Laura Tyson | HWA Exclusive Speaker
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 Advisors, a dean at two top-ranked business schools and a board member of four multinational companies, Dr. Laura D'Andrea Tyson continues to be a key voice in the most dynamic and critical debates ... More >
Kay Bailey Hutchison | HWA Exclusive Speaker
U.S. Senator from Texas (1993-2012); Member, Bank of America’s Global Advisory Council; Member, Campaign to Fix the Debt Congressional Fiscal Leadership Council; Senior Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP ; Contributor, CNBC TV Network
The first—and only—woman elected to represent Texas in the United States Senate, Kay Bailey Hutchison has been a passionate and commanding force in American politics.
Once ranked the 28th most conservative Senate member by ... More >
Olympia Snowe | HWA Exclusive Speaker
U.S. Senator from Maine (1994-2012); Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives (1978-1994)
Olympia Snowe’s dedicated work for over three decades has garnered her nationwide recognition as a leading policymaker in Washington.
The Washington Post summed up Senator Snowe's powerful legacy as a politician "with several historic distinctions ... More >
Carol Browner | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Director, White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy (2009 to 2011); Former Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ; Distinguished Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group ; Bloomberg Government, Advisory Board; Export-Import Bank, Advisory Committee
For over a quarter of a century, Carol Browner has been at the forefront of the United States’ environmental and energy polices. As President Clinton’s EPA Administrator and as President Obama’s "Energy Czar," Browner has ... More >
Victoria Reggie Kennedy | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Co-Founder and President of the Board of Trustees of
the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States
Senate
; Trustee, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts; Distinguished Professor and Mentor, University of
Massachusetts; Advocate for Historic Healthcare Legislation
With broad experience in public service, the practice of law and non-profit Board service, Victoria Reggie Kennedy is recognized as an authority on strategy, communications and governance. A highly sought after and dynamic public speaker, Mrs. Kennedy ... More >
Cokie Roberts | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Political Analyst for ABC News; NPR Senior News Analyst; Former Co-Anchor, This Week with Sam Donaldson & Cokie Roberts
Long-time ABC Congressional Correspondent and leading political pundit, Cokie Roberts is one of the most esteemed and brilliant broadcast journalists of our time.
OVATION SPOTLIGHT! Cokie spoke to approximately 800 attendees at the 2010 Yakima ... More >
Her Majesty Queen Noor | HWA Exclusive Speaker
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 ... More >
Gloria Steinem | HWA Exclusive Speaker
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 one 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. More >
Dee Dee Myers | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Former White House Press Secretary; Political Analyst and Commentator; Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair; Bestselling Author, Why Women Should Rule the World
Dee Dee Myers served as White House Press Secretary during President Clinton's first term, making her the first woman, as well as being the second-youngest to hold that position. During her tenure, she gained unique insights into the special challenges ... More >
Barbara Walters | HWA Exclusive Speaker
ABC News correspondent; Host of The Barbara Walters Specials ; Creator, Co-host and Executive Producer of ABC Daytime’s The View
Barbara Walters’ ground-breaking exclusive interviews with world leaders and her enterprising reporting have made her one of the most highly acclaimed journalists on television. In her lively and colorful appearances, Walters shares the insights ... More >
Cherie Blair
Noted Human Rights Lawyer; Campaigner for Women’s Equality; Wife of Tony Blair
Named one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes magazine, Cherie Blair is a noted British attorney, human rights advocate, and the wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair. She offers illuminating commentary on the issues of balancing family and ... More >
Mae Jemison | HWA Exclusive Speaker
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 ... More >
Ann Curry | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Anchor-at-Large, TODAY and NBC News National/International Correspondent; 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 ... More >
Joan Lunden
Award-Winning Journalist
; Entrepreneur; Best-selling Author
; Motivational Speaker
An award-winning television journalist, New York Times bestselling author, sought-after motivational and keynote speaker, successful entrepreneur, and one of America’s most recognized and trusted television personalities, Joan Lunden is one of ... More >
Laurie Dhue
Advocate for Alcohol Recovery; Veteran News Anchor; Caron Foundation’s New York Advisory Board; Spokesperson & Media Advisor, Hazelden Foundation
