James Skinner is an American business executive who has previously been vice chairman and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation, and who is the executive chairman of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Skinner was born in Moline, Illinois, and served nearly 10 years in the United States Navy before beginning his business career as a restaurant manager trainee at McDonald’s. He went on to... read full bio
Reggie Fils-Aime is an American businessman who is best known for being the former president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America Inc. During his time working with Nintendo, Fils-Aime won awards for helping to bring consoles such as the Nintendo DS, the Wii, the 3DS, the Wii U, and the Nintendo Switch to the global marketplace. Fils-Aime was... read full bio
Nathaniel Read “Nate” Silver is an American statistician and writer who analyzes baseball and elections. He is currently the editor-in-chief of ESPN's FiveThirtyEight blog and has been a Special Correspondent for ABC News. Silver first gained public recognition for developing PECOTA, a system for forecasting the performance and career development of Major League Baseball players, which he sold to and... read full bio
Malcolm Turnbull is a retired Australian politician who was previously the 29th Prime Minister of Australia. Turnbull was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and went on to earn his B.A. in political science from the University of Sydney where he also earned his Bachelor of Laws. During his time studying, he began finding an interest in politics and... read full bio
Successful American journalist Jo Ling Kent is currently a correspondent for NBC News. Kent has made a name for herself in the world of journalism with an amazing career that spans numerous notable media outlets, including Fox Business Network, ABC, and CNN. After graduating from Rice University with a bachelor's degree in international affairs, Kent went on to receive master's degrees... read full bio
As impact investor, CEO, and educator, James Rhee empowers people, brands and companies to fulfill their true potential by marrying capital with purpose. He creates value through values, transformation through self-reflection, and reinvention through Kindness and Math™. The story of the whys and the hows of the remarkable transformation of Ashley Stewart under his leadership has inspired millions of people,... read full bio
Nkechi "Payton" Iheme is an outstanding public policy figure with a resume spanning more than 20 years. Payton brings her vast experience to bear on pressing issues pertaining to feminism, community building, online safety, diversity and equity, small business support, and public-private partnerships in her role as Head of Global Public Policy for Bumble Inc., a leading dating, social, and... read full bio
Neal Kumar Katyal is a well-known corporate attorney from the United States and a reputable scholar whose efforts have had a lasting effect on the legal community. In addition to being a partner at one of the top legal firms, Hogan Lovells, he also holds the position of Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security legal at Georgetown University... read full bio
Known for his delicate light buildings and permeable enclosures, Sou Fujimoto was born in Hokkaido in 1971. He went on to graduate from the University of Tokyo in 1994. Following this, he established his own firm called Sou Fujimoto Architects back in 2000. In 2013, Sou won the competition to design the temporary Serpentine Gallery pavilion in London. Numerous of... read full bio
Darren Watkins Jr. is an American YouTuber, streamer, and internet celebrity who is better known by his online identity IShowSpeed (or simply Speed). It is mostly through his livestreams that he plays video games such as Valorant, Roblox, Fortnite, and FIFA. He is noted for his wide array of livestreams. Watkins is known for his often times shocking comedic behavior... read full bio
Peggy Trotter Dammond Preacely is a renowned activist-artist and speaker with a rich history of activism for civil and voting rights. Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Harlem, Preacely is a former Freedom Rider and working member of the historic Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). She worked with civil rights legends like Rep. John Lewis and Julian Bond during her... read full bio
Matthew Castellanos is a talented Mexican-American filmmaker from South Central, Los Angeles who has made a significant impact in the industry. He has produced and directed a total of twelve digital series for artist Tyler, The Creator's GOLF MEDIA network and app. This demonstrates his versatility and creativity as a filmmaker. In 2017, Matthew made his debut on linear television with... read full bio
Adam Daniel Kinzinger is an American former politician and senior political commentator for CNN. He has a long history of public service, including serving as a United States representative from Illinois from 2011 to 2023. Kinzinger is a member of the Republican Party and has a strong background in both military and political leadership. He is a lieutenant colonel in... read full bio
Will Land is an entrepreneur and e-commerce expert who is passionate about helping businesses grow their sales on online marketplaces. He is the founder and CEO of Marketplace Valet, a company that provides full-service management and optimization of online marketplace sales for businesses of all sizes. Will began his career in e-commerce as a seller on Amazon, where he quickly realized... read full bio
Alex Elle is a highly acclaimed author, breathwork coach, and writing teacher who resides in Maryland with her family. As a New York Times bestselling author, she has earned a reputation for her powerful and insightful writing on topics such as mindfulness, self-care, and personal growth. Writing became a crucial part of Alex's life as a means of therapy and healing,... read full bio
Alena Smith is an accomplished American screenwriter, producer, and author who has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. She first gained recognition for her work on the television series My America, for which she wrote several episodes. This early success set the stage for a thriving career that would soon follow. In 2012, Smith joined the staff of The Newsroom... read full bio
Ainissa Ramirez is a renowned materials scientist and an inspiring science communicator from the United States. Her passion for science was ignited during her childhood when she watched the PBS show, 3-2-1 Contact. Seeing a young black girl solving problems and enjoying science on the show inspired her to pursue a career in science. Ramirez attended an all-girls Catholic high school... read full bio
Adam King is a filmmaker whose work explores the intersection of identity, culture, and history. Born and raised in Los Angeles, King grew up surrounded by the vibrant film and art scene of the city, which inspired his early interest in cinema. He went on to study film at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he honed... read full bio
Abigail Haight Huntsman is an accomplished American journalist and television personality born on May 1, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As the daughter of former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. and Mary Kaye Huntsman, Abby grew up in Utah but spent many years living in Asia, including Taiwan and Singapore. She attended the University of Utah for her freshman year of... read full bio
Alexis Whitney Jones is a passionate American activist and motivational speaker who has made a name for herself as a prominent voice in the fight for women's rights. Born on July 6, 1983, in Austin, Texas, Jones grew up in a large family with four older brothers. Her parents' divorce when she was young inspired her to become an advocate... read full bio
