Robert Zelnick, otherwise known as Bob Zelnick, is a Boston University professor of national and international affairs. Prior to joining Boston University, Zelnick was a correspondent for ABC News, holding various positions including Moscow correspondent. In the mid to late 1980s, Zelnick was posted in Israel, covering the Israeli-Palestinian controversy. Later, he was a Pentagon correspondent, covering the Cold War... read full bio
Brent Cotton grew up in Idaho. Inspired by his grandmother, a watercolorist, Cotton began his artistic career sketching cowboys and horses. Encouraged to pursue art by a high school instructor, Cotton graduated and focused on learning about the wilderness to develop his skill in wildlife art. He taught himself woodcarving, honing in on his talents to create art through carving... read full bio
Carlos Gil is an expert in B2B and B2C social media marketing. As a start-up founder, brand marketing executive, and public speaker, Gil gives notable speeches at venues worldwide about successful brand strategies. Prior to his work as the Global Head of Social Media for BMC Software, Gil was the Social Media Manager for Winn-Dixie and Head of Digital Marketing... read full bio
Carol Gilligan is a psychologist and ethicist, the Founder of Difference Feminism. Best known for her books and essays, Gilligans first book, In a Different Voice, launched her into the feminist world. This book is now used as a text for psychologists and feminists about the different approaches genders take in regards to moral behavior. Gilligan also played a role... read full bio
Caroline Arnold is a Wall Street expert and, notably, the author of Small Move, Big Change. Arnold is a knowledgeable speaker, giving insight into how to turn goals into behavioral changes. Regardless of the goalwhether it be to lose weight or improve professional relationshipsArnold gives audiences insight into how to break a cycle of failed resolutions to find success. Driving... read full bio
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga served as the fifth President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. She was also the first woman president of the republic. Born into a distinguished family, Chandrika grew up with a taste for politics. As an activist during her youth, Chandrika build a liberal political philosophy, establishing roots throughout the country. After studying at the... read full bio
Charlene Tilton is best known for her role as Lucy Ewing in Dallas, a popular television series. Tilton has also starred in other television series and films, including Happy Days, Freaky Friday, and Big Wednesday. Apart from acting, Tilton is also a singer. She released several tracks, including a dance-pop hit titled C’est La Vie, which reached number one in... read full bio
Ernie Hudson is one of the most sought-after actors of our time with an impressive list of credits and awards. He is a beloved star in film, television and stage, long considered one of Hollywood’s iconic working actors who continually delivers. His road to fame, however, had its share of hardships. In his early years, Hudson was born in... read full bio
Jen Rubio is the co-founder of Away Luggage alongside Stephanie Korey. The duo came up with the idea of Away as a means to minimize bumps in the road while traveling and to maximize the uses of carry-on luggage to their full potential. Rubio and Korey wanted to create a piece of luggage that wasn’t cheap and poorly made, but... read full bio
Michelle Lee is an executive for Google, has worked as a computer scientist at MITs Artifical Intelligence Lab and HPs Research Lab, and the first female to lead the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Lee studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she graduated with a B.S. in electrical engineering and an M.S. in electrical engineering and computer science.... read full bio
Jarome Iginla is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. Before becoming professional, Iginla in the Western Hockey League and while playing for the Kamloops Blazers he won a George Parsons Trophy. He was then drafted by the Dallas Stars in the NHL draft but never played there and was traded to the Calgary Flames. Other teams that he’s played... read full bio
Jeff O’Neill is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played right wing in the NHL. He started his career playing in the Ontario Minor Hockey Association before playing with the Thornhill Thunderbirds in the OHA. O’Neill then started playing for the Guelph Storm in the OHL and became Rookie of the Year that year. He was then drafted... read full bio
John Scott is a Canadian former professional ice hockey winger. He started his career playing in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and was then apart of the Houston Aeros in the AHL. From there, he was signed to the Minnesota Wild of the NHL and has gone on to play for teams such as, the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers,... read full bio
Kikkan Randall is an American, Olympic champion cross-country skier. During the span of her career so far she has won 17 U.S. National titles, made 16 podiums in the Stage World Cup, has had 13 individual wins in the World Cup, won the United States first ever cross-country skiing gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Randall has won a Gold... read full bio
Michael Colyar is an American actor, comedian, and author. As a comedian, Colyar was performing in Venice Beach every week and became known as “King of Venice Beach”. As an actor, he is best known for playing Willie Turner in series “The Rich & the Ruthless”, Stanley in series “Mi Casa Mi Casa”, Morris the Barber in the film “Norbit”,... read full bio
Alter Ego is a fun cover band from Montreal whose non-stop dance lineup includes the best hits from 70’s disco, 80’s rock, and 90’s pop. Complete with three musicians and seven dancers, Alter Ego delivers a high-energy performance full of lights, special effects and amazing costume changes. Their repertoire of current dance hits makes them a great act to entertain... read full bio
Jeff Civillico is many things; a juggler, entertainer, comedian, and a Las Vegas headliner. He is currently headlining his own show, Jeff Villico: Comedy in Action at the Paris Las Vegas casino and hotel. Prior to his show being at Paris, Civillico also performed at Caesars Palace and Planet Hollywood. Growing up, Civillico loved watching street performers and he went... read full bio
JJ Hairston is the leader of Youthful Praise, a gospel group. As the leader, Hairston directs and composes most of the material and songs for YP. Most recently the group have gained attention with their single, You Deserve It, which peaked at number 1 on The Hot Gospel Songs Chart, Hot Gospel Song Artists Chart, the Gospel Air Play Chart,... read full bio
MJ Live is the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute show playing nightly at the Stratosphere hotel in Las Vegas. MJ Live consists of Jalles Franca and Santana Jackson who both portray the King of Pop. Franca has been a performer since the age of 21 where he was working at the MGM Hotel & Casino. He has won numerous Michael Jackson... read full bio
Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber who is best known for being the subject of the Oscar award-winning documentary film Free Solo. Since becoming a professional rock climber Honnold has been the first and only person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park and has also been the first and only person to free solo Half Dome... read full bio
