The creator of the Emerging World weekly, Afshin Molavi, is a Senior Fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies' Foreign Policy Institute. Molavi has logged hundreds of thousands of kilometers around the world as a former journalist, geopolitical risk analyst, and World Bank employee, documenting our reality in unexpected ways. Molavi talks extensively about geopolitical risk, global... read full bio
With over ten years of experience in TV, radio, and digital journalism, Suzanne Kianpour is an Emmy-nominated journalist who has been on the front lines of some of the biggest breaking news stories in the world. She offers insight and analysis on important political and foreign policy issues based on her extensive on-the-ground experience both domestically and abroad, as well... read full bio
Welcome.US's CEO is Nazanin Ash. The International Rescue Committee, which helps people in distress in more than 40 countries and resettles refugees in 25 U.S. cities, is where she most recently served as vice president of Global Policy and Advocacy. Ms. Ash previously led the Middle East Partnership Initiative and worked to promote political and economic transformation in the Middle East... read full bio
Manuel Muñiz is a professor of international relations practice and the provost of IE University in Madrid. In his capacity as provost, he plays a significant role in IE's strategic growth and is in charge of its global expansion and strategic partnerships. The head of IE's School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs (SPEGA) is Muñiz as well. With 1,500... read full bio
Jason Rezaian contributes to the Global Opinions section of the Washington Post. He was the head of the Post's Tehran bureau before. Iranian authorities detained him and held him in prison for 544 days until he was released. He wrote for numerous American and foreign magazines before joining the Washington Post, including TIME, Foreign Policy, the San Francisco Chronicle, Slate,... read full bio
Josh Drean is co-founder of the Work3 Institute and Co-author of Employment is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work, published by Harvard Business Review Press. He is an HR Transformation expert who connects emerging technologies with workplace strategies. Josh’s work has been featured in HBR, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology and his social media channels... read full bio
Bob Ojeda is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Ojeda is most known for being the only survivor of a boating tragedy that claimed the lives of fellow Cleveland Indians pitchers Steve Olin and Tim Crews, as well as for being an anchor in the starting rotation of the 1986 World Series-winning New York Mets (together with Dwight... read full bio
John Franco, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, returned to the Mets in 1990 following six productive seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Franco was the closer for New York for ten years and a set-up man for four more. Additionally, he developed into the team's leader and was named captain. Franco made 424 saves in his career, 276 of... read full bio
Adam Graves is a former professional hockey player from Canada. He was a member of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers for ten seasons. The San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, and Detroit Red Wings were among his other teams. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy, which is given yearly to the NHL player who best demonstrates leadership qualities or has... read full bio
Dave Blake is unique in a noisy speaking world because he has experienced the change he advocates for. Dave, a past president of the National Speakers Association, an award-winning keynote speaker, and the originator of the Flip Flop PhilosophyTM, offers heart, humor, and practical tools. The book 'Flip Flop It: How to Get a Life by Design' combines neuroscience, anecdotes,... read full bio
Harvard Medical School instructor of medicine Dr. Trisha Pasricha is the Ask a Doctor columnist for The Washington Post. She answers health-related queries every week, dispelling popular medical myths and assisting readers in making minor life changes. After completing the Osler Internal Medicine residency program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Pasricha went on to Massachusetts General Hospital to pursue fellowships... read full bio
The Ruslan KD Podcast helps people connect their faith with their daily lives. The show, which is hosted by Christian artist, YouTuber, and Godly Ambition author Ruslan KD, explores what it means to manage your time, skills, and assets in a society that frequently contradicts biblical principles. Ruslan, an Armenian refugee who was born in the former Soviet Union, offers... read full bio
As the Lead Pastor of the Vineyard Church in Los Angeles, the historic cradle of the global signs and wonders movement, Josh Shaw is a prophetic voice for a new generation. His writings represent a singular and potent nexus of modern charismatic faith and ancient spiritual disciplines, where everyday spiritual practices are transformed into a means of achieving supernatural experiences.... read full bio
Masey McLain, an actress, producer, and screenwriter known for her fearless appearances in inspirational movies and television shows, is a vibrant voice of faith in the entertainment industry. Her most well-known roles are her breakthrough performance as Rachel Joy Scott in the feature film I'm Not Ashamed and her leading part as Ashley Baxter in the Amazon Prime series The... read full bio
Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, chef Mason Hereford grew up with a fondness for sandwiches. Specifically, a sandwich consisting of turkey and cranberry sauce, served on a French roll with sharp cheddar, herb mayo, and lettuce. It is known as the Jefferson, and it influenced his life in a significant way. He declared at an early age that he would one... read full bio
Barry “Butch” Wilmore was fascinated by the wonder of creation from an early age. His insatiable curiosity driven him to gaze up at the sky. He was transported through the heavens and into space by that same awe, where the splendor of the cosmos mirrored the glory of its Creator in ways that words could hardly express. Butch never lost... read full bio
Calvin (Bud) Marshall Trillin is an American journalist, humorist, and novelist. He is best known for his humorous writings about food and eating, but he has also written serious journalism, comic verse, and several books of fiction. Trillin attended public schools in Kansas City and went on to Yale University, where he served as chairman of the Yale Daily News... read full bio
Nataly Kogan is author of the book “Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones)” and Co-founder and CEO of Happier, Inc., and a Board Advisor of Nurturing Minds in Africa. Prior to her current roles Kogan has been Vice President of Where, Inc., a Senior Program Manager for Microsoft Labs, and a... read full bio
Todd Buchholz is a well-known author, financial analyst, and economist who has worked extensively in the public and commercial sectors. He shaped economic strategies and policies during a vital time in American history as the former director of economic policy for the White House. The beginning of Buchholz's career in economics was his academic endeavors. He received a master's in economics... read full bio
Kathleen Daelemans is a celebrity chef. She has made a name for herself in the healthy cooking area of the culinary arts. Her recipes are always found in health and fitness magazines. Richard Sax, Roy Yamaguchi and others have showcased Daelemans' recipes in books featuring West Coast, Pacific Rim and American Regional cooking. When it comes to healthy cooking and... read full bio