For more than 15 years, veteran news anchor Laurie Dhue lived a double life, struggling with acute alcoholism while holding down several high profile broadcasting jobs for Fox News Channel, CNN and MSNBC. Her addiction nearly killed her-- until ... More >
Jane Alexander
Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Actress; Environmental Activist; Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, 1993-1997; Four-Time Oscar Nominee
Jane Alexander is a renowned actress in film, television and theatre. She is also an outspoken and dedicated advocate of the environment and the arts. More >
Ingrid Betancourt | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Global Human Rights Advocate
; Nominee, 2008 Nobel Peace Prize
Ingrid Betancourt was the longest female hostage held in captivity and also the most recalled one. A global symbol of freedom and human resistance in the face of the toughest of adversaries, her fight for democracy, freedom and peace has been a ... More >
Tipper Gore | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Advocate, Author, Photographer, Mother; Mental Health Policy Advisor to President Clinton; Founder of Tennessee Voices for Children; Co-Founder and Chair of Families for the Homeless
Named one of the Ten Most Admired Women in the World, Tipper Gore has dedicated her life to public service. She is a hands-on advocate for issues related to mental health, homelessness, and community values. More >
Judith Jamison | HWA Exclusive Speaker
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 ... More >
Karen Hughes | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Worldwide Vice Chair, Burson-Marsteller; Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, 2005-2007; Counselor to President George W. Bush, 2001-2002
Ambassador Karen Hughes serves as Burson-Marsteller’s Worldwide Vice Chair. She is a trusted counselor to corporate, nonprofit and political leaders providing strategic communications, corporate positioning and messaging advice.
She has also ... More >
Liz Cheney | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Fox News Contributor; Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs; Attorney, International Finance Corporation and White & Case, LLP; Founder and Chairman, KeepAmericaSafe.com; Chairman of the Board, Institute for the Study of War
Liz Cheney is a highly sought-after political commentator whose experiences in the government, private sector and American politics over the last 20 years have given her a unique insight into a wide range of critical issues facing the United States today. ... More >
Hadassah Lieberman | HWA Exclusive Speaker
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 ... More >
Kate Michelman | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Former President of NARAL Pro-Choice America
For nearly 20 years, she served as President of NARAL Pro-Choice America, catapulting the organization to prominence as the nation’s premier reproductive rights group. Under Kate’s leadership, NARAL Pro-Choice America transformed the political ... More >
Mary Cheney | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Author, Now It's My Turn: A Daughter’s Chronicle of Political Life; Director of Vice Presidential Operations for Bush-Cheney 2004
A key adviser on two presidential campaigns with a lifetime of first-hand political experience, Mary Cheney offers a unique and compelling perspective on American politics. More >
Hillary Clinton | HWA Exclusive Speaker
67th Secretary of State of the United States, 2009 -2013; United States Senator (NY), 2001-2009; First Lady of the United States, 1993-2001
Hillary Rodham Clinton served as the 67th Secretary of State of
the United States-----from January 21, 2009 until February 1, 2013-----
after nearly four decades in public service as an advocate,
attorney, First Lady, and Senator. More >
Margaret Cuomo | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Board-certified Radiologist; Author of A World WIthout Cancer
Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D. is a board certified radiologist, teaching professional, and national advocate for the prevention of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Her recent book, A World Without Cancer: The Making of a New World and the Real Promise of ... More >
Cate Edwards | HWA Exclusive Speaker
President, Elizabeth Edwards Foundation
To honor the life and legacy of her mother Elizabeth Edwards, Cate Edwards created the Elizabeth Edwards Foundation which is dedicated to enriching students and communities through acts of public service, and empowering youth to be advocates for social ... More >
Moira Forbes | HWA Exclusive Speaker
President and Publisher, ForbesWoman; Host, Success with Moira Forbes; Founder, Forbes Executive Women’s Board
An expert on today's professional woman, Moira Forbes, President and Publisher of ForbesWoman brings her savvy business perspective to the podium on a variety of issues relating to today's socioeconomic landscape and the affect women have on it. More >
Lynn Martin | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Secretary of Labor, 1991-1993; Chair of Deloitte & Touche’s Council on the Advancement of Women
Credited with preparing the workforce for the 21st century, Secretary Martin brings breadth and authority to any debate on issues affecting the modern American workforce. More >
Jane Pauley | HWA Exclusive Speaker
One of Broadcasting's Most Respected and Award-Winning Journalists
