Secretary-General of the United Nations,
1997-2006; Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, 2001; Board of Directors, United Nations Foundation; Chairman of the Board of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa; Li Ka Shing Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

As the world’s most prominent diplomat, Kofi Annan has been a powerful voice on issues of human rights, international cooperation, and in the fight against HIV/AIDS. A skilled leader during a difficult era, Secretary-General Annan provides powerful insights into the challenges facing the international community, and the role of the United Nations in achieving global peace and security.

President of Pakistan, 2001-2008; Chief Executive of Pakistan, 1999-2001

As the former President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf held "the world's most dangerous job," according to TIME Magazine. He has twice come within inches of assassination. His forces have caught more than 670 members of al Qaeda in the mountains and cities, yet many others remain at large and active, including Osama bin Laden. Long locked in a deadly embrace with its nuclear neighbor India, Pakistan has come close to full-scale war on two occasions since exploding a nuclear bomb in 1998. No stranger to controversy, President Musharraf has faced challenges with high stakes for the world at large. He offers an unparalleled view into the center of a region where the eyes of the world remain focused. President Musharraf's fascinating and compelling insights into Pakistan and its role in today's global challenges – from the economy to trade to energy – are not to be missed.

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: Click HERE and view President Musharraf's Interview on CNN's Piers Morgan, where he addresses relations between Pakistan and the U.S., since Osama bin Laden's death.

Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan; Founder & Chair, King Hussein Foundation; Founding Member, Global Zero (international initiative working towards the elimination of all nuclear weapons worldwide)

Her Majesty Queen Noor is an international humanitarian, activist and an outspoken voice on issues of global peace-building, nuclear non-proliferation, women's empowerment, and cross-cultural understanding. She is actively involved in a number of international organizations dealing with global peace-building and conflict recovery and currently serves as an expert advisor to the United Nations on these issues.

First African American Woman in Space; Founder and President of Two Medical Technology Companies

Dr. Mae C. Jemison broke more than the sound barrier in 1992 when she climbed aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour and became the first woman of color to travel into space - she made history! Now, Founder and President of two technology companies, the space flight was just one of a series of accomplishments for this dynamic woman.

One of the Inspiring Voices of the Arab Spring - Moving Millions Toward Freedom ; Head of Marketing of Google Middle East & North Africa (1998-2011)

Wael Ghonim, the 30-year-old sparkplug of the Arab Spring, offers one of the most inspiring stories of the Age of Social Marketing: a memoir and manifesto for all of us. Wael is an extraordinary individual, an activist who is literally changing the most important country in the Arab region, redesigning its place in the world and the world’s relationship to it. He helped to mobilize the Arab Spring from his laptop, waking up and engaging a large segment of the population to go into the streets and challenge its status quo. Although Wael doesn’t claim to be political, his social engagement is phenomenal, based on an innate sense of justice and non-violence rather than a study of history or established political precedents.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT : Watch Wael's captivating interview on 60 Minutes.

Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; Kennedy Center Honoree (1999); National Medal of Arts Winner (2001); Emmy Award Winner

Judith Jamison - American dancer, Choreographer and Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - is a legendary icon in the world of the performing arts. Ms. Jamison, who as a dancer with the troupe, from 1965 to 1980, became the most stellar of modern dance's female performers, was appointed Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in December 1989 at the request of her mentor, Alvin Ailey, who personally chose her to succeed him before his untimely death. In her two decades at the helm of one of the most respected dance companies in America, Ms. Jamison has successfully kept the Alvin Ailey brand alive. In 2009, Ms. Jamison was listed in the TIME 100: The World’s Most Influential People, and honored at "The BET Honors," an event that recognizes the lives and achievements of leading African-American luminaries.

Judith Jamison was the main honoree at the recent White House ceremony honoring dance and ballet hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama. "For years, I have gone to watch Judith's company wherever and whenever I can," said Michelle Obama. View a video of the First Lady's full remarks honoring Judith Jamison (fast forward to 3:50).

WATCH Diva of Dance: Judith Jamison's Amazing Career where CNN's Fredricka Whitfield talks to Jamison about her amazing career and what's next.  Ailey Troupe Celebrates Jamison's Leadership. Read article...

