Think Local With HWA's Dynamic Civic Leaders

With a growing national spotlight on leaders at the state and city level, HWA's Local Leaders offer a one-of-a-kind experience for audiences nationwide

MICHAEL NUTTER: Mayor of Philadelphia (2008-2016); CNN Commentator

Honored by Governing magazine as Public Official of the Year, Michael Nutter is a renowned public policy and thought leader on issues of education, governing, politics and more. Under Nutter's tenure as Mayor, Philadelphia's population grew for the first time in 57 years, the rate of murders and violent crimes dropped precipitously, and the economy flourished.

"I didn't run for Mayor to be the caretaker of the

status quo."

A current commentator for CNN, Nutter's article on leadership advice for President Trump went viral and he has shed light on the travel ban, White House Staff changes, and more in numerous TV appearances
A Chairman of the Airbnb Mayors Advisory Board, Senior Fellow with Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Program, and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, Nutter remains an in-demand and vocal civic leader

William Bratton: Police Commissioner of New York City (2014-2016); Chief of Police of Los Angeles (2002-2009)

Another Governing Magazine honoree as Public Official of the Year, Bratton is the only person to have lead the police departments of America's two largest cities. He is renowned for revitalizing New York and Los Angeles and revered for his transformative leadership and insights into strategic, turnaround management.

"Let me congratulate you on an outstanding presentation... Your remarks were on point and easy to translate to our environment. Your delivery was nothing short of inspirational. I can't remember an outside speaker engaging our audience so thoroughly with such credibility. I think our people are now much better equipped to face 'impossible' situations.'"

- Johnson & Johnson

The Executive Chairman of Teneo Risk, Bratton is a respected advisor on risk identification and leadership through crisis
As Commissioner of the NYPD Bratton reduced crime so precipitously that it inspired Malcolm Gladwell's New Yorker article "The Tipping Point," a precursor to the iconic bestseller
Specializing in the strategic use of data and technology to predict risk, Bratton is credited with transforming the LAPD's relationship with local communities

Jennifer Granholm: Governor of Michigan (2002-2011); Political Commentator CNN

"Governor Granholm was incredible! She blew the roof off the place, in fact. That and she was a delight to work with."

- Broadbent Institute

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Governor of California (2003-2011)

"Everything went great! We probably had almost 900 people in the opening– which is phenomenal!... All of the comments we’ve received so far have been nothing but kind – they all said he was an excellent speaker with an excellent message."

- Association of Energy Engineers

Andrew Young: Mayor of Atlanta (1982-1990); U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1977-1979)

"His speech and delivery style was awesome... I have heard nothing but outstanding comments about both the interview and his keynote. He made an ever lasting impact on many...Ambassador Young is the real deal... We craved his wisdom. He received raves reviews!!!"

-Modesto Peace/Life Center

Deval Patrick: Governor of Massachusetts (2007-2015)

"He was fantastic on stage, as always."

- Education First

Charles Rangel: Member, U.S. House of Representatives from New York (1971-2017); First African-American Chair, House Ways and Means Committee

"Mr. Rangel’s famous charm and political shrewdness have helped make, and unmake, mayors, governors, senators and maybe even a future president."

- The Observer

These HWA Speakers are uniquely qualified to share their insights on leadership and a broad range of civic issues. Universally heralded for their dynamic speaking styles, these local leaders will leave your audience inspired, engaged, and deeply informed.