Dr. Mary C. Kelly is an economist author, speaker, consultant, professor, and a former naval intelligence officer who is a retired Commander who served in the Navy. Kelly has earned her B.S. in History from the United States Naval Academy, her M.A. in History from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, her M.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma,... read full bio
Krista Neher is a speaker, best-selling author, entrepreneur, CEO and digital marketing strategist who is best known for being CEO of Boot Camp Digital. Neher has earned her BBA in Business from Wilfrid Laurier University and began her career working as a customer team finance manager for Procter and Gamble. She worked her way up at Procter and Gamble to... read full bio
Deborah Archer is the Professor of Clinical Law and Co-Faculty Director of the Center on Race, Inequality and the Law at NYU School of Law. She is also the Jacob K. Javits Professor at New York University and is the President of the American Civil Liberties Union. Archer was raised in Windsor, Connecticut, to two immigrants from Jamaica. She has... read full bio
Alicia Shaffer is an entrepreneur and founder of Three Bird Nest. She’s also a ranch owner and branding consultant. Shaffer manages her own businesses but gained a substantial reputation on Etsy, becoming the fastest growing business and further succeeding her brand. In 2019, she became the highest-paid seller on Etsy. Using her knowledge, she transferred her attention to Three Bird... read full bio
Doug Dayton is an expert on sales. Titled a “sales superstar” by Selling Power magazine, Dayton has experience transforming technology-driven companies’ sales tactics. With a background at IBM and Microsoft’s OEM sales organization, Dayton has helped companies including ARAMARK, Atlantis Aerospace, LaserLink Communications, and Mediqual hone on in their sales tactics. Dayton provides advice centered around customer relationship management, electronic... read full bio
Dennis Avery is a voice in the environmental issue sector. Currently a senior fellow with The Heartland Institute, the director of the Center for Global Food Issues, and a senior fellow of the Hudson Institute, Avery aids in monitoring developments in world food production, farm product demand, food supply safety and security, and sustainable agriculture. Avery has authored books including... read full bio
Melissa Murray is the daughter of two Jamaican immigrants and a strong voice in the transformational power of gender justice and women’s basic rights. She is one of the greatest scholarly minds on the subject, constitutional law, and reproductive rights. At her public speaking events, she discusses the structures, institutions, and systems of what allow a woman to thrive in... read full bio
Kathy Dempsey strategically oversaw Memorial Health Care System's organizational growth initiatives as a former hospital executive, helping the institution rank among the top 100 hospitals in the United States. Shed or You're Dead®: 31 Unconventional Strategies for Growth and Change, her best-selling book, won an International Book Award from Writer's Digest. Her metamorphosis as an emergency room/trauma nurse who became the first... read full bio
Chris Riddell is known as an inspirational keynote speaker. He is a futurist and has spent his life connecting with businesses and individuals. His experience ranges from working on discovering new technological trends to playing a role in defining businesses and brands internationally. He has worked in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait, China, and other countries. Due to... read full bio
Story Musgrave was born in 1935 on a dairy farm in Stockbridge, MA. Story never finished school, ran off to Korea with the U.S. Marines where he became an aircraft electrician and an engine mechanic. He started flying with the Marines and over the next 55 years accumulated 18,000 hours flying over 160 aircrafts. Musgrave has seven graduate degrees in... read full bio
Shari Fitzpatrick, the Founder of Shari’s Berries, is back! After 20 years as the owner/operator of the first successful chocolate covered strawberry retail company in the country, Shari turned to her interests in writing and motivational speaking. Her book Berried in Chocolate, an emotional journey of her successes and mistakes, appeals to anyone with a dream. Berried in Chocolate... read full bio
Vincent Ivan Phipps is the Attitude Amplifier! This is due to his high energy and interactive presentation style. Vincent is owner of Communication VIP. The "VIP" represents the company's expertise, "Very Important People-skills." The VIP are also Vincent's initials, Vincent Ivan Phipps. For 22 years, Vincent specializes in giving keynote speeches and facilitating workshops. Vincent is author of "Lead Out... read full bio
Ellen Stofan was NASAs Chief Scientist, running their science programs and science-related planning and investments. She has background as vice president of Proxemy Research and was an honorary processor in the department of Earth sciences at the University College London in England. Dr. Stofans background in science led her to appear on TED Talks and to author and publish professional... read full bio
Jia Jiang identifies as an entrepreneur and author. He is best known for his involvement in Rejection Therapy, a company he acquired from Canadian innovator, Jason Comely. Jiang drew inspiration from Rejection Therapy to create his own products and services to inspire fearlessness on a daily basis. He explores ways to turn rejection into enterprise, ambition, and courage. Jiang wrote... read full bio
Quentin Hardy is currently the Head of Editorial for the Google Cloud. He graduated from Kenyon College with an AB in English and went on to graduate from SOAS University of London with an MA in Area Studies-Southeast Asia, he then went to Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Hardy started his career as a reporter at Dow Jones for... read full bio
Lew believes that "Civility is its own reward". She suggests that "In choosing civility, people find their best self, and in doing so, they experience the grace, courage, generosity, humanity, and humility that civility engenders." LEW BAYER ... read full bio
Rita Bailey is an entrepreneur, consultant, strategist, speaker, coach, and facilitator. Since a young age, Bailey was always a leader and throughout the years she has worked for numerous companies such as Southwest Airlines where she worked in operations, sales, marketing, HR, learning and development. She has also started her own consulting firm, QVF Partners, LLC, which she is the... read full bio
Ananda Lewis has always loved the stage, but her passion for social justice is stronger. As a teenager, she volunteered at the Head Start agency, helping kids from poor families. After a traumatizing episode with a boyfriend, Ananda focused her energies on teaching young girls about date rape and abstinence. While attending college, her spare time was spent volunteering at... read full bio
Former mayor Bill Campbell has long served as a forceful advocate on behalf of Atlanta's most precious resources: young people and senior citizens. Campbell hosted the City's first-ever Conference on Intergenerational Living to explore how the needs of the elderly and children can be better served through cooperation. He has also initiated a variety of community service programs. Deserving youngsters... read full bio
In April 1997, Warren Macdonalds life would forever be changed. While climbing on Hinchinbrook Island in Northern Austrlia a tragic accident happened. A giant boulder came down and crushed Warrens legs; they were both completely amputated at the thigh. Extraordinarily Warren began climbing again only a short 10 months later. He climbed Cradle Mountain and Federation Peak in Tasmania... read full bio