Visionary Innovator Merging Global Brands and Superstar Musicians

When Fortune 500 companies need to reenergize or reinvent a lagging brand, they call Steve Stoute. In addition to marrying cultural icons with blue-chip marketers (Beyoncé or Tommy Hilfiger's True Star fragrance, and Justin Timberlake for "lovin' it" at McDonald's), Stoute has helped identify and activate a new generation of consumers.

Considered “A McKinsey of Pop Culture,” Stoute's reputation for revolutionizing the relationship between global brands and superstar musicians has been praised by both Forbes Magazine and Bloomberg Businessweek. He has been featured in The New York Times, Adweek, in HBO's documentary The Black List, and in Target's DREAM.DARE.DO campaign for Black History Month. He was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame in 2008 and is a featured speaker at conferences around the country.

Celebrated by Deepak Chopra as the "New voice of reform, not only for Islam, but for all religions."; International Bestselling Author, "The Trouble with Islam Today," and "Allah, Liberty and Love" ; Acclaimed PBS Filmmaker, "Faith Without Fear"; Director, Moral Courage Project at New York University

Irshad Manji is the Bestselling Author of The Trouble with Islam Today and, most recently, Allah, Liberty and Love: The Courage to Reconcile Faith and Freedom. Dedicated to finding common ground in a fractured world, she has transformed her personal journey into a riveting story that helps others to live with courage.

Through her Moral Courage Project at NYU, Professor Manji is teaching a new generation of global citizens to challenge conformity, even at the price of backlash. Her inspiring message: Any of us can change the world by daring to ask questions - out loud.

Whether addressing colleges, corporations, or congregations, Irshad Manji gives game-changing guidance that individuals can take away and apply to their lives. She does it all with personality, passion and humor.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Irshad Manji on the 9/11 Anniversary in the Huffington Post.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Irshad Manji  and Dylan Ratigan discuss "Identity vs. Integrity"

President of Mexico, 2000-2006

A visionary leader with a deep understanding of the economic and social challenges facing Latin America, President Vicente Fox is one of the world’s most important voices on the contemporary geopolitical landscape and the role of business in the developing world.

Robert M. Beren Professor of Economics, Harvard University; Economist Magazine: "One of the Top Young Economists in the World"; FORTUNE Magazine: "40 under 40 Most Influential People in Business" ; Collaborator on the Bestselling Book Freakonomics ; Affiliate, National Bureau of Economic Research

A collaborator on the Bestselling Book Freakonomics, Roland Fryer has received praise from an array of sponsors – from Universities and Lecture Series to Insurance and Financial groups – for his engaging perspective on an array of economic issues facing our society. Specifically, he focuses macro-solutions by influencing and changing individual behavior. Professor Roland Fryer has briskly established himself as an important player in the field of economics. Not only was Fryer named a "Rising Star" by Fortune magazine and featured in Esquire’s "Genius Issue," but his own work has been profiled in The New York Times, Washington Post, the Economist and the Boston Globe.

He rigorously and innovatively tests theoretical solutions to social problems on a scale previously unseen. As faculty director of Harvard’s Education Laboratory, and with large-scale funding from such partners as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Mr. Fryer tests what will influence change for an entire system or class of problems - such as school performance.

World Famous Singer, Actress, and Television Star; Spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association; Ordained Minister

Della Reese is a name synonymous with entertainment par excellence. Known for her unique singing style and her starring roles on some of the most successful television programs of the last thirty years, Ms. Reese always delivers an engaging and inspirational message. In 2002, she announced that she suffers from Type-2 Diabetes. Today, Ms. Reese acts as spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association, traveling the United States to raise awareness about the disease.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 1977-1979; United States Congressman, 1973-1977; Mayor of Atlanta, 1982-1990; Co-Founding Principal and Chairman, GoodWorks International

Ambassador, Congressman, Mayor, humanitarian, ordained minister, international businessman, and sports enthusiast, Andrew Young has been serving and shaping our country for almost 50 years.

Weatherman and Host of NBC’s Today Show; Bestselling Author; Multimedia Entrepreneur

Al Roker brings to the podium the same charisma and sense of humor that have propelled him to number one in Americans' hearts. Whether emceeing events or delivering a closing keynote, his ability to improvise and sling out his legendary one-liners are a huge hit with audiences.