; Today Show Contributor, AARP'S "Your Life Calling" with Jane Pauley ; Bestselling Author, Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue
A respected broadcast journalist for over 30 years, Jane Pauley’s career has spanned morning, primetime and daytime television making her one of the most recognizable personalities in America. Pauley’s network television career ... More >
Roxana Saberi | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Iranian-American Journalist Falsely Accused and Imprisoned in Iran; Author, Between Two Worlds: My Life and Captivity in Iran; Co-writer of 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 ... More >
Katherine Schwarzenegger | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Best-selling Author, Rock What You've Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who's Been There and Back; Columnist and Blogger
; Activist
Best-selling author and philanthropist, Katherine Schwarzenegger is the author of Rock What You've Got: Secrets to Loving Your Inner and Outer Beauty from Someone Who's Been There and Back. At the podium, she discusses body image, women's issues and ... More >
Jeri Thompson | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Columnist, The American Spectator
Jeri Thompson is a political commentator and a columnist for The American Spectator. More >
Najla Al-Awadhi
Member of the UAE Parliament (Federal National Council)
; CEO, Najla Al Awadhi Consulting; Young Global Leader
Her Excellency Ms Najla Al Awadhi is a member of the United Arab Emirates Parliament (Federal National Council). Appointed in 2007, she is one of the first women in history to become a member and also holds a distinction as its youngest parliamentarian. ... More >
Gloria Allred
Founder & President, Women's Equal Rights Legal Defense and Education Fund (WERLDEF)
; Award-Winning Attorney for her Pioneering Legal Work on Behalf of Women's Rights and Rights for Minorities
; "One of the Nation's Most Effective Advocates of Family Rights and Feminist Causes" – TIME Magazine
Time Magazine called Gloria Allred "one of the nation's most effective advocates of family rights and feminist causes." An active feminist, Gloria Allred founded and is currently serving as President of the Women's Equal Rights Legal Defense ... More >
Judith Barnett
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Africa and the Near East in the Clinton Administration
; President of The Barnett Group, L.L.C.
An expert in the economic opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Judith Barnett is the founder of The Barnett Group, LLC. Her opinions and unparalleled knowledge are highly prized by companies looking to compete in these rapidly expanding ... More >
Kathy Bates
Academy Award® winning Actress; Director; Ovarian Cancer Survivor
; Breast Cancer Survivor
When Kathy Bates speaks, she is applauded not only as an Oscar winner and as one of Hollywood's most sought-after performers but for what might be the most challenging and inspirational role of her career -- cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with ovarian ... More >
Joy Behar
Co-Host of
The View
Joy Behar, currently a co-host of ABC’s The View, is among today’s leading comic talents. Whether performing stand-up comedy or interviewing politicians and artists, she is a comedic original and a leading woman both on stage and screen. More >
Elayne Bennett
Founder of the Best Friends Foundation
Elayne Bennett, founder of the Best Friends Foundation, talks about her work with Best Friends, the importance of community involvement and mentoring in raising children. More >
Susan Blumenthal
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 ... More >
Donna Brazile
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 ... More >
Nancy Brinker
Widely Regarded as a Leader in the Global Breast Cancer Movement; Founder, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Nancy G. Brinker is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Her journey began with a simple promise to her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything possible to end the shame, pain, fear and hopelessness caused by ... More >
Ona Brown
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! More >
Lauren Bush Lauren
CEO, Creative Director, and Co-Founder FEED Projects, LLC; Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder of The FEED Foundation
Lauren Bush Lauren is the Chief FEEDer and Co-Founder of FEED Projects, a charitable company with the mission of creating good products that help feed the world. At the podium, Lauren speaks about philanthropy, hunger, and global issues. More >
Gail Collins
Women’s Historian; New York Times Op Ed Columnist
; First Female Head of New York Times Editorial Board
The first ever female head of The New York Times editorial board and op-ed columnist, Gail Collins is a noted women’s historian and author of When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present. More >
Catherine Crier
Host, Catherine Crier Live; Award-Winning Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author
Catherine Crier is Texas-bred independent with a spirited passion for justice. She authored The New York Times bestseller The Case Against Lawyers, and her newest book is Final Analysis: The Untold Story of the Susan Polk Murder Case. Her speaking engagements ... More >
Linda Ellerbee
Journalist; Award-Winning Television Producer; Bestselling Author; Breast Cancer Survivor
