Longtime Adviser to President Barack Obama ; President Obama's Campaign Adviser, Present; White House Press Secretary, 2009-2011 ; Communications Director for Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign and 2004 Senate Campaign

If your audience wants the inside view on what’s happening now in Washington and needs to prepare for what’s to come with regard to politics and the economy, there is no better source than Robert Gibbs.

For two years, Gibbs spent every day in the Oval Office at President Obama’s side. Each afternoon, he spoke to the press and the American people about every aspect of the Administration’s policies, from the economy, to healthcare, to foreign policy, and all issues that crossed the President’s desk.

Robert Gibbs continues to play an integral role in the political arena as the Adviser to President Obama’s 2012 Reelection Campaign. President Obama has said, “Robert, on the podium, has been extraordinary. Off the podium, he has been one of my closest advisers. He is going to continue to have my ear for as long as I’m in this job.” (The New York Times)

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Click Here to read a stellar review posted in the GW Hatchet highlighting Robert Gibbs' event hosted by George Washington University.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Click Here to watch Robert Gibbs address Election 2012 issues on MSNBC's Morning Joe.

Member of President Obama’s Cabinet and Director, Office of Management and Budget, 2009-2010; Director, Congressional Budget Office, 2007-2008; Vice Chairman of Institutional Clients Group at Citigroup, Inc.

Peter R. Orszag has been at the center of some of Washington's most consequential and contentious issues: He was head of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for two years while George W. Bush was President before joining the incoming Obama administration. When President Obama named Dr. Orszag to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), both Republicans and Democrats praised the choice because of his proven work as CBO head. Dr. Orszag was one of Obama's top lieutenants on two of the president's signature legislative efforts: the stimulus bill and the healthcare overhaul. During the process, Dr. Orszag played full-court press, fighting internal battles over the shape of the plan, emerging as a key media spokesperson, and proving himself an adept congressional negotiator.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT:  Peter Orszag Addresses the Economic Recovery & Future (Council on Foreign Relations); A Conversation with Peter Orszag at the Aspen Ideas Festival 

Director, White House National Economic Council, 2009-2010 ; Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, 2009-2010 ; Member, President’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board ; Charles W. Eliot University Professor, Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government ; President, Harvard University, 2001-2006 ; Secretary of the Treasury, 1999-2001 ; Chief Economist of the World Bank, 1991-1993

Larry Summers is the preeminent voice on all economic issues on both the domestic and global fronts. He served in the Obama Administration As Director of the White House National Economic Council and Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, he was Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, and Chief Economist of the World Bank. His tenure as Secretary coincided with the longest period of sustained economic growth in U.S. history, and has made him an expert on domestic economics and a leading authority on international finance. During his tenure in the Obama Administration, Larry Summers emerged as a key economic decision-maker and continues to be called upon as the number one resource for the most pressing economic debates of the day.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT:  Charlie Rose Interview;  Larry Summers at the World Economic Forum; CNBC Interview;  Interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria

Special Advisor on Healthcare Policy, President Obama’s White House Office of Management and Budget Nat'l Economic Council (2009-2011) ; Esteemed Member of Former President Clinton's Healthcare Task Force; Founding Chair of the Department of Bioethics at the National Institutes of Health (concluded tenure, August 2011); Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress (Focused on implementation of the Affordable Care Act and lowering healthcare costs)

As a respected oncologist and one of President Obama’s closest health policy advisors, Ezekiel Emanuel is central to improving the dialogue on US healthcare.  He is shaping healthcare policy through his White House influence and as a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress.  He offers a sweeping picture of healthcare’s most recent and contested issues, including the current cost and quality of healthcare, alternative reform proposals, and a comprehensive look at the Affordable Care Act.

Ezekiel Emanuel's robust experience in the health sector makes him a leading voice on the healthcare debate. He offers a sweeping picture of U.S. healthcare, including the current cost and quality of healthcare, alternative reform proposals, and a closer look at the Affordable Care Act.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Emanuel talks family and healthcare with Charlie Rose. Watch videos...

