Doorly got his start in Huddersfield, where he ran his own party and booked Armand Van Helden, Fatboy Slim, Erol Alkan, Annie Mac, 2 Many DJs, and Pete Tong, who was so pleased by his skills that he offered him a Live Radio 1 Essential Mix from the club. Doorly's gig schedule took off after this, with highlights include DJing... read full bio
A journalist and diplomat from the United States, Daniel Benjamin was chosen by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to serve as the Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Department of State from 2009 to 2012. At Dartmouth College, Benjamin served as the center's director for international understanding. He was elected president of the American Academy in Berlin, a transatlantic nonprofit organization... read full bio
Deidre Downs, who won the title of Miss America in 2005, is currently working as a national spokesperson for the Better Hearing Institute to raise awareness about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hearing loss, particularly in children. Her goal is to persuade the 31 million people in the United States who suffer from hearing loss about the importance of... read full bio
In addition to Bob Kahn, who also co-developed TCP/IP, Vinton Gray Cerf is regarded as one of "the fathers of the Internet" and an American Internet pioneer. The National Medal of Technology, the Turing Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Marconi Prize, and membership in the National Academy of Engineering are just a few of the honorary degrees and... read full bio
American country singer-songwriter Donna Fargo became well-known in the 1970s for a string of Top 10 country singles. These include the 1972 crossover pop songs "The Happiest Girl In The Whole U.S.A." and "Funny Face," both of which were released. Since making her debut in the late 1960s, Fargo has garnered numerous prestigious honors, including a Grammy Award, five Academy... read full bio
One of the greatest offensive tackles of all time, Dan Dierdorf was an All-American at the University of Michigan before joining the St. Louis Cardinals in 1971. Dierdorf and his fellow linemen anchored the Cardiac Cardinals, and became one of the best lines in NFL history. They allowed the fewest sacks in the NFC for five straight seasons, and set... read full bio
American actor Dylan Walsh is from. He is most recognized for his performances as Sam Lane in Superman and Lois, Al Burns in Forgettable, and Dr. Sean McNamara in the FX television series Nip/Tuck. In Los Angeles, California, Walsh was given the name Charles Hunter Walsh. The Los Angeles Times' managing editor, Frank P. Haven, was his maternal grandpa. His... read full bio
From Reading, Berkshire, comes the dance-punk group Does It Offend You, Yeah They released You Have No Idea What You're Getting Yourself Into as their debut album. James Rushent, Rob Bloomfield and Dan Coop contributed to its composition and performance. Sebastien Grainger of Death From Above 1979 provided the lead vocals on "Let's Make Out." Despite being in EA's Need for... read full bio
Daniel Hoffman is a former Senior Executive Clandestine Service Officer for the Central Intelligence Agency with 30 years of honorable government service. In addition to serving tours in the Middle East, Europe and the former Soviet Union, he also served as Chief of a sizable station in Eurasia and Chief of a substantial station in South Asia. Mr. Hoffman has extensive knowledge in... read full bio
Daniel Germain, CM CQ MSM, a philanthropist who has devoted his life to aiding impoverished children, is a great visionary of social enterprise. The Breakfast Club of Canada, a nonprofit organization that supports and encourages the creation and upkeep of school breakfast programs in Canada, was founded by Germain. After growing up in a low-income area, he traveled for humanitarian... read full bio
Denise Woodard is the pioneering founder and CEO of Partake Foods, a natural food company that was motivated by her daughter's struggle with food allergies. She is also an expert on mentoring. More than 9,000 stores, including Target, Kroger and Whole Foods Market, now carry Partake's mouthwatering, allergy-friendly products. Denise is the first Black woman to openly raise more than $1... read full bio
David Grutman, a well-known innovator, businessman and venture capitalist with a base in Miami, has stakes in the hospitality, technology, wellness, consumer goods and food and beverage sectors. Grutman is the founder of the prestigious Groot Hospitality, which has a number of upscale eateries, nightclubs and hotels in Miami and Miami Beach and runs them (with imminent expansion across the U.S. and internationally).... read full bio
Dan Runcie, a digital media expert and businessman, founded Trapital, a media company that serves as the hub for the hip-hop industry. Runcie shifted his analysis to concentrate on the creative strategy used by hip-hop CEOs, some of today's most successful business leaders, by drawing on his knowledge in business. Runcie and Trapital discuss, among other important topics, how hip-hop... read full bio
Rapper DigDat, whose real name is Darren Diggs, hails from Deptford in London. Following the release of the remix featuring Krept, Konan, and K-Trap, his single "Air Force" peaked at number 20 on the U.K. Singles Chart; this was the first time one of his tracks had reached the top 20. With Loski, he released "No Cap," which reached at... read full bio
American rock musician Des Rocs hails from New York, New York. Daniel Rocco, a native of New York, is the producer and director of the solo project Des Rocs. Longtime friends and bandmates William Tully and Eric Mendelsohn travel with Rocco. Rock groups including Muse, The Rolling Stones, and The Struts have all toured with Des Rocs. Muse, Elvis Presley,... read full bio
David Barrett, a celebrated composer and producer, is known for penning one of the most iconic motivating tunes in the American songbook. His "One Shining Moment" has served as the soundtrack of brilliance for 35 years of network broadcast and is adored by many millions of listeners. It was created in one sitting and was inspired by the famous Larry... read full bio
One of the UFC's most decorated athletes is Daniel Cormier, a former two-division world champion, simultaneously held the heavyweight and light heavyweight titles. He was a successful Olympian as well as an All-American at Oklahoma State in the past. Since being hired in the summer, Cormier has served as Gilroy High School's head wrestling coach. Cormier made his acting debut in the... read full bio
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and expert on African American life and culture, supports groups in addressing and resolving their problems. Dr. Chatelain is currently a Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She was a Reach for Excellence Assistant Professor of Honors and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma... read full bio
Many people regard Jessica B. Harris as one of the foremost experts on the cuisine of the African Diaspora. She is a New York Times bestselling author who has written, edited or translated 18 books, including 12 recipes that detail the culinary traditions of the African Diaspora. Her critically acclaimed book High on the Hog served as the inspiration for the... read full bio
Demi-Leigh Tebow is an entrepreneur, influencer, model and philanthropist who uses her platforms as Miss South Africa and Miss Universe to motivate and inspire people all over the world. She saw the common need for every person to be heard, loved and appreciated while touring the world and representing South Africa on a global scale. Tebow, a devoted member of her community,... read full bio