Linda Ellerbee is a woman of spirit and determination who has enlightened and entertained us for almost 40 years. Revered as a pioneer, a survivor and role model for young and old, Ellerbee charms sell out audiences across the country. She speaks to ... More >
Brenda Feigen
Founder, Women’s Action Alliance; President, National Breast Cancer Education and Legal Center; Co-Founder of Ms. magazine with Gloria Steinem
Brenda Feigen, a crusader for feminism and women’s rights, has long guided and shifted the discussion and progress made for women over the last few decades in the U.S. Having survived cancer, Ms. Feigen has much to say on law, health, and women ... More >
Sarah Ferguson
Author; Businesswoman; Advocate; Philanthropist; Mother
Sarah is widely admired for having faced and overcome personal adversities such as divorce, near-bankruptcy, family tragedy, hostile press, and more, to find success as a single working mother and career woman in business, advocacy, publishing, ... More >
Marta Fox
Wife of Vicente Fox, President of Mexico, 2000-2006; President, Vamos México Foundation, 2003-Present
A powerful voice on women’s issues and social responsibility, Marta de Fox has played an active role in Mexico’s democratization, and offers audiences unique insight into the challenges facing Latin America. She has also dedicated her life ... More >
Ellen Goodman
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist; Syndicated Columnist
A stylish writer with a humanizing touch on any issue, public or personal, Ellen Goodman is an American original, who is widely acclaimed as a voice of sanity, and readers depend on her to help them make sense of our changing world. More >
Mia Hamm
Gold Medalist Soccer Player; Inductee, National Soccer Hall of Fame
Mia is widely recognized as the world's best all-around women's soccer player, with her leadership and passion motivating countless others to pursue their own dreams and go for it. More >
Le Ly Hayslip
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 ... More >
Vicki Iovine
Bestselling Author
Raising four kids is full-time work, yet Vicki Iovine still found time to author the celebrated Girlfriends’ Guide books, a series that offers breezy anecdotes and advice for new mothers and women everywhere! More >
Esther Jungreis
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. More >
Katty Kay
Lead Anchor, BBC World News America; Co-Author, Womenomics
Based in Washington, D.C., Katty Kay is lead anchor for BBC World News America. She covers the full gamut of American and global affairs – reporting on U.S. elections, the White House, Congress, Wall Street, global economies and world trouble spots.
Outside ... More >
Rikki Klieman
Bestselling Author; Actor; Preeminent Trial Lawyer
Television anchor, legal analyst, trial attorney, actor and bestselling author, Rikki Klieman has earned a sterling reputation as one of the nation’s most celebrated lawyers and legal authorities. More >
Kay Koplovitz
Principal, Koplovitz & Company; Founder, USA Networks; Author and Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur who founded the successful cable TV franchise USA Networks, she is the author of, Bold Women, Big Ideas which she wrote to inform and inspire women entrepreneurs to create wealth through equity. In her speeches, Koplovitz she gives her ... More >
Mavis Leno
Chair, Feminist Majority’s Campaign
Mavis Leno has established herself as a leader in the efforts to make the restoration of women’s rights a nonnegotiable element of a post-Taliban Afghanistan, and has been at the forefront of insuring that the plight of Afghan women is included in the ... More >
Susan Molinari
U.S. Representative from New York (1990 – 1997); Senior Principal, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Susan Molinari is a risk-taker and trailblazer for liberal Republicans and working mothers. A U.S. Representative from 1990 to 1997, Ms. Molinari quickly became “one of the most distinctive Members of the House” and “one of the most ... More >
Carol Moseley Braun
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, ... More >
Martina Navratilova
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. More >
Deborah Norville
Emmy Award-Winning Anchor; Bestselling Author
Veteran journalist Deborah Norville has been anchor of Inside Edition since March 1995. Ratings jumped 15% the week the two-time Emmy winner joined the series, which is now the nation’s top-rated syndicated newsmagazine. More >
Suze Orman
Foremost Financial Advisor; Host of The Suze Orman Show on CNBC; New York Times Bestselling Author
Suze Orman is a world-renowned motivational speaker who speaks annually to over 100,000 people in the United States, South Africa & Asia. In 2007, Business Week has named Suze the top female motivational Speaker in the U.S.. More >
Star Parker
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. More >
Carolyn Peck
Former Coach of the Orlando Miracle; ESPN Analyst
As the coach of the Orlando Miracle and University of Florida, Carolyn Peck has been fantastically successful in motivating her teams and leading them to victory. More >
Diane Rehm
Host of Acclaimed Radio Show
With her nationally acclaimed radio show, Diane Rehm has developed a following of millions who appreciate her down-to-earth but sophisticated analysis and interviews for the day’s top news stories.