Iranian-American Journalist Falsely Accused and Imprisoned in Iran; Author, Between Two Worlds: My Life and Captivity in Iran; Co-wrote the film No One Knows About Persian Cats

A political prisoner caught in the middle of a dramatic political struggle between Iran and the U.S., Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi captured the attention of the world when reports surfaced of her imprisonment in Iran. Abducted by four men early one morning in January 2009 and placed in solitary confinement, Ms. Saberi, who was working as a freelance journalist in Tehran, contributing to NPR and the BBC among others, was falsely accused of spying for the United States. Ms. Saberi, a former Miss North Dakota, who led an all-American life before moving to Iran was sentenced to eight years in prison. Her battle for freedom would last 100 days before an appeals court released her following an international uproar. In the midst of reaching out to Iran to start a dialogue after decades of political deadlock, the Obama administration harshly criticized Iran over her imprisonment and there was speculation that Iranian President Ahmadinejad intervened on her behalf as a diplomatic overture.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT!  Click HERE and watch her interview on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and watch Roxana's captivating 2-part interview with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America. (Part 1 and Part II).

Co-anchor, NBC News’ TODAY; Emmy Award-Winning Journalist ; Co-anchor, Dateline NBC

Co-anchor and esteemed journalist Ann Curry, of NBC’s Today, is one of the most visible and personable female broadcasters in America. Her belief in the power of knowledge and the importance of service echo through her work, allowing her to impact millions of lives daily.

Iconic Visionary of the Women's Movement; Co-Founder, National Women’s Political Caucus; Co-Founder, Ms. Magazine

Gloria Steinem remains an iconic and inspiring voice, and ond of the most visible symbols of the women's movement. Ms. Steinem continues to be an ever-present and sought-after speaker on all fronts of social activism.

Contributor to the International Bestseller Freakonomics; Advisory Board, Berlin School of Creative Leadership; Senior Research Advisor, Department of Justice/FBI (2010-2011); Professor of Sociology and Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University

Highly esteemed Columbia University Professor and Leading Business Consultant Sudhir Venkatesh contributed to one of the most memorable chapters in the International Bestselling Book Freakonomics.  His ability to uncover hidden truths through his research has made him a sought-after voice for business and creative leaders worldwide on the topics of leadership and management. Venkatesh has recently spent time with more than 100 business leaders - from the tech sector to old-fashioned manufacturing to the FBI – observing how top executives uncover hidden aspects of their industry and perform beyond expectations. He brings these informative and entertaining insights to business audiences around the world.

For the past two years, Sudhir Venkatesh has provided presentations to Senior Executives and Creative Directors at the Annual Cannes Lions Festival, which brings more than 9,000 members of the Global Creative Communications Industries together to be inspired and entertained. Venkatesh also teaches popular courses at The Berlin School of Creative Leadership, which provides MBA (and custom executive education) for people in media, advertising, and the creative arts. His courses include: "The Secrets to Effective Leadership," as well as "How Business Executives can use Data Effectively."

Founder and President, Good Food Organics; Presidential Candidate for the Democratic Nomination, 2004; United States Ambassador, 1999 – 2001; United States Senator, 1992 – 1998

A woman of extensive achievements and a pioneering entrepreneur, Carol Moseley Braun has established herself as an agent for change passionate about preserving the American Dream for the next generation. Carol Moseley Braun combines philosophy, history, and policy to provide a unique perspective on various topics.

Renowned Defense Attorney; Bestselling Author; Professor at Harvard Law School

Hailed by Newsweek as one of the “most distinguished defenders of individual rights,” Alan Dershowitz continues to challenge audiences with his thought-provoking perspectives on today’s foremost social, legal, and ethical issues.

Creator & Co-Writer, THE 99

Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa is a Kuwaiti clinical psychologist and creator of THE 99, the first group of comic superheroes born of an Islamic archetype. THE 99 has received positive attention from the world’s media. Recently, Forbes named THE 99 as one of the top 20 trends sweeping the globe and most recently, President Barack Obama praised Dr. Naif and THE 99 as perhaps the most innovative of the thousands of new entrepreneurs viewed by his Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship. View video...

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: View his TED Talk!  

Best Selling Author

Daniel Jonah Goldhagen is the bestselling author of the #1 international bestseller Hitler's Willing Executioners: Ordinary Germans and the Holocaust. Credited with generating more international discussion than any book in recent history, Dr. Goldhagen is a spellbinding, natural speaker who conveys complex thoughts and answers questions with clarity, authority and directness.