45th Vice President of the United States; Nobel Peace Laureate; Senior Advisor to Google; Board of Directors, Apple; Chairman, Generation Investment Management; Chairman, Current TV; Chairman, The Climate Reality Project ; Bestselling Author

A political, business, and environmental visionary recognized around the world as one of humanity’s leading minds, Vice President Al Gore offers a unique perspective on national and international affairs. Referred by TIME Magazine as “a businessman who is out to change the world,” Vice President Gore’s status as a leader in global politics, technology and business influences his positions as Senior Advisor to Google and member of the Board of Directors of Apple. In addition, he is Chairman of Generation Investment Management, an asset-management company incorporating sustainability values into the financial-services world, and a senior partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Silicon Valley’s preeminent venture firm. He also co-founded Current TV, an Emmy-Award winning cable news and information channel.

One of the most powerful champions of environmental awareness in America today, Vice President Gore continues to lead the campaign to educate the world on climate change, most recently launching an exciting new global campaign, "The Climate Reality Project." One of his best-selling books on climate change, An Inconvenient Truth, was turned into a critically acclaimed documentary which won two Oscar awards.

Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media

Steve Forbes is chairman, CEO, and editor in chief at Forbes Media and an internationally respected authority in the worlds of economics, finance, and corporate leadership. With the economy at the forefront of conversation on a global level, Forbes offers long-standing insights that capitalism, free markets, and a flat tax are essential to a healthy economy. This is a message Forbes has been delivering as editor of one of the world’s most successful business magazines for decades, and he continues to be one of the most sought-after speakers on this and other economic issues leading the economic debates around the world.

EVENT SPOTLIGHT: Steve Forbes received "two standing ovations" from 700+ executives from corporations throughout the Rocky Mountain region at their 2011 Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference. His gracious and approachable manner also made the event "a huge success!"

18th Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, 2003-2007; U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1995-2007; Heart-Lung Transplant Surgeon; Leading Voice on the Healthcare Debate; Board Member, Clinton Bush Haiti Fund; Co-chair, Partnership for a Healthier America; Founder, Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)

Uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges and solutions in healthcare policy, Senator Frist is consistently recognized among the most influential leaders in American healthcare. Both a nationally recognized heart and lung transplant surgeon and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Bill Frist has been at the forefront of many debates and government initiatives that have shaped a myriad of policies over the years. He brings and experienced voice to the current political, and health related issues of the day, with a keen focus on domestic health reform and global health policy.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: "America's Greatness and 'Real' Healthcare Reform"

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: "Former Senator Bill Frist on East Africa famine" featured on BBC News

U.S. Representative for Rhode Island, 1995-2011; Dedicated Advocate for Healthcare Reform and Neuroscience Research; Board of Trustees, East Providence Psychiatric Hospital for Children

Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy served 16 years in the United States House of Representatives, representing Rhode Island’s first congressional district. He distinguished himself as a leader in Congress on issues of health care, science, veterans, technology, civil rights, and mental health. A founding member of the 21st Century Health Care Caucus, the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, and the Down Syndrome Caucus, Congressman Kennedy has been a tireless advocate for access to healthcare and advancements in medical research.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Congressman Kennedy, nephew of John F. Kennedy and son of Edward Kennedy talks to CNN's John King about his family's legacy.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Read The Boston Globe Article, "Patrick Kennedy's New Cause: The Brain"

CNBC Contributor; Founder, Democracy for America; Chairman, Democratic National Committee, 2005-2009; Architect of the “50-State Strategy”; 2004 Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for President; Governor of Vermont, 1991-2003

Howard Dean is a revolutionary political strategist, whose game-changing implementation of a new era of politics - based on grassroots support and cutting edge internet technology -fundamentally altered the way campaigns are run in America. His tenure as the Governor of Vermont and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, provided him with both an insider's view and a reformer's commitment for visionary change, that has made him a sought-after voice on some of the most debated political issues of our day.

His 12 years as Governor and his Chairmanship of the National Governor's Association have given him a vast knowledge of domestic issues. His skillful stewardship of the party as Democratic National Committee chair began in 2005 and continued through the inauguration of President Barack Obama. As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Governor Dean made the Democratic Party competitive in every race, in every district, in every state and territory, while integrating national and state party operations and standing up for Democrats' core values. 

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT! CLICK HERE to watch an engaging point counterpoint between Howard Dean and Fred Thompson, which took place one day after the 2010 Midterm Elections.