More >
Gloria Reuben
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, ... More >
Desiree Rogers
CEO, Johnson Publishing Company, LLC; White House Special Assistant to President Obama, 2009-2010; White House Social Secretary, 2009-2010
Desiree Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC 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 ... More >
Zainab Salbi
Founder, 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 ... More >
Laura Schlessinger
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 ... More >
Pat Schroeder
Congresswoman, Colorado; President, Association of American Publishers
Pat Schroeder represented Colorado’s First Congressional District for 12-terms, passing landmark legislation and becoming a strong advocate for free speech and education. Her dedication to her constituents and their wellbeing was unprecedented.... More >
Lyn St. James
Pioneering Race Car Driver
One of the first and most successful female Indy Car drivers, Lyn St. James knows what it takes to be determined and strong in a sport dominated by men. In addition to a ground-breaking racing career and active public life as a role model for millions ... More >
Catherine Steiner-Adair
Clinical Psychologist; School Consultant; Author
Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair is an internationally recognized clinical psychologist specializing in education, speaking to all types of audiences about her latest research into child development and psychology. She also does public speaking at corporate ... More >
Barbara Stoker
Professional Risk Taker; Consumer Products Marketing Veteran
Barbara Stoker brings a dynamic style that encourages individuals to rediscover their courage, tap into their wisdom and take those intelligent risks that will make a true difference. In her interactive presentation, ... More >
Diane Terman
President and Founder of Diane Terman PR; Co-Author, The Money Club
Co-Author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Money Club, Diane Terman offers money management tips, along with personal stories from club members that illustrate why such information is crucial. She also founded the 008 Women’s Investment Club, ... More >
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
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. More >
Rebecca Walker
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. More >
Susie Watson
Expert on Trends, Branding and Marketing; Former Director- Advertising, Public Relations & Brand Strategy at Timex, America’s largest watch company, for 13 years
Watson draws from her marketing experience in the fast-paced corporate world to tackle a myriad of topics facing today’s businesses. More >
Ruth Westheimer
Pioneer Sex Therapist
Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a psychosexual therapist who pioneered speaking frankly about sexual matters on radio with her program, Sexually Speaking.
She never envisaged that one day she would be making such wide use of the mass media to help spread what ... More >
Kate White
New York Times Bestselling Author; Career Expert; Former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan
Kate White is recognized internationally as a bestselling author of both fiction and nonfiction books, a career expert, motivational speaker, and consultant to Hearst magazines. For 14 years she was the Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, which was the ... More >
Jody Williams
Nobel Peace Laureate; Founding Coordinator, International Campaign to Ban Landmines
As Founding Coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Jody Williams was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, along with the ICBL, in recognition of its achievements. The Norwegian Nobel Committee applauded the campaign for changing ... More >
Paula Zahn
Former Host, Paula Zahn Now ; Emmy Award Winning Broadcast Journalist
Seven-time Emmy Award Winner and former CNN host, Paula Zahn is one of broadcast journalism’s most direct, insightful and intelligent figures.
More >
Daphna Edwards Ziman
Founder, Children Uniting Nations
Mrs. Ziman has committed herself to challenging and changing the injustices that plague our society in many ways, focusing particularly on the needs of children. More >
