Maria Contreras-Sweet's family emigrated from Mexico, and with tremendous drive, ambition and a deep appreciation for the opportunities afforded to her in America, Contreras-Sweet accomplished her dream as a legislator, when she became the first Latina in California state government to hold a cabinet position as Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing. The incredible tale of her rise from poverty... read full bio
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For the past four decades, John Bradshaw has combined his exceptional skills as the role of counselor, author, management consultant, theologian, philosopher, and public speaker, becoming one of the leading figures in the fields of addiction/recovery, family systems, relationships, Spiritual and emotional growth, and management training. John brought the phrases dysfunctional families and inner child into mainstream society. His dynamic... read full bio
Actress Alice Doesn't Live Her Anymore, Wild at Heart, Rambling Rose, Citizen Ruth Independent Spirit Award winner Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or Award winner British Academy Award winner Golden Globe Award winner Our great country is rich and abundant in so many ways. It is totally unacceptable to me that we have children and families going hungry! I eagerly... read full bio
Gray's first appearance on television was in 1967 as a dancer in the variety series, Malibu U. After moving to Hollywood, she soon had her first starring role on the mini-series Evening In Byzantium, in 1978. Following good notices, in 1978 Gray was put on a seven year contract at Universal Studios, which led directly to her taking the role... read full bio
Director/Producer/Writer of Two Weeks - (From an interview) Two Weeks would have been a different film if you hadn't lost your mother Steve Stockman: I think it's... yeah, there's a lot of stuff that goes on when a family goes through something like this that is surprisingly common to all families but we don't know about it. In today's society... read full bio
Heidi Fleiss is an American columnist and television personality regularly featured in the 1990s in American media. She is often referred to as the Hollywood Madam. At the age of 22 Heidi Fleiss began managing a prostitution ring under Madam Alex after meeting the famous Madam 90210 in 1987. Heidi Fleiss eventually parted with Alex and began her own prostitute... read full bio
Ira Byock, MD is Director of Palliative Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire and a Professor at Dartmouth Medical School. He has been involved in hospice and palliative care since 1978. At that time he helped found a hospice home care program for the indigent population served by the university hospital and county clinics of Fresno, California.... read full bio
Joan Ganz Cooney is an American television producer. She is one of the founders of the Children's Television Workshop (now known as Sesame Workshop), the organization famous for the creation of the children's television show Sesame Street. Cooney grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and earned a B.A. degree in education from the University of Arizona in 1951. After working for... read full bio
VICTORIA STILLWELL is one of the world's most recognized and respected dog trainers. She is best known for her role as the host of Animal Planet's hit TV series It's Me or the Dog, through which she is able to share her insight and passion for positive, reward-based dog training and as a judge on CBS's Greatest American Dog. By... read full bio
Rigoberta Menchu-Tum became involved in social reform activities through the Catholic Church, and became prominent in the women's rights movement when still only a teenager. Such reform work aroused considerable opposition in influential circles, especially after a guerilla organization established itself in the area. Over the years, Menchu-Tum has become widely known as a leading advocate of Indian rights and... read full bio
An LGBT Advocate and Policy Attorney, Brian Sims is the former Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association. Currently he serves as the President of Equality Pennsylvania, and as the Chairman of the Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia(GALLOP). In 2010, Sims joined the faculty of the Center for Progressive Leadership and the National Campaign Board... read full bio
Elizabeth Smart is a strong and inspirational person whose incredible path has made her a source of inspiration and hope for countless others all around the world. Elizabeth is best known for having survived a kidnapping, but her unwavering spirit and willpower have enabled her to establish herself as a passionate advocate, company creator, and dynamic speaker. Following her terrifying experience,... read full bio
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"Charles M. Blow is the Visual Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, where his weekly column appears every Saturday. Mr. Blow’s columns tackle hot-button issues such as teen pregnancy, the national debt, the presidential race, gender roles, and the gay rights movement. Blow joined The Times in 1994 as the paper’s graphics editor; during his tenure he led the... read full bio
The office for Steve Pemberton has asked that CTI not list them, give out pricing, information or availability. If you are interested in this celebrity only, please contact CTI directly and we can let you know the process needed to confirm a date with them.
Alexis Maybank is an accomplished entrepreneur who has made her mark in the world of ecommerce. She is best known as the Founder and Strategic Advisor of Gilt, the company that revolutionized luxury ecommerce and online shopping. Together with a team of co-founders, Alexis helped conceive and create Gilt in 2007, and has held several positions at the company since... read full bio
American non-fiction author Eugene Linden is well known for his works on a variety of subjects, including science, technology, the environment, and how people interact with nature. He is considered as one of the greatest authorities on these subjects and has won significant praise for his work from the critics. Linden has published a number of publications throughout his career, drawing... read full bio
Chelsea Cooley was crowned during the Miss USA 2005 pageant in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the first Miss North Carolina USA to win the Miss USA crown. Chelsea attended the Art Institute of Charlotte and hopes to become a buyer for the fashion industry. Cooley is a self-confessed tomboy. Her hobbies and interests include jet skiing, snorkeling and following... read full bio
Chris Dudley is a retired American basketball player and politician. He played for 16 years and 886 games in the NBA for five different teams. A journeyman center, he was known primarily for his defensive skill as a rebounder and shot blocker. In 2010, he was the Republican nominee for Governor of Oregon.... read full bio
