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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Della Reese | HWA Exclusive Speaker
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 ... More >
Judith Reichman
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.
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Holly Atkinson
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. 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 >
Lorraine Bracco
Actress; American Heart Association “Go Red for Women” Spokesperson
Lorraine Bracco is best known for her roles as Dr. Jennifer Melfi on the hit HBO TV series, The Sopranos and Karen Hill in Goodfellas. At the podium, Bracco delivers an inspiring and engaging message about women’s health and wellness ... More >
Amy Silverstein | HWA Exclusive Speaker
Heart Transplant Survivor ; Author of the Highly Acclaimed Memoir, Sick Girl; Motivational Speaker
Author, attorney, and speaker Amy Silverstein was a vibrant 24-year-old Phi Beta Kappa type-A student at NYU law when she learned she had a failing heart; suddenly, it was heart transplant or die. Now, 20 years later, Amy’s new heart is beating ... 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 >
Nancy Snyderman
Chief Medical Editor, NBC News Nightly News; Chief Medical Editor, NBC News Today; Chief Medical Editor, NBC News Dateline NBC
Dr. Nancy Snyderman is NBC News Chief Medical Editor for TODAY and Nightly News with Brian Williams. Her reports appear on “Today,” “NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams,” “Rock Center with Brian Williams,” MSNBC, ... 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 >
Christiane Northrup
Acclaimed Women’s
Health Expert; Bestselling Author
Internationally known for her empowering approach to women’s health and wellness, Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body, as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in ... More >
Beverly Kirkhart
Breast Cancer Survivor; Bestselling Author
Beverly Kirkhart is a nationally known bestselling author with 225,000 copies of My Healing Companion in print, and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Healing Stories About Those Who Have Survived Cancer. Ms. Kirkhart has chosen to ... 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 >
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 >
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 >
Jane Brody
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. More >
Christine Clifford
Industry Leading Salesperson; Bestselling Author; Cancer Survivor; President/Chief Executive Officer, Christine Clifford
Enterprises
Christine Clifford's experience taught her how to sell products, services and herself. Now an Award-Winning, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author of You, Inc. The Art of Selling Yourself and Not Now...I'm Having a No Hair Day!, and Industry-Leading ... 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 >
Jennifer Read Hawthorne
Best-Selling Author; Self-Esteem Expert; Motivational Speaker
Jennifer Read Hawthorne is an international speaker and award-winning author specializing in inspirational presentations for women. For more than 20 years, her insights, humor and guidance have provided enthusiastic audiences with both the motivation ... More >
Hollye Jacobs
Inspirational Speaker on Health; Author of The Silver Lining: An Insightful Guide to the Realities of Breast Cancer
Hollye Jacobs is a nurse, social worker, child development specialist, inspirational speaker and author. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 at age thirty nine, she speaks publicly and writes about her experience on The Silver Pen.
Her book, The Silver ... More >
Jan King
Bestselling Author
Jan King inspires audiences across America with her motivational talks about overcoming adversity with grace, style and above all humor. More >
Vicki Lawrence
Emmy Award-winning Comedienne and Actress; Women's Rights Activist
Vicki Lawrence is an avid women’s rights activist, traveling across the country speaking to organizations about her life, career, women’s health and being a woman in a man’s world. More >
Susan Love
President, Dr.
Susan Love Foundation; Pioneer in Women’s
Health and Breast Cancer Advocacy
A pioneer in women’s health and breast cancer advocacy, Dr. Susan Love has dedicated her life to the work of cancer prevention, focusing on her passion of educating women across America. More >
Marilyn Quayle
Former Second Lady
The wife of former Vice President Dan Quayle, Marilyn Quayle was one of his closest advisors and got a first-hand look at the inner-workings of Washington. 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 >
Betty Rollin
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. More >
Barbara Greenspan Shaiman
Founder, Champions of Caring; Founder, Embrace Your Legacy
; Daughter of Holocaust Survivors
; Author
Throughout her career, Barbara Greenspan Shaiman has been an educator, businesswoman and social entrepreneur, using her skills to create social change. In 1995, she founded Champions of Caring, a non-profit organization that has empowered over 10,000 ... 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 >
Marcia Wallace
Emmy-Winning Actress; Comedian
Marcia Wallace is a dedicated and acclaimed actress, having won an Emmy for her role on The Simpsons. A 15-year survivor of breast cancer, Ms. Wallace speaks movingly on her difficult but uplifting story. More >
