Cathie Black—someone who is both intelligent and amusing. At a period when women didn't sell, she was a pioneer in the advertising sales industry, served as president and publisher of the budding USA Today and in her present role as president of Hearst Magazines, convinced Oprah to start a magazine. For the third year... read full bio
American sports radio host Joe Benigno was o on the New York radio stations WFAN-AM and WFAN-FM and he co-hosted the Joe & Evan show with Evan Roberts during the workweek. After leaving radio, Joe started producing Oh the Pain, a weekly podcast that can be found on Spotify and Apple. After winning a contest run by the station, he got his first taste of... read full bio
Brian Mitchell was one of seven kids reared by devoted parents in Plaquemine, Louisiana, long before he won the Super Bowl. While a student at the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette), where he set the NCAA record for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, Brian came to understand the importance of both education... read full bio
Former MLB All-Star, Gold Glover and retired Major Leaguer Fernando Vina has joined ESPN as a baseball analyst for Baseball Tonight, ESPN Radio and ESPN News. In the 51st round of the MLB Draft, the New York Yankees picked Vina. Vina declined to commit and took a scholarship to Arizona State University instead. He was selected by the New York Mets in... read full bio
Although Ray Lucas played quarterback in the NFL for seven years, his four seasons with the New York Jets are the ones for which he is best remembered. Lucas replaced two quarterbacks and finished with a 4-2 record. H e also made six starts for the Miami Dolphins. The Harrison, New Jersey native competed for Rutgers in college sports. Lucas worked as... read full bio
Novelist, journalist, comedian, and actor Michael Johnson most recently co-hosted a Fox chat show with Gabrielle Carteris. He is also the host of two home-entertainment shows on DIY Network. In addition to that, he hosted and produced a teen talk show for Black Entertainment Television. Additionally, he wrote and produced primetime television for the Fox Network, NBC, Showtime, Comedy Central,... read full bio
Author and photographer Jill Krementz. She has written 31 books, primarily in the fields of photography and children's literature. She made her living off of it as a photojournalist. She was the New York Herald-Tribune photographer. She created the cover image for The New York Times magazine with her color photograph of the March on the Pentagon. She documented the Vietnam... read full bio
While Paul DiMeo is best known for playing the snarky carpenter on the two-time Emmy-winning Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC Television, he is also a seasoned actor, a man's man, and the first to cry on his successful program. You may only understand Paul DiMeo if you picture a man who was reared by Italian parents and who enjoys... read full bio
Denise Donlon is a visionary pioneer in Canada's music landscape with an almost 40-year career. After becoming the first female president of Sony Music Canada, she was known for advancing through the ranks at Much Music. There, she collaborated with many of the top musicians in the nation, including Céline Dion, Leonard Cohen, Chantal Kreviazuk and Our Lady Peace. In her... read full bio
Numerous fans have found Rachael Scdoris to be an inspiration. She finished the 500-mile sled dog race at the youngest age ever accomplished and was named one of the top 100 female athletes in the country. Rachael eventually prevailed in her two-year battle with the Iditarod Trail Committee and will take part in the Iditarod Trail International Sled Dog Race across... read full bio
Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey are two of the most sought-after keynote speakers and interview subjects on business and executive matters because they founded the renowned Barefoot Wine company. They frequently give interviews and quotes to national and professional journals including Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, AMEX Open Forum, and Costco Connection. The two regularly appear on radio, podcasts, and... read full bio
The Japan-based company Marza Animation Planet Inc. is a computer-generated animation studio that specializes in the production of full-length feature films and cutscenes for video games. CGI add-ins for television series and computer games are among the many things they have accomplished in their extended career. Near the Tennozu Isle Station, its headquarters may be found on the 18th floor... read full bio
Rikki Hughes is a highly acclaimed television producer and showrunner who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Born on August 3, 1971, Hughes has produced a wide range of popular comedy specials, award shows, television series, and independent features. Some of her most notable works include the BET 25th Anniversary Special, It's Pimpin' Pimpin', Bill Bellamy's... read full bio
Second Captains is a prominent Irish media company founded in March 2013 by Eoin McDevitt, Ken Early, Mark Horgan, Ciarán Murphy, and Simon Hick. The team is well known for their popular podcast "The Second Captains World Service," which helped them become the first major radio show to transition from traditional programming to podcasting in Ireland. The podcast remains the... read full bio
Chris Olsen is an actor and digital creator who gained popularity after joining TikTok and soon ascended to the top of the platform as one of its most well-known comic voices. He received his BFA from the Boston Conservatory for Musical Theatre and has a background in classical training as an actor, singer and dancer. Chris appears in the The Book... read full bio
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), the top home solar, battery storage and energy services provider in the country, has Mary Powell as its CEO. Mary joined the Sunrun Board of Directors, where she is still a current member. 75 percent of the residential and commercial customers in the State of Vermont are served by Green Mountain Power Company (previously NYSE: GMP), of which Mary served... read full bio
An Emirati video producer named Khalid Al Ameri narrates tales that unite people from different cultures and produces content for a global audience. His popular videos, including "Why Muslims Celebrate Christmas," "Shopping While Married" and his four seasons of "The Ramadan Show," have helped him attract over 13 million viewers to his channels. Khalid received his degree from Stanford University, was... read full bio
Brett Johnston is a highly respected marketing and communications professional who has made a significant impact on the industry over the course of his career. He is currently the CEO of Rapport, a leading marketing agency that helps clients create compelling brand experiences and build strong relationships with their customers. Brett has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and... read full bio