President, Shalem Foundation ; Senior Fellow, Shalem Center in Jerusalem; National Jewish Book Award Winning Author ; Columnist, Jerusalem Post; Contributor, New York Times ; Founding Dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism

Dr. Daniel Gordis is widely cited on matters pertaining to Israel. Professor Alan Dershowitz has called him “one of Israel’s most thoughtful observers,” while Jeffrey Goldberg of the Atlantic has written, “If you asked me, ‘of all the people you know, who cares the most about the physical, moral and spiritual health of Israel?’ I would put the commentator and scholar Daniel Gordis at the top of the list.”

CEO, Executive Chairman & Lead Portfolio Manager of AIC Advantage Fund since 1987

From young, unemployed Jamaican immigrant to the cover of Forbes' Billionaires Edition, Michael Lee-Chin is the Executive Chairman of AIC Limited (a Canadian mutual fund), and Chairman of the National Commercial Bank of Jamaica. Under Mr. Lee-Chin's management, AIC has grown to more than $8 billion in assets. Mr. Lee-Chin was honored by TIME Magazine as one of Canada's Heroes and has been one of the country's most intriguing and inspiring citizens.

Health Care Professional; Daughter of Holocaust Survivors

Hadassah Lieberman charms audiences with stories from her extraordinary life, focusing on women’s health issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, and promoting international understanding. Ms. Lieberman successfully tailors her remarks to fundraising objectives that enable an organization to reach their goals.

Former U.S. Representative (D), Florida's 17th congressional district, 2003-2011; Former Chairman, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

Kendrick Meek served Florida for eight years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Meek represented the largest district of Haitian immigrants in the United States, and championed the developing Caribbean Region while becoming a spokesman for President Clinton in the efforts to rebuild Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.

A former Police Officer he has been a hero and champion of law and order. Today he continues to speak on behalf of the Clinton Foundation on efforts to re-build Haiti and help to build economic opportunities especially as they relate to America’s emerging immigrant majorities.

14th Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service; 13th New York State Health Commissioner; UNICEF Special Representative for Health and Nutrition, 1993-1996

Dr. Antonia C. Novello’s appointment as the 14th Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Services was historic as she was the first woman and first Hispanic to hold this highly esteemed position. Dr. Novello has been an inspiration in all of her government positions - always pushing the envelope on educating the public. Sample Dr. Novello delivers inspiring and informative keynotes on issues relating to healthcare and health disparities, women’s issues and leadership, and issues pertaining to the Hispanic community.

Bestselling Author of Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; Author, Eating Animals

Award-winning, bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer combines the very best in literary virtuosity and vision with a personality and performance that will provoke laughter and thoughtful dialogue.

Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History, Brandeis University ; Chief Historian, National Museum of American Jewish History

Dr. Jonathan Sarna is the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University and Chief Historian of the new National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Dubbed by the Forward newspaper in 2004 as one of America’s fifty most influential American Jews, he was Chief Historian for the 350th commemoration of the American Jewish community, and is recognized as a leading commentator on American Jewish history, religion and life. He is the only American Jewish historian ever elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has taught and lectured on four continents, has appeared in half-a-dozen documentary films, and is regularly quoted in newspapers across the world.

Founder, Famous Amos

He is an icon and his name is a household word – and no wonder - he has been in the public eye for over 30 years! As a professional speaker, Wally is highly valued for his charismatic and warm style and inspiring "do it" positive attitude. He is guaranteed to excite your audience like no other speaker. Wally is living proof that the success principals he lives by work. People identify with him. He is human enough to share his setbacks and shattered dreams, while also showing that tenacity and a joyous spirit allows you to soar and succeed. His customized talks and master of ceremonies skills thrill audiences at corporations, industry associations and universities. He addresses the issues of commitment, integrity, attitude, imagination, enthusiasm, self-esteem, giving, faith and love. Presented in his unique and upbeat style, Wally will show your organization how to turn lemons into lemonade……because life is an “inside” job.

Founder of Brazile and Associates, LLC; Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee ; “100 Most Powerful Women in Washington, D.C” (Washingtonian) ; “50 Most Powerful Women in America” (Essence)

Donna Brazile is one of the best known, most influential African American women in modern American political life. She was named one of the “100 Most Powerful Women in Washington, D.C.,” by Washingtonian Magazine and one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in America” by Essence Magazine. Ms. Brazile is also a weekly contributor and political commentator on CNN's Inside Politics and American Morning and is the Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee.

