After years of homelessness and drug addiction, motivational speaker Mark Lundholm found himself living in a halfway house. Finding that poking fun at his lifestyle helped him cope with his struggles, he quickly emerged as an incredibly talented and energetic entertainer and comedian. Since his recovery, he has performed in five countries and 49 states, appeared on Showtime and Comedy... read full bio
In the exhibit Hard Rain, Mark Edwards pairs the lyrics of Bob Dylan with over a hundred photographs which bring to life the key concerns that will define the 21st Century: poverty, habitat loss, human rights, and the common thread running through them all, climate change. To date, over ten million people, on all continents, have witnessed this startlingly original... read full bio
Mark W. Chauppetta is a prominent and highly sought after investigator known for his tireless work ethic and relentless effort. He performs private investigations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and across New England. Author of Happens All the Time - Cheating In The Good Ol' USA, cheating husband investigations is one of his specialties. Mark brings to the speaker's platform his... read full bio
Marjorie Margolies is the President of Womens Campaign International (WCI), a group that provides advocacy training for women throughout the world. Marjorie began her career as a television journalist in Philadelphia. In 1992, Marjorie was the first woman elected to Congress from Pennsylvania in her own right. She was also the first Democrat since 1916 elected from Pennsylvanias 13th... read full bio
Mario Arnauz Bonds compelling success story encompasses courage, creativity and determination. A multitalented motivational speaker and singer-songwriter, Mario rose to stardom with NBC Universals run of The Glee Project, in which he displayed to the world that a person with a disability can rise to meet any challenge. One of a set of triplets, Mario comes from a large... read full bio
Marilyn Van Derbur, crowned Miss America 1958, stood tall and beautiful as she possessed looks, wit, and intelligence. Van Derbur also had deep down within her, a devastating secret - one secret that even she did not speak or admit. From the age of 5 until she was 18, Marilyn's wealthy and prominent father, sexually molested her. As a coping... read full bio
With more than 40 successful years in entertainment, Marie Osmond has continuously reinvented herself remaining relevant and always popular throughout countless pop fads and trends. As a child and a teenager, Marie Osmond endeared herself to an entire generation. That bond with her audience not only continued but grew stronger through the years as Maries career blossomed into hit records,... read full bio
Malawi-born 2008 CNN Hero award-winner Marie Da Silva lost 14 family members, including her father and two brothers, to AIDS. From halfway around the world as a nanny, she provides a place where the orphans can prosper - The Jacaranda School. Here more than 300 children, most of whom are AIDS orphans, receive porridge every morning and education, free of... read full bio
Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. She has published nine books, four of which - including the mega bestseller A Return to Love and Everyday Grace - have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her titles also include Illuminata, A Woman's Worth, and Healing the Soul of America. She also edited Imagine: What American Could Be in... read full bio
Nationally known as Dr. Mom, Marianne Neifert is an acclaimed motivational speaker who addresses sizzling topics on life balance and positive parenting for our hectic times. In addition to being a dynamic speaker, Marianne Neifert (Dr. Mom) is a renowned pediatrician, best-selling author, and medical educator, Marianne Neifert (Dr. Mom) is the mother of five adult children, all born... read full bio
Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF), has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has become the nation's strongest voice for children and families. The Children's Defense Fund's Leave No Child Behind mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start,... read full bio
Beauty pageant winner and actress Maria Conchita Alonso, the first contemporary international Latina superstar, recently began speaking out about her struggle with bulimia. Struggling with the condition for nearly a decade, resulting in damage to her esophagus and her teeth, she eventually sought help for the self-destructive syndrome. With the help of a balanced diet, exercise, and a physician specializing... read full bio
Margot Lee Shetterly is the author of Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. Her award-winning book was developed into a feature film produced by FOX, known as Hidden Figures. Growing up, Shetterly was immersed in the world of science—her father was a Langley Research Center scientist... read full bio
Marcus Bullock is a social advocate and entrepreneur. Having had an experience in prison, Bullock set out to change the narrative of inmates in the system. Upon being released from prison, Bullock started his own painting company. He is now CEO of Perspectives Premier Contractors, which helps newly-released individuals acclimate to their lives. Bullock also founded Flikshop, an app that... read full bio
Marcia Clark is a successful prosecutor, author and television correspondent who is most well known as the head prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson murder trial. Marcia tried a number of high profile cases previous to the O.J. Simpson case, including the Robert John Bardo trial for the murder of television star Rebecca Schaeffer. Since the conclusion of the Simpson trial,... read full bio
Raised in Italian/Irish neighborhood in Providence, RI, Marcellino DAmbrosio never thought about being anything else but Catholic. But like other Catholic teens, his faith was the last place he looked for fulfillment. Though a specialist in the interpretation of scripture and tradition, Dr. DAmbrosios teaching has covered a broad range of subjects from historical, dogmatic, and sacramental theology to... read full bio
Marc Stoiber's green initiative company, Change, has published a new groundbreaking study that compares the green reality versus the green perception of nearly 100 major US corporations. The report, MapChange 2010 follows the first study in 2008 that shows there's a big difference between reality and perception. The results are very interesting! Some brands that consumers think are sustainable really... read full bio
Marc Mero is an American former wrestler, an anti-bullying advocate, and is the founder of the non-profit, Champion of Choices. Mero was born in Buffalo, New York, and he began his career playing football in high school before moving on to boxing. Mero found himself excelling in boxing and he won four New York State titles before having to take... read full bio
Marc Klaas, whose daughter Polly was abducted from her room during a sleepover, has been instrumental in the passage of state and federal anti-crime bills designed to increase the protection of children and the rights of crime victims. Marc Klaas is a national spokesperson and advocates for: anti-crime legislation; community based anti-crime programs; child safety education; prevention funding for at-risk... read full bio
Marc Kielburger is a social entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and gifted orator. Along with his brother Craig Kielburger, Marc is the co-founder of Free The Children, an international charity and educational partner that empowers youth to achieve their fullest potential as agents of change. He also co-founded Me to We, a pioneering social enterprise, and the youth empowerment... read full bio
