Fresh Perspectives for Turbulent Times

Founder, Pencils of Promise, non-profit that has built over 400 schools worldwide
New York Times & #1 National Bestselling Author, The Promise of a Pencil
Entrepreneur & leader in the for-purpose industry
Business Insider's "40 Under 40"

"A leader amongst an emerging generation of change makers who are proving that every person can be a force for positive change."

- UNICEF

Launching MissionU, an alternative educational experience for the 21st century
Focus of a Forbes and New York Times article on millennial's approach to charity
Delivered address on the importance of being a Global Citizen at Ball State University

Most recent p ersonal b log post received over 2,500 social media shares
Pencils of Promise selected as AdWeek's 2016 Brand Save Honoree
Launched partnership with shoe brand Stuart Weitzman, leading to an outpouring of celebrity support

These speakers' alternative perspectives and on-the-ground experiences enliven the national conversation.

RONAN FARROW:
NBC Reporter & Host of #Undercovered; Award-Winning Voice for the Millennial Generation

— Featured in NPRs "Best Commencement Speeches, Ever" and Huffington Post's "Top 10 Speeches of the Year"

LIZA DONNELLY: Award-Winning New Yorker Cartoonist and Writer; resident cartoonist, CBS News

— Live drew the Women's March in DC and Presidential Inauguration

— TedTalk on how humor can empower has over 1,200,000 views