Member of President Obama's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (Present); Member of Secretary Hillary Clinton’s Foreign Affairs Policy Board (Present); Member of President Obama's Economic Recovery Advisory Board (Feb. 2009 - Feb. 2011); National Economic Advisor to President Clinton, 1995-1996 ; First Female Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, 1993-1995 ; First Female Dean, London Business School, 2002-2006; S.K. and Angela Chan Professor of Global Management, Haas School of Business, Present

Former Chairwoman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, a dean at two top-ranked business schools and a board member of three multinational companies, Dr. Tyson continues to be a key voice in the most dynamic and critical debates around the U.S. and global economy, as well as job creation. Dr. Tyson articulates domestic and global economic issues and the real world challenges and opportunities facing businesses today. Her extraordinary breadth of knowledge to forecast economic trends for specific industry sectors, as well as offer prospects for world trade and international markets, has made her a much sought-after speaker on these issues.

Adviser, Mitt Romney's Economic Policy Team; Dean, Columbia Business School; Chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisors under President George W. Bush, 2001-2003

An economic advisor to Presidents, a well-respected Dean and Professor, R. Glenn Hubbard has been the architect of policies that affect millions. He is currently one of the leading economic advisers on Mitt Romney’s Economic Policy Team who will help Romney formulate pro-growth policies to turn  the economy around and create jobs.

His groundbreaking research in the areas of tax policy, monetary economics, international finance and corporate finance has earned him international acclaim as a leader in economic theory and application.  A prolific writer, he rises at 4 a.m. to pen research papers and op–eds that regularly appear in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He’s a frequent guest on such programs as NPR's Marketplace and PBS's Nightly Business Report.

Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush; Author, Courage and Consequence ; Fox News Contributor; Wall Street Journal Columnist; Iconic Political Strategist

With over two decades of experience in the political arena, Karl Rove is an iconic political strategist, whose provocative and robust knowledge of the major political issues of the day have made him one of the most sought-after political pundits of our time.

Sponsors hosting Karl Rove's lectures have reported that he is "provocative, lively and thoughtful" (Nomura) with crowds being "very responsive, often erupting in applause" (Wabash College). Karl Rove has been described by respected author and columnist Michael Barone in US News & World Report as “unique...no Presidential appointee has ever had such a strong influence on politics and policy, and none is likely to do so again anytime soon.” A key member of the President’s inner circle, he has been called a master strategist whose “game has always been long term,” says columnist David Broder, “and he plays it with an intensity and attention to detail that few can match.” He was ranked #1 on both the Telegraph.co.uk’s List of the “50 Most Influential Political Pundits in America” and New York Magazine's “Most Popular Political Pundit Index.” As a Fox News contributor, Karl provides a “genuine feel of inside knowledge,” says David Zurawik, a television critic for The Baltimore Sun.

United States Senator from Tennessee, 1994-2002

Fred Thompson is one of the most respected and visible figures speaking out on the important challenges facing America today. Senator Thompson’s uniquely American life has been marked not only by recognizing opportunity when it arose, but by answering the call to public service and leadership. His dedication to law and passion for the founding principles that laid America’s foundation led him to serve for eight years as a Senator from Tennessee and to his 2008 presidential campaign.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT! CLICK HERE to watch an engaging point counterpoint between Fred Thompson and Howard Dean, which took place one day after the 2010 Midterm Elections.

Authors of the Much Heralded Book, Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives

Science Magazine has dubbed co-authors Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler the "dynamic duo." Connected is the winner of a Books for a Better Life Award and has been translated into nearly twenty languages. It was named an Editor's Choice by The New York Times Book Review, and was featured in Wired, Oprah's Reading Guide, BusinessWeek's Best Books of the Year, GOOD's 15 Books You Must Read, and featured as a cover story in the New York Times Magazine.

International Bestselling Authors of Freakonomics and SuperFreakonomics; Freakonomics Spent Over 2 Years on The New York Times Bestseller List, With More Than 4 Million Copies Sold Worldwide; Co-stars, Freakonomics Documentary ; The Popular Freakonomics Blog has been called "The Most Readable Economics Blog In the Universe"

Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner are the much heralded authors of the international bestselling books Freakonomics, which sold 4 million copies, in 35 languages, and their follow-up bestseller Superfreakonomics. The books have made economic analysis so accessible and interesting to the general population that Freakonomics is also an award-winning blog, a movie, and radio show. Dazzling audiences with their wry and unconventional insights, Levitt and Dubner offer story after story, with research backing each theory, that address ways to create behavior change and show which incentives work and don't work.

