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
Judy Richardson is an American activist, filmmaker, and lecturer from Tarrytown, New York. Richardson went on to study at Swarthmore College where she joined the Swarthmore Political Action Committee, which is a Students for a Democratic Society affiliate. Her work led to her joining the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee where she worked in projects in Alabama and Georgia. She also... read full bio
Judy Shepard is an LGBT-rights activist and Executive Director and Board President of the Matthew Shepard Foundation. Judy is the mother of the late Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old that was a student at the University of Wyoming. Matthew was beaten and pistol-whipped in Laramie, Wyoming. He died six days later in a hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado and... read full bio
Julia Reed is an essayist and author, Julia is a senior writer at Vogue where she is in charge of the magazines political coverage. A food critic and contributing editor at Newsweek, she covered the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with first-person accounts of the devastation of the city. Julia Reed is a contributing editor at Newsweek, where she writes the... read full bio
Kahlil Greene stands out as a dynamic leader who uses his distinct Gen-Z perspective to promote forward-thinking changes in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion that are desperately needed. He is a well-known change advocate thanks to his inventive and energizing approach, which goes against traditional strategies. Kahlil, a talented writer, rose to prominence for his memorable Harvard Business Review... read full bio
Indian social reformer Kailash Satyarthi fought against child labor in his country and promoted the idea of everyone having the right to an education. Together with Malala Yousafzai, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. He is the creator of numerous social activist groups, including the Bal Ashram Trust, the Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation, the Global March Against Child... read full bio
Monumentalizing Nine Women Who Changed Modern America - In Karenna Gores first book, Lighting the Way: Nine Women Who Changed Modern America, Karenna Gore Schiff profiles nine courageous, train-blazing women who put themselves on the line to combat racism, cruelty to children, pollution, disease, bigotry, povery, and to challenge the limits put on women as public leaders. Filled with riveting... read full bio
Whatever the source of stress, the results can be costly! But the good news is -- laughter is the best medicine. And here to bring you the antidote to stress is KARYN BUXMAN! A highly sought-after humorist and internationally recognized expert in therapeutic humor, Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, CSP, CPAE realized it was time to leave bedside nursing when, as... read full bio
Kat Blaque is an American animator, illustrator, transgender rights activist, and YouTuber who has been blogging about her life for numerous years. She studied at the California Institute of the Arts where she graduated with a B.F.A in character animation. Blaque’s YouTube channel is where she talks about social issues such as race, gender, and growing up questioning her gender... read full bio
Kate Adamson, author of Paralyzed but not Powerless, tells her unique story of overcoming Locked in Syndrome (total paralysis from brain injury due to a brainstem stroke). She inspires corporate and government audiences to appreciate how those who effectively deal with their disabilities, tend to develop levels of creativity and resourcefulness beyond what they would have had they never suffered... read full bio
Kate Bolick is a freelance writer and best-selling author. Known primarily for her cutting edge release, Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own, Bolick’s writing and keynote events cover topics of marriage, romance, success, and careers. Bolick has a wide range of experience in the editorial world; she has contributed to The Atlantic, The New York Times, Vogue, Slate, and... read full bio
A speaker, writer, mother, comedian and actress, Kate Davis has the unique ability to find humour in any situation and to offer creative solutions to defuse the frustrations in the home and workplace. Kates generous insight and outspoken character, provides a powerful combination to help organizations empower their staff with effective tools for managing stress and sustaining motivation. An engaging... read full bio
Katherine Helmond, honored with two Golden Globe awards and six Emmy nominations, is best known for her role as Jessica Tate in ABC's groundbreaking sitcom, Soap. Critically acclaimed on the stage, Helmond has performed in an impressive array of contemporary and classic plays, and has won multiple awards for her stunning portrayal of the tragi-comic figure Bananas in the original... read full bio
American actress Kate Moennig's outstanding performances have had a huge impact on the entertainment business. Moennig is most known for playing Shane McCutcheon in the revolutionary television series The L Word from 2004 to 2009. Her brilliance and adaptability have won many viewers. In the television series Young Americans in 2000, she made her acting debut as Jake Pratt, demonstrating her early... read full bio
Kathleen Kennedy Townsen was the sixth Lieutenant Governor of the U.S. state of Maryland from 1995 to 2003. The eldest of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Skakel's 11 children, and the eldest grandchild of Joseph P. Kennedy and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, she is part of the Kennedy family. A life long advocate for women, children and the underserved, Kathleen Kennedy... read full bio
Having found her way through the private hell of domestic violence to the radiance of self-rediscovery, Kathryn Tull addresses the difficult task of attaining balance in our personal and professional lives. A charismatic speaker, trainer, consultant and coach, Kathryn speaks from the heart and shines a light on how significantly the behavior of those around us impacts our priorities... read full bio
The Child Welfare League of America's senior program director for program operations is now Kathy Barbell. Foster care is Kathy's passion, despite the fact that she is knowledgeable about a wide range of topics affecting kids, teens, and families. Kathy has a lengthy history with the League; for six years, she served as its director of foster care. She played... read full bio
Kathy Lynn is the leading professional speaker on parenting and family issues. Over three decades of speaking to parents and professionals about kids and families, Kathy has helped thousands of Moms and Dads become better parents and has made a big difference in the lives of Canada's children. Participants at her presentations go home with immediately usable tips... read full bio
Katie Garner is a renowned keynote speaker, author and literacy consultant with 30 years of teaching experience. She is the author of Secret Stories® Cracking the Reading Code with the Brain in Mind. Her "backdoor-to-the-brain" strategy for teaching phonics simplifies reading-based education by integrating current curricula with neuroscience research demonstrating how children's brains learn most effectively. Katie highlights scientifically supported methods... read full bio
Dr. Ablow is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of numerous books on developing self-esteem, building success and overcoming depression, anxiety disorders and other psychological challenges. Keith Ablow, MD is one of Americas most foremost leading psychiatrists. He has a multi-city private practice treating adults and also adolescents. Dr. Ablow has helped thousands of patients around... read full bio
