Robert is an internationally renowned entrepreneur and thought leader who blends a strong academic background with practical experience. He is dedicated to using concrete data and strong evidence to create long-lasting social change. Robert has an i100index of 206 and an h-index of 52, making him a top-tier political scientist according to research.com. He has spent more than 20 years... read full bio
Jonathan Alpeyrie, who was born in Paris in 1979, immigrated to the US in 1993. He studied medieval history at the University of Chicago, where he eventually earned his degree after graduating from the Lycée Français de New York in 1998. While still an undergraduate, Alpeyrie began his career as a photographer for local Chicago newspapers. Over the course of his... read full bio
The creator of the Emerging World weekly, Afshin Molavi, is a Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies' Foreign Policy Institute. Molavi has logged hundreds of thousands of kilometers around the world as a former journalist, geopolitical risk analyst, and World Bank employee, documenting our reality in unexpected ways. Molavi talks extensively about geopolitical risk, global... read full bio
With over ten years of experience in TV, radio, and digital journalism, Suzanne Kianpour is an Emmy-nominated journalist who has been on the front lines of some of the biggest breaking news stories in the world. She offers insight and analysis on important political and foreign policy issues based on her extensive on-the-ground experience both domestically and abroad, as well... read full bio
Welcome.US's CEO is Nazanin Ash. The International Rescue Committee, which helps people in distress in more than 40 countries and resettles refugees in 25 U.S. cities, is where she most recently served as vice president of Global Policy and Advocacy. Ms. Ash previously led the Middle East Partnership Initiative and worked to promote political and economic transformation in the Middle East... read full bio
Manuel Muñiz is a professor of international relations practice and the provost of IE University in Madrid. In his capacity as provost, he plays a significant role in IE's strategic growth and is in charge of its global expansion and strategic partnerships. The head of IE's School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs (SPEGA) is Muñiz as well. With 1,500... read full bio
Jason Rezaian contributes to the Global Opinions section of the Washington Post. He was the head of the Post's Tehran bureau before. Iranian authorities detained him and held him in prison for 544 days until he was released. He wrote for numerous American and foreign magazines before joining the Washington Post, including TIME, Foreign Policy, the San Francisco Chronicle, Slate,... read full bio
Josh Drean is co-founder of the Work3 Institute and Co-author of Employment is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work, published by Harvard Business Review Press. He is an HR Transformation expert who connects emerging technologies with workplace strategies. Josh’s work has been featured in HBR, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology and his social media channels... read full bio
Bob Ojeda is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Ojeda is most known for being the only survivor of a boating tragedy that claimed the lives of fellow Cleveland Indians pitchers Steve Olin and Tim Crews, as well as for being an anchor in the starting rotation of the 1986 World Series-winning New York Mets (together with Dwight... read full bio
John Franco, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, returned to the Mets in 1990 following six productive seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Franco was the closer for New York for ten years and a set-up man for four more. Additionally, he developed into the team's leader and was named captain. Franco made 424 saves in his career, 276 of... read full bio
Adam Graves is a former professional hockey player from Canada. He was a member of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers for ten seasons. The San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, and Detroit Red Wings were among his other teams. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is given yearly to the NHL player who best demonstrates leadership qualities or has... read full bio
Dave Blake is unique in a noisy speaking world because he has experienced the change he advocates for. Dave, a past president of the National Speakers Association, an award-winning keynote speaker, and the originator of the Flip Flop PhilosophyTM, offers heart, humor, and practical tools. The book 'Flip Flop It: How to Get a Life by Design' combines neuroscience, anecdotes,... read full bio
Harvard Medical School instructor of medicine Dr. Trisha Pasricha is the Ask a Doctor columnist for The Washington Post. She answers health-related queries every week, dispelling popular medical myths and assisting readers in making minor life changes. After completing the Osler Internal Medicine residency program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Pasricha went on to Massachusetts General Hospital to pursue fellowships... read full bio
The Ruslan KD Podcast helps people connect their faith with their daily lives. The show, which is hosted by Christian artist, YouTuber, and Godly Ambition author Ruslan KD, explores what it means to manage your time, skills, and assets in a society that frequently contradicts biblical principles. Ruslan, an Armenian refugee who was born in the former Soviet Union, offers... read full bio
Fed up with living a mediocre life, Jody wanted a memorable one instead. Her unyielding ambition led her into the world of stand-up comedy, where she learned to roll with the punch lines and turn life’s lemons into delicious lemonade. Jody is a motivational speaker and participates in over 60 events yearly. She has a unique speaking style; she does not... read full bio
As Host of Bridge the Gap on PBS and the National Geographic Channel, Bash takes us on an introspective adventure- walking in the shoes of people halfway around the world and encouraging us to think differently about our lives. Chris has harvested Buffalo with Native Americans in Pine Ridge, lived as a nomad in Mongolia, escaped from venomous Uganda and... read full bio
One of the most prominent names in Hollywood, Lisa Rinna has been seen as the host and fashion expert for TV Guide Network's signature Red Carpet pre-shows at Hollywood's biggest events, including the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Golden Globe Awards and Screen Actor's Guild Awards. She also served as a special correspondent for Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood.... read full bio
Kendra Wilkinson rose to fame as one of Hugh Hefners three girlfriends and for her role on the E! reality series The Girls Next Door, which documented her life in the Playboy Mansion. Now a mother, businesswoman and author, Kendras life is chronicled in her own show Kendra on Top, along with her husband Hank Baskett and their two children.... read full bio
Mr. Robert L. Wallace is a speaker perfectly suited to deliver keynotes and workshops that educate, motivate, and activate audiences and help create the framework for constructive dialogue. Mr. Wallace is a high-energy and widely successful entrepreneur, African American author and keynote speaker. Robert has been sought after for over 30 years for his expertise in various areas... read full bio
Afterburner was started by Jim Murph Murphy, a fighter pilot that started the meaning of Flawless Execution while he was working in the Air Force. He uses the flawless execution method on companies and organizations to help grow, learn lessons, and create structure to become more successful. The Afterburner team consists of current and former fighter pilots, U.S. Navy SEALs... read full bio