Co-Founder and Trustee of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate ; “Senator Ted Kennedy's Closest Confidante, in Politics and Life” – The New York Times ; Passionate Advocate for Passage of Historic Health Care Legislation ; Trustee, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ; Distinguished Professor & Mentor at the Univ. of Massachusetts Boston (Lecturing on Issues of the Day and Mentoring Students)

Described by The New York Times as the late Senator Edward Kennedy's “closest confidante in politics and life,” Victoria Reggie Kennedy shared her husband’s passion and dream of passing the long-elusive healthcare reform legislation. That dream was realized in 2010 with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a landmark moment that turned her husband’s dream into reality. “As Ted Kennedy said, across the decades, in the best and in the most discouraging hours, healthcare was the cause of his life,” said Vicki. “Tonight that cause becomes more than a dream, it becomes America’s commitment…Ted knew we would get here, and all of us who loved him and shared his hopes for America are deeply grateful.” Mrs. Kennedy worked tirelessly with White House and congressional leadership to lobby for this historic healthcare bill. She told members of Congress “You know no piece of legislation is perfect. But it's so important to make the progress, get the ball rolling. Teddy always talked about not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.”

In Her Presentations, Vicki Kennedy inspires and motivates audiences around the country to be active participants in the life of the country and in their own lives. Topics of particular interest are: Healthcare Reform; Patient Advocacy; Engagement in the Political Process; and Empowerment of Women and Girls.

Pulitzer Prize Winner for Distinguished Commentary; Washington Post columnist; Fox News contributor

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Distinguished Commentary and named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in America, Charles Krauthammer breathes new life into tired debates, offering clear and compelling arguments that everyone else overlooks.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT:  Charles Krauthammer weighs in on Libya in this Fox News interview. Watch video.

52nd Governor of New York State

Known as an intellectual, passionate, and challenging voice for democracy, social responsibility, and diversity, Governor Mario Cuomo reminds us of our collective American legacy.

Leading Expert in Healthcare Policy & Economics; Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy, Brandeis University; Founder, Council on Health Care Economics & Policy

As one of the nation's leading experts in healthcare policy and economics, Stuart Altman has confronted some of the most critical problems existing in federal health policy. The Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy at The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University, Dr. Altman is an economist whose research interests are primarily in the areas of federal health policy. His work spans decades and covers most of the policy issues that have and continue to impact all areas of nursing and healthcare delivery, as well as point to the future of healthcare delivery in the new millennium.

Editor-in-Chief, Health Affairs; Analyst on Health, The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

A noted journalist, Susan Dentzer brings expert analysis to the state of healthcare today, as well as her extensive experience reporting on every public and private healthcare trend in recent memory to present to audiences a complete and concise picture of where we’ve been, where we are headed and the potential economic and policy implications of the current proposals being considered.

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.

Former editor, Barron’s; Columnist Up and Down Wall Street

One of the nation’s leading financial columnists, Alan Abelson dissects the world’s and countries economic and political news on a weekly basis. His commentary on economic and political events has defined issues and events in America for over four decades. In his speeches Abelson draws on his breadth of experience to examine and understand the economic implications of today’s headlines.

Sid Richardson Chair in Public Affairs, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas; Commission of Social Security Administration (1997-2001)

As Social Security comes to the forefront of the national agenda, former Commissioner of Social Security Kenneth Apfel is a leading voice in an increasingly heated debate surrounding the Bush administration’s proposals to privatize the system. Apfel is one of the foremost experts on the complexities of the Social Security system. He has testified before the U.S. Congress, appeared on numerous national television news programs, authored two op-eds, and been quoted in dozens of newspapers. In Apfel’s opinion, Social Security faces long-term challenges but is not in crisis. He disagrees with the Bush administration’s proposals to shift the benefit structure toward individual investment in the stock market, which he says would jeopardize the program’s stability.

