J. Dennis Hastert, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, joined Dickstein Shapiro in 2008 and is co-leader of the firms Public Policy & Political Law Practice. Speaker Hastert served from January 6, 1999 until January 3, 2007 and was the longest-serving Republican Speaker in history. He was elected to the House in 1987 and served Illinois 14th Congressional... read full bio
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology. His books include... read full bio
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Jackie Mayer is a former Miss Ohio and Miss America and currently travels the United States as a motivational speaker, noted for her recovery from a near-fatal stroke suffered at age 28. For over 20 years, Mayer has dedicated her life to assisting stroke survivors and their families. She speaks to dozens of schools, colleges and corporations each year. She... read full bio
Jacklyn Zeman interest in dancing soon expanded to acting. Zeman landed her first major soap role as ONE LIFE TO LIVE's drug-addicted Lana McClain. Jacklyn Zeman create the role of Bobbie Spencer. Daytime Emmy nominations came in 1981, 1995 and 1997 as supporting actress and in 1998 as lead actress. Jacklyn Zeman has performed in off-Broadway and community productions including... read full bio
Dr. James B. Maas is Professor and past Chairman of the Department of Psychology, and the Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow at Cornell University. An expert on the psychology of sleep, Dr. Maas teaches the nation's largest single lecture course, and is the winner of numerous teaching awards. As one of the nation's most sought after corporate speakers, Dr. Maas... read full bio
Jim Miller, M.Div., D.Min., is an inspirational speaker and award-winning photographer who provides visual inspiration while his words and music inform, invigorate and refresh the heart and soul. Healthcare professionals and caregivers come away from his programs feeling affirmed in their respective roles as a healing presence, facilitating loss & grief and managing life transitions. In his aging program,... read full bio
Dr. Rippe is regarded as one of the leading authorities on preventive cardiology, health and fitness and healthy weight loss in the United States. Under his leadership the Rippe Lifestyle Institute has conducted numerous research projects on cardiovascular risk factor reduction, fitness walking, weight loss, running, basketball, bodybuilding, cycling, rowing, cholesterol reduction and low fat diets. ... read full bio
As a Psychologist, Board Certified Licensed clinical social worker, life coach, certified hypnotherapist, a crisis interventionist and nationally certified addictions professional, Jamie Huysman's dynamic career has bridged all media with progressive and innovative health services. His life has been dedicated to social advocacy and to providing a voice for those with a mental health challenge. As part of The Leeza... read full bio
Jane E. Brody is the Personal Health columnist for The New York Times. Ms. Brody is a much-sought-after speaker who lectures frequently to both lay and professional audiences on issues relating to health and wellness, including end-of-life preparation and care. Though no fanatic, when it comes to healthful living, she practices what she preaches, enjoying a diet rich in vegetables,... read full bio
Jane Kaczmarek is best known for her role as Lois, the mother in the popular sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. Over thirty celebrities from Emmy nominated shows on all of the networks have volunteered to donate their red carpet award show attire in the name of charity. We are overjoyed with the number of celebrities who have signed... read full bio
Jean Driscoll was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that resulted in the improper development of her spine. Despite this fact, she is the only athlete in any division to ever win the Boston Marathon eight times. During her career as an elite wheelchair racer, Jean won two Olympic silver medals, twelve Paralympic medals and numerous prestigious awards,including the... read full bio
Jean Smart is an American film and television actress.She starred as the character Charlene Frazier Stillfield on Designing Women from 1986 to 1991. She lent her voice to Kim Possible from 2002 to 2006. In 2004, she was part of the short-lived sitcom Center of the Universe. Recent appearances on the big screen include Disney's The Kid, Sweet Home Alabama,... read full bio
Jeff Zucker is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of media giant NBC Universal. Throughout his 24+ years with the company, he has served as an award-winning news producer, entertainment executive, and business leader. A five-time Emmy Award winner, Zucker is a member of the board of directors of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Temple Emanu-El,... read full bio
Jennifer Jako is an AIDS activist, filmmaker, photographer, lecturer and designer. She is the co-director of the documentary film, Blood Lines, a portrait of HIV-positive youth. Following her infection with HIV at age 18, she began educating in the hopes of preventing HIV infection in young people. Jako has lectured on the subjects of wellness, reproductive health, survival and understanding... read full bio
Jerome Groopman, M.D., is the Dina and Raphael Recanati Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and the chief of Experimental Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He is one of the world's leading researchers in cancer and AIDS; his laboratory helped to develop the new protease inhibitors for the treatment of AIDS, and in January of... read full bio
Jerry Mathers' television career began at the tender age of two. He then continued to work on many of the early ‘50's television shows and made his movie debut co-starring with Linda Darnell in This Is My Love. It was in 1957, however, with the debut of the series Leave It To Beaver that Jerry entered the hearts and homes... read full bio
Jessica Lynch competed in the Miss New York pageant as Miss New York City. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Theater. Her talent was ballet and she began her formal ballet training at the age of 10 with Ballet Memphis. She was seen in the ensemble of the world famous Radio City Music Hall Christmas... read full bio
Jessica Queller is a writer and supervising producer who is best known for her work on the hit TV show, “Gossip Girl.” At age 34, while writing on the series “Gilmore Girls,” Jessica learned she had tested positive for a BRCA genetic mutation, otherwise known as The Breast Cancer Gene. With this knowledge in hand, Queller began the journey toward... read full bio
Eikenberry has co-produced a one-hour documentary for NBC entitled Destined to Live, which dealt with the emotional aspects of breast cancer, from diagnosis to recovery. She battled the disease in 1986 and was aware of the importance of letting other women know that they were not alone and could recover and lead full and normal lives. Eikenberry and Tucker are... read full bio
