Becky Blanton is a writer, journalist and, photographer. She gained popularity when her essay, The Monster, was published in Wisdom of Our Fathers. She shared her story of becoming homeless while on a camping trip and gave a talk during TEDGlobal. Blanton is working on her own books, which include, What Matters, How to Write a Book, and How to... read full bio
Dr. Carl Hammerschlag is best known as an inspirational speaker. Covering topics of mind, body, spirit, and overall wellness, Hammerschlag shares his expertise with audiences worldwide. Trained at Yale to be a psychiatrist, Hammerschlag also has over twenty years of experience working with Native Americans, making him a culture expert. Hammerschlag has authored critically acclaimed books that detail his experiences... read full bio
Charles Ellis is an investment manager and researcher. He has assisted many businesses in developing financial strategies, including Greenwich Associates. In addition, Ellis is an educator. He has taught at Harvard Business School, Yale School of Management, and the CFA Institute Investor Workshop at Princeton. Along with these notable duties, Ellis also served as a trustee and chair to investment... read full bio
Charles Ferguson is the founder and president of Representational Pictures. Most notably, he is the director and producer of the documentary feature Inside Job. This film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. In addition, Ferguson directed and produced No End in Sight: The American Occupation of Iraq, which garnered an Academy Award nomination. More recently, Ferguson created the... read full bio
John Henry is a Dominican-American entrepreneur, podcaster, and investor. He has had many jobs over the years and has been Founder and CEO of Mobile City Services and also Program Director of AREA Accelerator. Currently, Henry is the Co-founder and chairman of the non-profit Cofound Harlem, a branded podcast host with Gimlet Media, and a partner of Harlem Capital. When... read full bio
Kat Blaque is an American animator, illustrator, transgender rights activist, and YouTuber who has been blogging about her life for numerous years. She studied at the California Institute of the Arts where she graduated with a B.F.A in character animation. Blaque’s YouTube channel is where she talks about social issues such as race, gender, and growing up questioning her gender... read full bio
Melina Jampolis is a board certified physician nutritionist specialist and healthcare expert who specializes in weight loss, disease prevention and treatment. Jampolis is a graduate of Tufts University and Tufts School of Medicine and she has completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, a Stanford University teaching hospital. Jampolis has been a popular public speaker... read full bio
Anahita Reilly is currently the Vice President of the Navy Federal Credit Union. Prior to that, she was a Senior Director and Capital One and formerly served as the Chief Customer Officer at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Her job was to improve GSAs customer service and they use quantitative and qualitative data and human-centered design methods to identify... read full bio
Angela Roseboro is currently the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Toast. She was also the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Dropbox. Prior to working for Dropbox, jobs that Roseboro have held include, Diversity Programs Manager for Manpower Inc., Corporate Director of Diversity at Whirlpool Corporation, VP, Diversity and Employment Experience for Genworth Financial, Managing Partner... read full bio
Charris Ford is an activist and founder of Grassolean, a biodiesel company. In his teens, Ford ran his family’s organic farm, utilizing solar panels, rain water, and other sustainable means to keep the farm productive. Since, Ford has dedicated his life to living off the grid. Ford raises awareness on the problems of the earth, including dwindling resources, population increase,... read full bio
Chrissy Gephardt is the first openly gay family member of a presidential candidate. Her father, Congressman Dick Gephardt, ran in the 2004 presidential democratic primary. Due to her fathers political involvement and the spotlight on her sexuality, Chrissy Gephardt decided to involve herself in LGBT issues, becoming a spokesperson for equal rights and social justice. Gephardt is a part of... 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
Christopher Mcdonough was the Chief Brand and Sales Officer for LL Bean where he was responsible for all brand, marketing and sales activity through retail, e-commerce, and international divisions. He is currently the CEO of Corkcicle. Prior to his current job, Mcdonough was the Senior Brand Director for Mars Petcare, and went on to become the European and German Commercial... read full bio
David Kessler is an expert on healing and loss. He has had numerous experiences dealing with life, death, and other tragedies. Kessler has learned to keep his happiness through life’s punches and loves to share his experiences and positivity with others. He is an author of five best-selling books, “You Can Heal Your Heart”, “Divorce or Death with Louise Hay”,... read full bio
Dr. Nick Bontis is a Canadian business professor, professional speaker, management consultant, sports executive, and author. As a keynote speaker, Bontis has worked for clients such as the United Nations, the US Navy, Microsoft, IBM, Century 21, and more to help them succeed in the world of technology. He is Professor of Strategic Management and Chair of Strategic Management at... read full bio
Iman Oubou is the founder and editor-in-chief of SWAAY Media. SWAAY Media is known as Forbes meets Vogue, it’s a digital media brand for women that covers tech, culture, and business news. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Oubou was a former beauty queen, she won Miss New York US and was the 2nd runner up for the Miss United States... read full bio
Dr. Julian Hosp is a highly regarded expert in the fields of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and their diverse applications. With a diverse background as a trauma surgeon and professional athlete, he brings a unique perspective to the world of digital currencies. Driven by a passion for innovation and knowledge sharing, Hosp is not only a renowned author and keynote speaker... read full bio
Luis Angel-Lalanne is currently the Vice President in Customer Listening at American Express. He has had several roles over his nearly 20 years working for American Express which include, Manager of Credit Risk Management, Director of Assistant to Chief Credit Officer, Director of Small Business Risk Management, and Vice President of World Service Compliance Testing and Customer Communication Management. Prior... read full bio
Mark Ramadan is co-founder of Sir Kensington’s ketchup. As the co-founder and CEO of Sir Kensington’s, Ramadan manages all the day-to-day operations and focuses on the long-term strategy of the company. Prior to his work with Sir Kensington’s, Ramadan worked as an analyst for Goldman Sachs and then was a business analyst for McKinsey & Company. Ramadan graduated with a... read full bio
Susan Bennett is an American voice actor best known for being the voice of Apples Siri. She graduated from Brown University where she acted in theater productions, was apart of the jazz band, and was a singer in their a cappella group. Her first voice acting gig was voicing the First National Bank of Atlantas Tillie the All-Time Teller. Other... read full bio