Senior Economist of the National Center for Policy Analysis

An unapologetic advocate of free enterprise and privatization, Barry Asmus is recognized as a revolutionary thinker who delivers his ideas in an energy-filled entertaining presentation. He doesn’t just talk policy – he makes it happen. A Senior Economist for the National Center for Policy Analysis, Asmus has directly influenced how world leaders approach social security, health care, monetary and fiscal policy and other equally complex issues. With presentations customized to reflect your particular economic policy needs, Asmus helps audiences understand major policy issues – without all the jargon.

Physician ; Award-winning Medical Columnist; TV Host; Author

Dr. Holly Atkinson, a physician, professional speaker, medical columnist, TV host and author, promotes health and happiness for all.

Health Futurist ; Medical Economist

With 40 years of experience as a medical school professor and consultant to leading providers of health services, Dr. Jeff Bauer is an established expert on key trends that shape the future of the industry. As an internationally recognized industry thought leader, he has published over 200 publications that prepare health care leaders to approach the future proactively and strategically. Jeff Bauer gives dozens of speeches every year and consistently receives superb evaluations for insightful, thought-provoking presentations that provide attendees with a wealth of helpful “take home” information.

Former U.S. Assistant Surgeon General and Senior Global Health Advisor; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Georgetown and Tufts University Schools of Medicine

Dr. Blumenthal is an internationally recognized medical expert and leader who has been a major force in bringing important public health issues including global health, women’s health, obesity, and mental illness to increased attention, helping to place them at the top of our nation’s health care agenda.

Bestselling Author; New York Times Journalist

Jane Brody’s widely read and quoted health column, espousing simple and everyday ways to stay fit, appears every Tuesday in The New York Times' Science section and in more than 100 other newspapers around the country.

Leading Technology Forecaster and Business Strategist

Over the past two decades, futurist keynote speaker Daniel Burrus has established a worldwide reputation for accurately predicting the future of technological change and its impact on the world of business. He has helped hundreds of clients identify new opportunities and develop successful competitive business strategies based on the creative application of leading-edge technologies. As an innovative and impactful keynote speaker, Dan will bring this expertise to your audience, blending timely and provocative knowledge with just the right amount of humor and motivation for presentations filled with information you can take away and use immediately to gain a competitive advantage.

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: CLICK HERE to watch Daniel Burrus speak at TEDxNASA on Seeing Invisible Solutions to Impossible Problems. Burrus also talked about How To Spot The Next Hot Tech Trend on The Street.

Former Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare; Chairman of the Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University

Joseph Califano Jr., a former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, founded Columbia University’s Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse and has spent much of his life crusading for a safer, healthier America.

Author, The $1,000 Genome; Editor in Chief, Bio-IT World; Founding Editor, Nature Genetics

Medicine is about to change forever. The consumer genomics craze allows people to learn about their genetic quirks and disease susceptibilities written in their DNA for the price of an iPod, while the cost of a complete genome sequence is rapidly approaching the magical $1,000 mark. Following the success of his last book, Cracking the Genome (translated into 15 languages), British science writer Kevin Davies has just published his latest book, The $1,000 Genome. His presentation combines personal insight, humor, cutting-edge science and a gift for making the impact of 21st-century technology and genetic science accessible to a very broad audience.

Chairman, Council of Economic Advisors, 1982-1984; George F. Baker Professor of Economics, Harvard University; President Emeritus, The National Bureau of Economic Research

One of the most brilliant economists at work today, Martin Feldstein understands the impact and influence of government’s role in monetary policy – from the inside out. President Reagan's chief economic adviser Martin Feldstein helps audiences understand what lies in wait for the world’s economic future.

Co-chair of the President's Oil Spill Commission; Member, Congressional Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission; Chair, Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy Center; Member, CIA External Advisory Board; Three-Time U.S. Senator; 2004 Presidential Candidate; Two-Time Governor of Florida

Senator Bob Graham is the former two–term governor of Florida and served for 18 years in the United States Senate. This is combined with 12 years in the Florida legislature for a total of 38 years of public service. As Governor and Senator, Bob Graham was a centrist, committed to bringing his colleagues together behind programs that served the broadest public interest. He was recognized by the people of Florida when he received an 83% approval ranking as he concluded eight years as Governor. Senator Graham retired from public service in January 2005, following his Presidential campaign in 2004. He is recognized for his leadership on issues ranging from healthcare, environmental preservation and education, to his ten years of service on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He continues his government service as President Obama’s choice to co-chair the Bi-Partisan Commission on the Mexican Oil Spill.

