Bay Buchanan is a conservative political commentator who is best known for being the Treasurer of the United States under President Ronald Reagan. She studied at Rosemont College where she graduated with a bachelors in mathematics, and went on to study at McGill University where she graduated with a masters in mathematics. Over the years, Buchanan has been a commentator... read full bio
Ben Atherton-Zeman is a spokesperson for the National Organization for Men Against Sexism. Ben is an advocate for violence prevention, and is a regular speaker on public issues surrounding the topic. For over seventeen years, Ben has worked as a prevention educator, speaking to employees and audiences at rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, and state coalitions. In addition, Ben... read full bio
Bernie Borges is a marketing expert. His background in marketing was developed over 20 years as a corporate career man. When Borges took notice of the budding world of social media years ago, he began implementing social media into marketing strategy. Launching a digital marketing agency, Find and Convert, led Borges to develop content marketing strategies for clients using new... read full bio
Beverly Jackson is a marketing expert. From social media marketing to content strategy, Jackson has provided her insight into marketing for notable companies across the world. She is the current Vice President of Social Media Marketing and Content Strategy for MGM Resorts International, which is a conglomerate of resort brands including Aria, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, and The Mirage.... read full bio
Caroline Arnold is the author of more than 160 children’s books. In addition to writing, Arnold also illustrates books. Inspired by nature and travel, Arnold creates inspiring books for children of all kinds. Arnold also runs two blogs regarding her art, writing processes, and travel adventures. They are titled Caroline Arnold Art and Books and The Intrepid Tourist. Though the... read full bio
Charles Mattocks is a celebrity chef focused on promoting nutritious, affordable meals. In addition, he is a diabetes awareness advocate. Mattocks is known as The Poor Chef. He has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, and Martha Stewart. After learning he had type 2 diabetes, Mattocks was inspired to help others with the disease. He created... read full bio
Dr. Brian Goldman is not only an emergency physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, but also the host of the radio show White Coat, Black Art. Demystifying the world of medicine for listeners worldwide, Dr. Goldman gives insight into topics related to health care, such as burnout, racism, and new developments in the field. Dr. Goldmans goal is to... read full bio
Andrew Brandt is the Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law and Professor of Practice at Villanova Law School. He is also an advisor and asset for the Villanova Athletics Department, has served on the Professional Sports Counseling Panel, and serves on the Strategic Planning Committee for the Athletics Department. Previously, Brandt has... read full bio
Chris Schauble works as the co-anchor of KTLA 5 Morning News. Schauble is a notable news anchor, as he has earned awards including two Emmy awards and five Golden Mike Awards. In addition, Schauble was named in San Fernando Valleys Business Journal on their 40 Under 40 list. Before working in Los Angeles, Schauble covered national stories for KCNC-TV in... read full bio
Sara Ross is a speaker and currently the founder and Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAMPED, which is a research and strategy firm that shows how we succeed at work and in life by sharing brain-based, vitality-enhancing strategies to create happier and healthier performing leaders and workplaces. Prior to founding BrainAMPED, Ross has been worked in sales account management in business... read full bio
Danielle Lucia Schaffer is the voice of the blog City Girl Gone Mom. Schaffer hopes to inspire, entertain, and educate any mothers or mothers to be that need a good laugh and some parenting tips. Schaffer is a mother of four from New York City that is currently living in San Diego. Not only does she love sharing her life... read full bio
Desmond Meade is a formerly homeless citizen who is the President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), and Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy. He has graduated from Florida International University College of Law. He is well known for his work on felony disfranchisement issues and he has been the leader if the reorganization and incorporation of a... read full bio
Gabby Rivera is an author, storyteller, and activist. Rivera authored AMERICA, Marvel’s first queer, Latina superhero series. In addition, Rivera wrote the critically-acclaimed novel titled Juliet Takes a Breath. This book was given positive review by Roxane Gay, an American writer and social activist. Rivera authors short stories and titles for Boom! Studios. In addition to her career as a... read full bio
Crystal Wright is a conservative speaker, author, editor, writer, and media mogul. She is an author of the book entitled Con Job: How Democrats Gave Us Crime, Sanctuary Cities, Abortion Profiteering, and Racial Division. Crystal grew up in the state of Virginia, but she went on to attend Georgetown University in Washington D.C., where she graduated with a Bachelor of... read full bio
Bryan Seely is an international keynote speaker, world-famous hacker, Cybersecurity expert, author and former U.S. Marine. Seely became one of the most famous hackers in 2014 when he became the only person to ever wiretap the United States Secret Service and FBI. Shockingly he told the two agencies before he was caught, and instead of being sent to maximum security... read full bio
Sarah Lewis is an expert in cultural studies. From African American Studies to Art History, Lewis is a notable voice on topics of race, contemporary art, and culture. Lewis has authored best-selling book, The Rise: Creativity, the Gift of Failure, and the Search for Mastery, which has been translated into various languages for consumption internationally. She is a keynote speaker... read full bio
Matthew Vines is an author, LGBTQ advocate, and identifies as a Christian. Vines is the founder and director of The Reformation Project, a non-profit ally and Christian organization working to reform church ideologies on sexual orientation and gender identity. This advocate has done extensive research on the Bible and same-sex relationships, working on the incorporation of LGBTQ groups into the... read full bio
David Fleischer is the Director of the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Leadership LAB. Fleischer focuses on the present issue of prejudice and how to reduce it. This LGBT rights advocate has been featured on speaking platforms like TED Talks. During his keynote speeches, Fleischer discusses canvassing, leadership principles that abolish prejudice, and more. Prior to his work with Leadership LAB,... read full bio
Soraya Chemaly is a writer and media critic. Her writing has garnered a variety of awards. She has been featured in publications including TIME, The Guardian, The Nation, Verge, and The New Statesman. Much of Chemaly’s work covers topics related to free speech, sexualized violence, technology, and inclusivity. Chemaly is a dedicated activist, a director of the Women’s Media Center... read full bio
Bassam Tariq is a TED Fellow, writer, and independent filmmaker. Tariq has produced a variety of independent films, which released at venues like the Sundance Film Festival and SXSW. His films include Ghosts of Sugar Land, which won the Short Film Jury Prize and Sundance, These Birds Walk, and Mughal Mowgli. Tariq’s films have been honorably mentioned in publications like... read full bio