Former Drug Czar and Member of the President's Cabinet; Former New York City Police Commissioner; Former Mayor and Police Chief of Houston; Former Public Safety Commission of Atlanta; Former University Professor and Scholar; Chairman and CEO of Brown Group International

Dr. Lee Brown's life has been one of vision, tenacity, commitment, hard work, and social consciousness. He has spent his professional career working to empower people and communities and to improve their safety, security, and quality of life. In his speeches, Dr. Brown both educates and motivates. In doing so, he draws upon his experience as a law enforcement leader, Cabinet member, educator, mayor, and author. His peers recognized his leadership when he was elected President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and to the Advisory Board of the United States Conference of Mayors.

Premier Motivational Speaker

A renowned public speaker, author, and television personality, Les Brown has risen to international prominence by delivering a high-energy message that tells people how to shake off mediocrity and live up to their own personal greatness. It is a message Les has learned from his own life.

Personal & Professional Transformation Expert; Author ; Consultant

Ona Brown delivers delicious recipes for success, which surpass the appetites of hungry, engaged & inspired clients. She specializes in identifying the missing ingredients that are required in order to manifest a yummy life!

Leadership Speaker ; Founder and CEO of Carawan Global Communications and Consulting ; Author

Rolfe Carawan is called the “Corporate Visionary with the Head of a CEO and the Heart of a Pastor." Living his mission to Relieve Suffering and Release Potential, Rolfe empowers his clients to increase bottom line profitability through creating and sustaining corporate unity. Motivational, Authentic, Compelling... Rolfe provides strategic, practical solutions that motivate his audiences to action and transform the companies he serves.

Bestselling Author; Columnist for Boston Globe

James Carroll is the author of ten novels and five previous works of non-fiction, including the National Book Award winning An American Requiem, the New York Times bestselling Constantine's Sword, now an acclaimed documentary, and House of War, which won the first PEN-Galbraith Award. Carroll has written for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and other publications, and his column appears weekly in The Boston Globe. His writing, and his long work toward Jewish-Christian-Muslim reconciliation, make him a leading voice on the problem of religion and violence.

Executive Director RAINBOW/PUSH Wall Street Project

A more than 30-year banking veteran, Emma currently serves as the executive director of the Wall Street Project, an organization that challenges corporate America to end the multi-billion dollar trade deficit with minority-owned businesses. The Wall Street Project uses research, education and negotiation to persuade companies to close the gap by hiring and promoting more minorities to corporate boards and awarding more contracts to minority businesses.

President, Center for Equal Opportunity ; Author ; Columnist

Linda Chavez is president of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a non-profit public policy research organization in Sterling, Virginia. She also writes a weekly syndicated column that appears in newspapers across the country, is a political analyst for FOX News Channel, and hosts a daily radio show on WMET 1160 AM radio in Washington, DC.

Bestselling Author; Feminist

Best-selling author and often-controversial activist Phyllis Chesler is one of the founding voices of the modern feminist movement. She has authored 12 books, including the groundbreaking international bestseller, Women and Madness. She has lectured and organized political, legal, religious and human rights campaigns in the United States and in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. She has lived in both the Islamic and Jewish-Israeli worlds: Kabul, Afghanistan, and in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Author of Divided Lives

Today Dr. Crane is recognized as a leading expert on Mischlinge, the so-called "half-breed" children who were persecuted by Hitler because of their families' mixed religious heritage. It is a subject of great personal interest to Dr. Crane, as she eventually learned that her own father was a Mischlinge who had fled Germany as a child. 

Negotiation and Communications Expert ; Co-Author of Negotiating for Dummies; Leader; Humorist

For over twenty years, Mimi has captivated audiences from the Fortune 100 to the just plain fortunate. She’s won acclaim for her rousing keynote speeches, for her compelling workshops, and for her in-house training programs. In today’s marketplace, your audience demands more than a talking head…they want the real deal. Mimi delivers the goods every time, never letting an audience down.

Pioneering Professor on Holocaust Studies; Author, There Once Was A World: A 900-Year Chronicle of the Shtetl of Eishyshok

Professor Yaffa Eliach, the President and Founder of the Shtetl Foundation, is a pioneering scholar in Holocaust studies.

