Somalian model, writer, actress and social activist Waris Dirie has also served as a Special Ambassador for the UN. She played a little role in the James Bond film The Living Daylights, which launched her career. She also appeared on the catwalks in New York City, Milan, Paris and London. She has appeared in publications like Elle, Glamour, Vogue and a BBC documentary about... read full bio
For publications such as National Geographic Traveler, The New Yorker, Slate.com, Outside, the New York Times Magazine, The Believer, The Guardian (U.K.), Sports Illustrated, National Public Radio and the Travel Channel, Rolf Potts has written from more than sixty different countries. His travels have taken him to six continents and included sailing a fishing boat 900 miles down the Laotian Mekong, hitchhiking through... read full bio
Carrie Gress is a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., as well as a Scholar at the Catholic University of America's Institute for Human Ecology. She is the editor of the online women's magazine Theology of Home and holds a degree in philosophy from the Catholic University of America. Aleteia, Catholic Vote, Catholic World Report, National Review,... read full bio
Richard Stengel, a former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs and a longstanding editor of TIME, has witnessed and steered the transition of the mainstream media. Stengel, who describes his position at the State Department as "Chief Marketing Officer of Brand USA," remains focused on the intersection of politics, policy and media. He frequently speaks on topics... read full bio
Since the 1960s, sportswriter and broadcaster Peter Gammons has been a mainstay in the industry. He started his career as the baseball columnist at The Boston Globe after receiving his degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, where he also worked for the student-run newspaper. Gammons worked at the Boston Globe for more than 20 years. He... read full bio
Dr. Angela Farris Watkins is a civil rights activist, author, presenter, and educator. Dr. Farris Watkins has long been an advocate for the needs of different learners as well as those of African American students who are subjected to injustices. Her publications, Learning Styles of African American Children: A Developmental Consideration (Journal of Black Psychology) and Nurturing African American College... read full bio
Serving Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy and family was Tricia Harris' first professional assignment. She progressed over her ten-year employment from the position of Intellectual Property Licensing Administrator to Chief Operating Officer of the King family's private business and legal concerns, as well as the global public and private interests of Dr. King's legacy. Tricia contributed to the family-owned... read full bio
Podiatrist, engineer, inventor and businessman Allen Selner, DPM, has a wealth of biomechanical knowledge. He earned his DPM at the California College of Podiatric Medicine and his BS in Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. His fascination with fusing engineering and medicine resulted in the creation of a novel type of bunion surgery known as the Tri-Correctional Bunionectomy. The results... read full bio
At CA Technologies, Montreece Smith is the Diversity Recruitment Program Manager for North America. In this role, she is responsible for establishing strategy and designing programs to attract top talent from a variety of underrepresented groups, including the LGBT community, women, people of color, Veterans, and disabled professionals. Externally, she sits on the National Labor Exchange (NLX) Operations Committee and... read full bio
Emory Healthcare's Director of Supportive and Palliative Care Outpatient Services is Dr. Kimberly A. Curseen. She serves as the clinic's director and primary medical professional. The Supportive Oncology Clinic offers cancer patients at any stage of the disease process physical, emotional and spiritual care. The clinic also offers assistance with difficult choices. The Geriatric Palliative Care Clinical Services Program was developed... read full bio
American director and screenwriter Lisa Cholodenko. The movies High Art (1998), Laurel Canyon (2002), and The Kids Are All Right were written and directed by Cholodenko (2010). She has also helmed television, including the miniseries Unbelievable and Olive Kitteridge (2014). (2019). She has received an Emmy and a DGA Award, and she has been nominated for an Academy Award and... read full bio
John is the younger of Thurgood Marshall's two sons, who served as the principal counsel in the case Brown v. Board of Education and was the first African-American Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. John specializes in motivational speeches about his father's place in American history and his contribution to the nation's civil rights movement. Additionally, he has spoken... read full bio
American anthropologist, primatologist, and ethologist Dawn Prince-Hughes (born in Carbondale, Illinois) earned her M.A. and PhD in integrative anthropology from the Universität Herisau in Switzerland. She received an adjunct professorship at Western Washington University in 2000. She is a member of the Jane Goodall Institute, the executive chair of ApeNet Inc., and she previously held the position of executive director... read full bio
The main distinction of Laurence Gartel is that he pioneered digital art. The Museum of Modern Art, the Long Beach Museum of Art, the Princeton Art Museum, the Norton Museum, the Joan Whitney Payson Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Bibliotheque Nationale and the Smithsonian Institution's Museum of American History have all included exhibitions of his work. Over the past 35... read full bio
Stars like Charli D'Amelio, Khaby Lame, and Addison Rae have experienced tremendous popularity growth on TikTok. @beccamemes is one of the most popular up-and-coming TikTokers, but who is she and how did she amass so many followers on the social networking site An American TikTok celebrity, influencer, and social media figure by the name of Becca Means or Becca Memes.... read full bio
Professor Emeritus of national security affairs at the Naval War College, Tom Nichols also writes for The Atlantic magazine. Deep engagement on a variety of foreign policy topics, such as Russia, nuclear weapons and the place of conflict in world affairs, was a hallmark of his career. Additionally, he worked in American politics and government, both in the Massachusetts House and... read full bio
Linda Roszak Burton is passionate about working with individuals and diverse teams to resolve problems, forge consensus, and promote a culture of cooperation and accountability. She is a leadership and team coach. The Johns Hopkins Hospital, the University of Maryland Medical System, The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Specialty outpatient services, and The Senior Living Industry are a few... read full bio
Imagine what it would be like to have a different name, identity and background while living your life. Your success depends on forging relationships with some of the most dangerous individuals imaginable and spotting dishonesty when you've been living under a false name for months. Pamela Barnum spent years carrying it out while working undercover in the Drug Enforcement Section. She... read full bio
Ruben Lindo has 20 years of experience in the heritage and legal cannabis space as the founder of Blak Mar Farms and a former NFL player. He serves as the CEO and President of Herbn Couture LLC. Phoenix Nutraceutical Inc. and Cannabis Property Management. Former professional athlete and seasoned entrepreneur Lindo has helped to establish a number of lucrative startup... read full bio
Up in the Kansas farmlands, Dan Cnossen was a patriot who understood from an early age that he wanted to serve his nation. He was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy after high school and spent the ensuing four years diligently pursuing selection for SEAL training. Dan entered Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training as one of only 16 students in his... read full bio
