Connie Rice is an outspoken advocate for tackling the issue of inequity and exclusion. As co-director of The Advancement Project and civil rights lawyer (graduating from Harvard College in 1978, where she won the Root Tilden Public Interest Scholarship to New York University School of Law, graduating in 1984), that’s become her biggest path in life. She works to expand... read full bio
For more than 20 years, Connie Dieken dedicated herself to journalism as a television news anchor, reporter and talk show host of The Morning Exchange, America's longest running television talk show. The winner of 6 Emmy awards and 1 Telly award, this excellence in journalism resulted in her induction into the Radio/Television Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Connies ability to boldly... read full bio
An award-winning investigative reporter and one of the most recognizable faces on American television, Connie Chung has been a powerful force in the news industry for more than 35 years. On the lecture stage she draws on her unique experiences as a working mother and Asian American in addressing the challenges today's women face, advocating diversity in the workplace, and... read full bio
Conner Coffin, who grew up in Santa Barbara near the coast, developed a love and a passion for the water from a very young age. Conner attributes this to his father since he remembers being brought to the sandy coastlines at the little age of four. Surfing quickly developed into a routine, a sport and ultimately a way of life. Since then,... read full bio
Conan O’Brien has established himself on the late night host. O’Brien is “one of TV’s hottest properties” according to People magazine’s poll. His distinct brand of comedy landed Conan on “Entertainment Weekly” magazine’s list of the “50 Funniest People Alive.” For years O’Brien hosted “Late Night” and was consistently nominated for Emmy Awards for Best Writing in a Comedy or... read full bio
American professional golfer Colt Knost played on the PGA Tour before retiring. He started appearing regularly as an analyst and on-course commentator for PGA Tour matches that CBS Sports aired. His senior year, he won the Class 3A State Championship. He was recognized as an all-conference and all-region player while attending Southern Methodist University. The Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the... read full bio
Colonel Philip Blair, MD (USA Ret), is a renowned medical doctor and the founder of Blair Medical Group, SPC, a company that specializes in providing personalized, integrative healthcare services to patients across the United States. Dr. Blair is a distinguished veteran, having served in the US Army Medical Corps for over 20 years, and he has become a leading voice... read full bio
Through the ROTC program, Jack Jacobs joined the American Army as a Second Lieutenant. He was an executive officer of an infantry battalion in the 7th Infantry Division, a platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne Division and the commander of the 4th Battalion 10th Infantry in Panama. Jacobs was a professor at the US Military Academy where he taught comparative politics... read full bio
Greg Gadson, a retired colonel, is recognized as an outstanding American Army veteran who served with distinction during a number of crucial conflicts and operations. Gadson has a distinguished military career that includes active duty throughout the Iraq War, Kosovo War, War in Afghanistan, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Joint Forge, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.... read full bio
The first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft, astronaut Eileen Collins has led an inspiring life of adventure, leadership, and achievement. A female trailblazer, Collins was named an astronaut by NASA in 1990. She quickly went on to become the first female pilot on a space shuttle with the Discovery flight in 1995, and the first female commander... read full bio
Colonel Charles W. Scott is known for being one of the hostages taken by Iranian terrorists for 444 days. The Colonel now speaks about lessons he learned when in captivity. His experiences and observations are inspirational and motivational. The Pentagon labels him one of the most qualified Middle East specialist in the Army. He is a highly decorated combat veteran... read full bio
Collins Tuohy Smith is well known for being the descendant of Leigh Anne Tuohy, whose incredible life was depicted in the television show and movie "The Blind Side." Collins's life changed dramatically when she met Michael Oher, her adopted brother, at Briarcrest Christian School and they grew close. Collins was instrumental in assisting Michael in adjusting to his new life in... read full bio
Collins Key has achieved what no other magician has ever done- let alone at 17 years of age. Not only did he change the game in the way magic is presented on America’s Got Talent and set a new standard for amazement, but he was the very first magician to make it to the final round in eight seasons. As... read full bio
One of the upcoming talents in golf is Collin Morikawa. Collin has already achieved remarkable feats as a two-time major winner and Olympian. He also has one of the most sincere and approachable characters in professional sports. His victories at the PGA Championship and Open Championship were his first-ever in each separate competition, making him the only player in history to... read full bio
Collete Davis questions the perception of what women are capable of. Collete's exceptional grasp of engineering and science has led to a résumé loaded with triumphs in sports, open-wheel racecars and Monster Jam trucks in a competition that mixes speed, thrill and risk-taking. Collete is a seasoned racecar driver, stunt driver, businesswoman and national TV host. She also drives the 12,000-pound Wonder Woman... read full bio
Colleen Stanley is a keynote sales speaker, founder of SalesLeadership, Inc., and an author. As a keynote speaker, Stanley talks on sales organizations gaining new perspectives and using emotional intelligence into their sales and leadership processes. Stanley believes using skills such as empathy, impulse control and self-awareness produce hard sales results. As an author, Stanley has published the best-selling book... read full bio
Colleen Ballinger is a comedian, actress, and singer. She also has a well-known YouTube personality called ‘Miranda Sings’, a creative alter ego. Ballinger has created three different YouTube channels for herself, ‘PsychoSoprano’, ‘Colleen Vlogs’, and ‘Miranda Sings’. Her channels have millions of subscribers; ‘Miranda Sings’ alone has 8 million subscribers. Apart from YouTube, Ballinger has appeared as an actress on... read full bio
Colin Stokes, who identifies mainly as a proud father, is also an non-profit advocate and artist. With experience as an actor (starring in Law & Order and Broadway musical I Love You, Youre Perfect, Now Change) and graphic designer in New York City, Stokes has a diverse background. His experiences as an artist, father, and involvement in the non-profit, Citizen... read full bio
Colin O’Brady is an American professional endurance athlete, motivational speaker and adventurer. He has previously represented the United States as a triathlete on the ITU Triathlon World Cup circuit where he raced in 25 countries on six continents. He has set four-time world records including the Explorers Grand Slam (Last Degree) and Seven Summits speed records, Three Poles Challenge, and... read full bio
Colin McGuire is the CEO of Boomn, a DTC growth agency. He discusses developments in direct-to-consumer businesses, conversion rate optimization, best practices in content generation and digital advertising. His company's has a wonderful ability in acquiring direct-to-consumer businesses and growing them to new heights. More importantly, they successfully collaborate with growth-hungry firms to assist them accelerate their success. He has a tremendous perspective as... read full bio