Bestselling Author; Journalist

Ruth Ellenson is a star speaker who has traveled internationally to address the complexities and joys of Jewish identity for women of all ages, and her book, The Modern Jewish Girl’s Guide to Guilt, has also become a favorite of many book clubs for the intense and spirited discussions it provokes.

Award-Winning Authors; Network-signed Clergymen

The God Squad, have two of America's best known and best loved clergymen. Their many lectures around the country draw huge crowds due to their deep friendship, their absolutely unique blend of humor and pathos, and their simple message that at this stage of our cultural and religious history: we know enough about how we are different and not enough about how we are the same. The authenticity and power of this message of interfaith harmony comes in great measure from the fact that they are not media figures, but working clergymen.

Emmy Award-Winning Broadcaster; Founder, Daddy’s Promise

“Hard hitting, inspiring, intelligent, honest, and direct,” these are some of the words used to describe the style and approach of Emmy Award-Winning broadcaster Ed Gordon. Today, he advocates for strong, positive relationships between African-American dads and daughters.

Leadership Expert; Entrepreneur; Bestselling Author; Educator

Stedman Graham delivers his powerful message throughout the country and abroad to corporations, government and civic organizations, colleges and universities, community groups and professional associations. Any business or professional interested in improving their performance and sustaining achievement will benefit from participation in an SGA Success Process Speaking Event or Seminar.  Graham’s audiences include world leaders, corporate and business professionals and diverse organizations. Each Keynote Address and Seminar is tailored for the particular audience in attendance or the specific needs or goals set out by the client.

Nationally Known Scholar & Expert on Urban Issues

A nationally known scholar, Dr. Green is an expert on urban issues, including the impact of race, education, and employment on individuals and communities. Because of his expertise, Dr. Green is sought after by urban mayors, statewide public officials, college presidents, and school superintendents, and serves as a consultant and advisor to those groups as well as to business, corporate and community leaders.

Civil Rights Lawyer; Winner, Presidential Citizens Medal

Jack Greenberg is one of the leading civil rights lawyers, having argued the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case and nearly 40 other cases in front of the Supreme Court.

Former Prime Minister of India

Former Prime Minister of India Inder Kumar Gujral laid the groundwork for the reduction of tensions with Pakistan by unilaterally easing travel and visa restrictions for Pakistanis visiting India. He also said that India, as by far the largest nation in the region, can afford to be generous with its neighbors, several of which have long resented domineering attitudes that they believe have inspired India in the past.

Host of HBO’s REAL Sports With Bryant Gumbel

Bryant Gumbel is a highly respected broadcaster and has spent several decades hosting a wide variety of shows, giving him a birds-eye view not only of the media but also of American sports culture.

Bestselling Author

Le Ly Hayslip is the author of the bestselling books When Heaven and Earth Changed Places and Child of War, Woman of Peace. Her story offers a poignant picture of Vietnam then and now, and of a courageous woman who experienced the true horror of the Vietnam War - and survived to tell this unforgettable story. Her books were adapted into the film Heaven and Earth by the award-winning director Oliver Stone. Hayslip worked as a technical advisor and consultant on the film to bring her intensely personal and spiritual story to the screen.

New York Times Op-Ed Columnist

Bob Herbert joined The New York Times as an Op-Ed columnist in 1993. His twice a week column comments on politics, urban affairs and social trends.

Chosen as one of the best books of the year by the The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Washington Monthly, and Booklist, Ron Suskind’s book, A Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League chronicles undergraduate Cedric Jennings' transition from inner-city high school achiever in Washington, D.C., to culture-shocked survivor at an Ivy League university.

Holocaust Survivor; Founder, Hineni Heritage Center

A survivor of the Holocaust, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis has dedicated her life to an international movement to inspire the Jewish people to return to their roots.

Actress, Playwright

Annie Korzen has written and lectured extensively trying to correct the popular negative image of Jewish-American women.

Bestselling Author; Journalist

Bestselling author and journalist, Iris Krasnow speaks on issues related to family, relationships and female empowerment to many national groups, including business organizations, religious institutions, women's groups and colleges and universities.

President, Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership; Political and Religious Adviser; Award-winning Author; Acclaimed Journalist, The Washington Post; The Huffington Post

Rabbi Irwin Kula has inspired people worldwide by using Jewish wisdom to speak to all aspects of modern life. He has worked with leaders from the Dalai Lama to Queen Noor and with institutions from Bhutan to Rwanda to Europe and across the U.S. to promote compassionate leadership. Named one of the leaders shaping the American spiritual landscape, he received the 2008 Walter Cronkite Faith and Freedom Award and has been listed in Newsweek for many years as one of America’s “Most Influential Rabbis.”

