Valentino Achak Deng's life has been described by The New York Times as a testament to human resilience over tragedy and disaster." Born in the village of Marial Bai, in Southern Sudan, he was forced to flee in the 1980s, at the age of seven, when civil war erupted. As one of the so-called Lost Boys, he trekked hundreds of... read full bio
Shaun Tomson is a World Surfing Champion, best selling author, inspirational speaker, environmentalist, filmmaker and successful entrepreneur. A native of South Africa, he spent fourteen years on the Professional Tour, winning surfing competitions all over the world while also developing international apparel brands. Surfer Magazine ranked Shaun Tomson in the top ten of its 50 Greatest Surfers of All Time,"... read full bio
A prolific writer and former actress, Judith Sachs entertains as she instructs, hence her popularity as a speaker and spokesperson. Coming from a long line of physicians, she is well versed in the healthcare topics she addresses. Her many books include: Natures Prozac, What Women Should Knows About Menopause, What You can Do About Osteoporosis, When Someone You Love had... read full bio
Michael Eric Dyson is considered one of the nations most inspiring African Americans. He is an author, radio host, and a professor of Sociology at Georgetown University. Michael Eric Dyson has authored and edited 18 books that deal with many influential African Americans in history including, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Tupac Shakur and Marvin Gaye. He focuses most... read full bio
A successful artist and activist, Peter Yarrow's talent is legendary. His gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs that Peter, Paul & Mary have recorded, including Puff, The Magic Dragon," "Day Is Done," and "Light One Candle." This musical creativity has always gone hand-in-hand with Yarrow's commitment to social change. Though only in her twenties, Bethany... read full bio
Mary Frances Berry has been one of the most recognized and respected voices in our nations civil rights, gender equality, and social justice agendas. Fighting for fairness and justice under four Presidential administrations, she lead the way as Chairperson of the US Civil Rights Commission for many years. Berry also served as Assistant Secretary for Education in the US Department... read full bio
A talented actress and successful author, Emmy Award nominee Victoria Rowell has appeared on television in The Young and the Restless and Diagnosis Murder, and in such films as Eves Bayou. Raised in foster care, she credits her success to the foster families that instilled in her the confidence and drive to succeed. Passionately involved in many charities, she remains... read full bio
Hunter Tylo, a supermodel in the seventies and eighties, has graced the covers of over 200 magazines worldwide. In addition to her ongoing roles in the soap operas All My Children and The Bold and The Beautiful she has had roles on numerous other TV programs. Ms. Tylo was also the Pantene Girl, Cover Girl, and Lux Girl during her... read full bio
Suhir Vanketesh is an American sociologist and urban ethnographer whose studies examine the Underground Economy of the Urban Poor. Sudhir spent years in a 10-square-block neighborhood on Chicago's South Side observing the clandestine work of gangbangers and mechanics, prostitutes and pastors. Readers of Freakonomics will remember Sudhir as the University of Chicago graduate student whose fieldwork in the ghetto led... read full bio
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For Gloria Feldt, there is no difference between reproductive rights and human rights. As former President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of America, the 30-year veteran of womens rights and healthcare activism has led the world in providing innovative healthcare and protecting a womans right to choose.... read full bio
Adults as well as children will recognize Judy Blume titles as: Are You There God It's Me, Margaret; Superfudge; Blubber; Just As Long As We're Together; and Forever. Blume has also written the novels Wifey, Smart Women, and her latest, Summer Sisters. More than 75 million copies of her books have been sold, and her work has been translated into... read full bio
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Joan Ganz Cooney is an American television producer. She is one of the founders of the Children's Television Workshop (now known as Sesame Workshop), the organization famous for the creation of the children's television show Sesame Street. Cooney grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and earned a B.A. degree in education from the University of Arizona in 1951. After working for... read full bio
Jane Wagner is an Emmy-, Peabody- and Drama Desk Award-winning playwright, Jane is best known for her Broadway success, The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, as well as The Incredible Shrinking Woman.... read full bio
Jessica Jackley is a microfinance pioneer and the co-founder of Kiva, the world's first online micro-lending marketplace for the working poor. Jessica is the driving force and inspirational spirit of the organization and she speaks to audiences around the world on microfinance, social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility.... read full bio
Former Principal Product Manager at PayPal, Premal Shah now runs Kiva.org and is an expert in microfinance. To date, Kiva has provided more than a million dollars in low-cost working capital to small-scale entrepreneurs in less developed countries from Bulgaria to Uganda.... read full bio
Danny Way is a legend in the skate industry, he holds two world records, has dropped from a helicopter onto a vert ramp several times, jumped The Great Wall of China, and was awarded the title of 2004 Skater of the Year from Thrasher Magazine, the only person to ever win it twice. Dannys passion for skateboarding is shared for... read full bio
Alexa Chung is a versatile media personality, known for her charming wit and lively commentary on pop culture. She first rose to prominence as the host of the live, daily show It's On with Alexa Chung, a popular program that featured celebrity talk, live music, and interactive online content. Since then, she has made a name for herself as a... read full bio
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