Nicole Jain has devoted her professional life to leadership and public service, particularly in the areas of K–12 public education management and policy. She graduated from USC with a bachelor's degree in public policy and Harvard University with a master's degree in education policy and management. Nicole thinks that every child should have access to a high-quality education and that the... read full bio
Yoram was born in Tiberius, near the Lake of Galili, Israel, to Polish immigrants. He relocated to Kiryat Motzkin, close to Haifa, with his family when he was three years old. Shmuel, his father, constructed a theater that was exceptional in its day. Yoram was five years old when the movie theater first opened, and he was quite fascinated by... read full bio
Twelve-time All-American swimmer Riley Gaines won five SEC championships and was a talented female swimmer at the University of Kentucky who planned to become a dentist. When she was made to share a locker room and subsequently compete against a male swimmer, Lia (previously Will) Thomas, at the NCAA Women's Swimming Championship, her entire life—including her post-graduate dream—was turned upside... read full bio
Charles Hurt writes columns for The Washington Times and serves as the Opinion Editor. Throughout his 20-year career, Mr. Hurt has worked his way up from beat reporter for the Detroit News and Washington correspondent for the Charlotte Observer before joining The Washington Times in 2003. He is frequently seen as a contributor on Fox News's iconic evening news roundtable.... read full bio
As the Customer Leadership Executive for five large U.S. market leaders, Jeanne Bliss has fought valiantly to get the customer on the strategic agenda, redirecting priorities and creating transformational changes to the brands' customer loyalty. She has driven achievement of 95 percent loyalty rates, changing customer experiences across 50,000-person organizations. Jeanne developed her passion for customer loyalty at Lands' End,... read full bio
Jess Clarke is a legend in women's sports, not only a football player. With an astounding 52 caps for her country, Jess has led the way in football brilliance. She scored the most goals for Notts County throughout a whole domestic season and has eleven goals for the England national team. Highlights of her career have included competing in two... read full bio
Amy Dresner is an author, journalist, and former comedian who is also in recovery from alcoholism and addiction. She has written for Addiction.com, Psychology Today, and numerous other magazines. She also has a column in the addiction/recovery journal theFix.com. Hachette released her debut novel, My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean, to overwhelmingly positive reviews from both... read full bio
For more than 20 years, Connie Walker has illuminated Indigenous experiences that are frequently disregarded. As an investigative journalist who has won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Peabody Award, she has brought attention to the terrible effects of intergenerational trauma caused by Indian Residential Schools as well as the violence issue in Indigenous communities. Walker is a gifted storyteller... read full bio
Danielle Walker is a self-taught chef, health and wellness advocate, and author of four New York Times bestseller cookbooks. Walker suffered for years after receiving a diagnosis of an autoimmune condition at the age of 22, but dietary and lifestyle modifications helped him regain his health. Walker has amassed millions of devoted followers worldwide for over 10 years by creating delectable... read full bio
At the moment, Femi Fadugba is a fellow of Oxford's New College and a science fiction author. More than 10,000 students have heard him speak on subjects like time travel, choosing a career, and creating his first book, The Upper World (which will soon be available on Netflix!). Femi, who studied at UPenn and Oxford and published in the subject... read full bio
One of the world's foremost authorities on indigenous peoples' climate change adaptation and mitigation is Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. She is the president of the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT) and a member of the Mbororo pastoralist community in Chad. In the global effort to combat the effects of climate change, Oumarou Ibrahim is an advocate for... read full bio
Author, strategist, husband, and parent Michell C. Clark creates affirmations for creative entrepreneurs who are dedicated to improving both their own lives and the lives of others. The Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus hails from Woodbridge, Virginia. He developed his writing and research abilities after graduating, working for companies and cultural organizations such as the National Museum of African American History... read full bio
The creator and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, which produces high-end outdoor clothing and equipment and provides training programs in mobility, medicine, guns, survival, and preparedness, is Mike Glover. He previously served in the US Army and Special Forces for a total of 20 years. He defended government leaders in perilous circumstances while working as a government contractor for the CIA.... read full bio
Kimberley Motley, the founder of Motley Legal Services and cofounder of Motley Consulting International, is an American International Attorney and the first and only Westerner to litigate cases in Afghanistan’s Criminal Courts system. Motley is a registered attorney for more than 20 embassies with a focus on criminal, commercial, contract, civil, and employment law matters. Motley received her J.D. from... read full bio
Kelsey Barnard Clark is a restaurant owner, author, TV personality, and award-winning chef. Kelsey, who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, participated in season 16 of Top Chef and took home the titles of "Top Chef" and "Fan Favorite." Since then, Kelsey has frequently appeared on programs like Guy's Grocery Games, Tailgate Takedown, and Chopped. Kelsey returned to her hometown of... read full bio
Internationally bestselling books Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst were written by Jonah Berger, a professor at the Wharton School. When it comes to natural language processing, change, word-of-mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and why things catch on, Dr. Berger is a globally recognized authority. He teaches one of the most popular online courses in the world, has over 80... read full bio
Douthat, one of the most important and controversial figures of his time, became the youngest op-ed columnist in the history of The New York Times. In addition to serving as National Review's film critic, he writes for the publication on Tuesdays and Sundays, covering pop culture, religion, American politics, and intellectual life. He published The Deep Places, a memoir detailing... read full bio
In addition to leading three veterinary radiotherapy facilities, Dr. Renee Alsarraf founded four distinct veterinary oncology offices. She has co-authored peer-reviewed scientific articles, conducted multiple veterinary clinical trials, and given lectures both nationally and locally. She is wed to a veterinary ophthalmologist and resides in Montclair, NJ. She loves Dusty, her demanding, six-year-old female boxer, and they have a kid,... read full bio
Carissa is a climate activist, Harvard-recognized content developer, published marine biologist, and CEO. Her life's mission is to raise awareness of ocean conservation, disseminate ocean climate solutions globally to spur action, and enable young women to discover their place in the movement. Carissa encourages everyone to join the environmental movement by sharing easily readable content about activism, sustainability, climate action,... read full bio
Tiffany Brown, PhD, LMFT, co-authored The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women's Sports―from the Schoolyard to the Stadium, with her friend and coworker Katie Steele. The book serves as a guide for systemic change while bringing attention to the pain and maltreatment of women in sports. She has a strong commitment to helping athletes with... read full bio