9-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

During his career Carl Lewis won 9 Olympic gold medals and attended four Olympic games, earning himself international respect and a place in history as one of the truly great athletes of all time.

Nationally Syndicated Radio Host; Bestselling Author; Veteran Film Critic

Michael Medved is a nationally syndicated radio host, bestselling author, and veteran film critic. His daily three-hour broadcast reaches more than 3.5 million listeners on more than 200 stations across the country - drawing an audience that consistently ranks his show as one of the top ten political talk shows in the United States.

Tennis Champion; 59 Grand Slam Wins; Founder, Rainbow Endowment

A champion on and off the court, Martina Navratilova is not only a tennis legend, but an inspirational leader who demonstrates wit, candor and sheer motivation.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist; Member of Chicago Tribune’s Editorial Board

Clarence Page, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, sits on the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board and writes a syndicated column, providing incisive and insightful commentary on American society and its politics.

Founder and President of CURE

Star Parker founded the Coalition on Urban Renewal & Education, CURE, to provide a national voice of reason on issues of race and poverty in the media, inner city neighborhoods, and public policy.

Former Prime Minister of Jamaica

As the longest serving Prime Minister in Jamaica, Percival Patterson presided over the unprecedented modernization and transformation of the economic, social and political landscape of the country.

President of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Cincinnati

Arna Poupko Fisher, an internationally noted lecturer, educator and author, is currently the President of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati has dedicated her life to Jewish issues, tackling prejudice, and exploring the Jewish faith.

Acclaimed Talk Show Host; “One of America’s five best speakers” – Toastmasters International

New York's Jewish Week described him as "one of the three most interesting minds in American Jewish Life." Voted “one of America’s five best speakers” by Toastmasters International, Prager has a unique ability to talk about virtually every subject, take strong ethical positions, and yet be entertaining.

International Bestselling Author; Influential Jewish Commentator

Over the past fifteen years, author and playwright Naomi Ragen has quietly become one of the Jewish world’s most controversial and most read novelists and political commentators.

Actress; Social & Environmental Activist ; Singer

In addition to being know as a multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominated actress, Gloria Reuben is dedicated to advocating for several causes. Gloria is successful on the speaking circuit, where her focus is on the environment, HIV/AIDS, human rights, women’s issues and the arts. She has also become a fixture in Washington, D.C. where she has been lobbying for these causes.

Author of Hitler's Jewish Soldiers: The Untold Story of Nazi Racial Laws and Men of Jewish Descent in the German Military

Mark Bryan Rigg spent years researching his book, canvassing Germany and interviewing countless individuals, ultimately accumulating over 30,000 pages of records. Since then he has producing a stunning work, uncovering stories and a history that few have heard.

Correspondent for ABC News' 20/20

An award winning correspondent for ABC News’ 20/20, Deborah Roberts is a versatile and highly respected journalist with a broad range of expertise. Ms. Roberts speaks from experience, amassed over her fifteen-year career covering vital stories around the world.

Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Publishing Company, Inc.; White House Social Secretary, 2009-2010

Desiree Rogers, chief executive officer of Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., has earned a reputation as one of America’s most successful businesswomen. With a Harvard Business School degree and stellar business experience, Rogers has redefined every leadership position that she has held while playing a major philanthropic role in the communities in which she has lived.  Rogers is widely credited for her ability to identify and motivate talent to challenge existing assumptions using brand discipline and superior communication skills thus creating new pathways for success.

Critically-Acclaimed Novelist; Director, The Forum on Law, Culture & Society at Fordham Law School ; Human Rights Law Professor; Essayist on Culture and Politics

In his speeches, Thane Rosenbaum brings the subject of the Jewish experience in America to life with humor, poignancy and passion. A gifted and insightful storyteller, he addresses the fragmentation of the Jewish family, his generation’s weak identification with their faith, and the widening chasm of experience between Holocaust survivors and their descendants. With a commanding presence, dry wit and eloquence, he speaks on topics as diverse as art, culture, law and society, as well as on the most relevant issues of the day.