“America’s Most Popular Populist”; New York Times Bestselling Author

National radio commentator, writer, public speaker, and author, Jim Hightower has spent three decades battling the 'Powers That Be' on behalf of the 'Powers That Ought To Be' - consumers, working families, environmentalists, small businesses, and just-plain-folks.

International Journalists; Co-authors of The Last Ambassador and Kissinger

Brothers (and veteran TV journalists) Marvin Kalb and Bernard Kalb have teamed up to take on the various challenges now facing America - from Osama Bin Laden to the unpredictability of outer space - and share their views based on decades of foreign policy experience around the world.

3-Time Republican Presidential Candidate

Alan Keyes' powerful conservative message resonates for Americans from all walks of life and every geographic region, who share his vision of a morally based government founded on the principles embodied in our nation's Declaration of Independence.

Executive Editor, Roll Call; Author, Saving Milly: Love, Politics and Parkinson’s Disease

As a Washington journalist since the early '60s, Mort Kondracke’s observations and amusing anecdotes possess the weight of his considerable experience. In his speeches, he'll tell you what's going on in Washington and what changes the next elections might bring.

Professor of Economics, Boston University; Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research; President, Economic Security Planning, Inc.

Professor Kotlikoff speaks to hundreds of U.S. and foreign businesses and government groups about economic and policy issues, both domestic and foreign. His talks cover a very wide range of micro and macro topics.

Author; Consultant ; President Emeritus, Institute For The Future

With his eye firmly focused on the horizon, futurist Ian Morrison looks at where we’re going and how to plan for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Using the present to discover implications for the future, Ian Morrison helps audiences plan for long-term success by identifying the driving forces shaping their destiny. Drawing on cutting-edge research and practical experience as a consultant in the field, Morrison helps audiences recognize the unexpected opportunities that transform an organization, an industry or a life.

Founder, President and Director of Preventive Medicine Research Institute; Bestselling Author

Recognized by LIFE magazine as “one of the 50 most influential members of his generation,” Dr. Dean Ornish has spent the past 28 years demonstrating that comprehensive lifestyle changes can reverse the progression of severe health conditions, without drugs or surgery.

Women’s Health Expert; Physician Correspondent for the Today Show; Bestselling Author

An outspoken expert on women’s health care issues and highly sought after guest speaker, Dr. Judith Reichman balances the demands of a thriving Los Angeles practice with requests for her straightforward analysis of complex medical matters.

Leading Healthcare Economist; James Madison Professor of Political Economy; Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School - Princeton University

Recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on health care economics, Reinhardt is unmatched in his ability to address any economic issues concerning healthcare today.

Correspondent, NBC News; Bestselling Author

Betty Rollin is a shining inspiration, having survived two difficult fights with breast cancer with the bravery to publicize and write about her experiences for public awareness.

Emmy-Winning Medical Journalist; Groundbreaking Author

Dr. Peter Salgo is an Emmy Award-Winning medical journalist, practicing physician, and respected healthcare futurist.

Health Policy Expert and Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2001-2003)

As one of Medicare's strongest proponents – and one of its toughest critics – Tom Scully worked tirelessly to bring reform to the nation's largest healthcare program, serving more than 40 million Americans. In his speeches, Scully makes sense of this constantly evolving issue, providing to-the-minute insights on current policy and its repercussions. Using ongoing legislative action as his starting point, Scully offers audiences a clear analysis of the future of Medicare and Medicaid.

Chief Medical Editor, NBC News

Nancy Snyderman, M.D. is a highly respected figure in the world of healthcare, with intimate knowledge won through first-hand experience in many areas of the field.  A board-certified surgeon and pediatrician, Dr. Snyderman established a reputation as an award-winning medical correspondent for ABC's Good Morning America. Dr. Nancy Snyderman joined NBC News as the Chief Medical Editor in September 2006. Her reports appear on Today, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, MSNBC, MSNBC.com and iVillage.

Former Lt. Governor, Maryland; Education and Health Care Advocate; Humanitarian and Public Servant

A life long advocate for women, children and the underserved, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s career has focused on creating public and private partnerships to solve some of the most intractable problems facing America today.