Editor and Publisher, Jewish Week

Rosenblatt's weekly column in The Jewish Week, "Between The Lines" has won first-place awards from the New York State Press Association, and is syndicated each week by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency to Jewish newspapers throughout the country. Rosenblatt has been a contributor to the Los Angeles Times Op Ed page and has served on the boards of the American Jewish Press Association and the Jewish Student Press Service. He is also a founder of the Gralla Fellows Program at Brandeis University for Journalists in the Jewish Press, and is chairman of the Fund for Jewish Investigative Journalism.

Founder and CEO, Women for Women International

Every once in a while a new voice emerges with the power to change the world. Zainab Salbi, activist and social entrepreneur, is such a voice. Ms. Salbi inspires and moves audiences with the passion of her personal experience as a survivor of war and her dedication to rebuilding communities after war, one woman at a time.

Director, Writer and Producer; Director of the Oscar Award-Winning Short Film West Bank Story

Ari Sandel is an internationally recognized filmmaker for his short film, The West Bank Story.  His speeches encompass his knowledge and passion for films.

Nationally Renowned Talk Show Host; Bestselling Author

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host with an audience of 18 million. Contradicting conventional wisdom that syndicated talk radio was a man's game, Dr. Laura's one-of-a-kind wit and wisdom swept the country in record time. Within four short years she was sharing the top rung of the ladder with none other than Rush Limbaugh and became the first woman to ever win a Marconi Award.

Author, Walk in My Shoes and Jazzocracy

Kabir Sehgal is the godson of Ambassador Andrew Young and co-author of Walk in My Shoes: Conversations Between a Civil Rights Legend and His Godson on the Journey Ahead. At the podium he discusses a variety of issues including civil rights, mentorship, the economy and faith.

Renowned Civil-Rights Leader

Rev. Al Sharpton is one of America’s most-renowned civil rights leaders. Sharpton’s strong commitment to equality and progressive politics has had an irrefutable impact on national politics.

Silicon Valley Success Story; Undersecretary for Technology, 1999 – 2001

More than just a technologist, businesswoman or global leader, Dr. Cheryl Shavers is an inspiration, a role model for individuals and organizations faced with seemingly insurmountable odds.

Oscar-Winning Documentary Producer

An Academy Award-Winning producer, Aviva Slesin creates artful documentaries that shed new light on countless emotional and complex stories.

Dynamite Russian Comedian

Famous Russian comedian, Yakov Smirnoff not only brought a bit of Russia with him to America, but also insightfully held a mirror to America herself, commentating on life and society in the US.

Executive Director of the Spelman College Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement; Former CEO of Business and Professional Women/USA

Dr. Jane E. Smith is the Executive Director of the Spelman College Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement and is one of the leading African-American women in higher education. She has also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Business and Professional Women/USA. Every audience that has ever seen Dr. Jane Smith’s presentation, has reported that she has been the “highlight of the conference.”

Survivor of Cambodian “Killing Fields”; Inspirational Speaker

Hoang Taing has been a vivid embodiment of the American dream and an inspiration to countless Americans and people everywhere around the world. Over a decade ago, she walked out of the “Killing Fields” in Cambodia after the brutal murders of her loved ones by the Khmer Rouge. Since arriving in America, she has succeeded in overcoming a series of obstacles to achieve an honored place in American society and civic life.

Award-winning Author; Widely Acclaimed Authority on Judaism and Ethics

Joseph Telushkin, named by Talk Magazine as one of the 50 best speakers in the United States, is one of America’s leading ethicists. His book, Words that Hurt, Words that Heal, inspired Senators Joseph Lieberman’s and Connie Mack’s Senate Resolution #151 to establish a National Speak No Evil Day in the United States, a day in which Americans would go for twenty-four hours without saying anything unkind or unfair about, or to, anyone. An invaluable sourcebook of tools for businessmen, Words that Hurt, Words that Heal, contains suggestion after suggestion of how and when to criticize, how to keep a disagreement from turning into a quarrel, and the one technique that will keep you, even when angry, from ever saying something that can destroy a relationship.

Renowned Playwright; Founder, El Teatro Campesino

Luis Valdez is the Founder and Artistic Director of the internationally known El Teatro Campesino. Through his efforts, Chicano culture has been recognized as a vital component of the American experience.

Bestselling Author

TIME Magazine named Rebecca Walker one of the fifty most influential American leaders under forty because of her transformative views on race, gender, sexuality and power.