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

Dr. Tyson's experience as an established economic advisor, a dean at two top-ranked business schools and a board member of three multinational companies gives her an extraordinary breadth of knowledge to forecast economic trends for specific industry sectors, as well as offer prospects for world trade and international markets.

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 the most visible women in the country.  In her refreshingly straightforward style, Joan shares the candid advice that has motivated her throughout her career, inspiring audiences to take charge of their health, their happiness, and their success.

Former White House Press Secretary; Political Analyst and Commentator; Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair; Author, Why Women Should Rule the World

Armed with sharp political insights and a refreshingly irreverent sense of humor, Dee Dee Myers charms and enlightens audiences of every political persuasion with her insightful behind-the-scenes look at Washington, national politics and the major players in both.

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 Town Hall Speakers Series, and the group reported that "She was absolutely fabulous!" Cokie presented a riveting insider's view of Washington and also followed her presentation with a luncheon Q&A for approximately 250 attendees. Her insider perspective also received the following praise from another event: "Cokie Roberts packed Smith Auditorium and was an unqualified hit.I would recommend her to any organization looking for a speaker who brings both insight and humor to an 'Inside Washington, D.C.' conversation. We enjoyed her immensely." (Willamette University)

CEO/Founder Just Ask a Woman; Named the “Oprah of Madison Avenue” by The Wall Street Journal; Bestselling Author, Just Ask A Woman; Women's Correspondent, CBS Early Show

Since founding the strategic marketing consultancy Just Ask a Woman in 1999, Mary Lou Quinlan has advised dozens of blue chip corporations, including Wachovia, Best Buy, Clairol, GlaxoSmithKline, Ikea and Pepsi on what women want. Mary Lou's authority on women comes from listening to thousands of them, and turning that learning into business success. Her in-depth knowledge and unique spin on what women want has made her the most in-demand speaker on marketing to women and on womens issues. Whether you call on her to speak to your board of directors, your sales force, your trade partners or at industry convventions, get ready for one of the most powerful and remembered presentations ever!

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.

Author, The Art of Choosing; S.T. Lee Professor of Business in the Management Division of the Columbia Business School

A world renowned expert on the subject of choice, Dr. Sheena Iyengar's research on how and why we choose, and what we need to do to choose better, has surprising and profound implications for our personal and professional lives. Her insights are invaluable not only to businesses looking to improve strategy, leadership and customer relations, but to every individual trying to make positive and lasting changes to his or her life.

How did Dr. Sheena Iyengar become a leading expert on choice? View Video...

Her presentation to a packed house at the TEDxEast event (View video) was so successful that she was invited back to speak at TEDGlobal. Her talk earned thunderous applause and high praise from TED: "We're so excited to share this talk! It's mindblowing." (View video)

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: Lessons on Growing Your Business from Sheena Iyengar

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.

Senior Advisor for Comcast Corporation, Present; Former Pentagon Spokesperson; ABC Commentator; Contributor to the Tony Kornheiser Show on ESPN Radio

A Senior Advisor for Comcast Corporation and on-air commentator for ABC, Torie Clarke has advised some of the nation’s best-known executives. Best known to the public as the chief spokesperson for the Pentagon on 9/11 and the beginning of the Iraq war, Torie Clarke has long been respected within the worlds of politics and public relations as one of the most insightful experts on communication in the age of transparency. The architect of the media "embedding" program in Iraq, Clarke has stood on the leading edge of this transformation of the information environment for more than two decades.

MEDIA SPOTLIGHT: Torie Clarke joined a fascinating roundtable discussion about Gender Politics on This Week with Christiane Amanpour, where she addressed the success of women in political and business leadership roles, and the different qualities that women bring to the table in order to "get the job done." Watch Video... Also, watch an additional interview from the green room: Click here...

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...

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..

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.

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 career, human rights for women and children, charity and public service, and law.

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.

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.

Counselor to President George W. Bush, 2001-2002; Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, 2005-2007; Global Vice Chair of Burson-Marsteller

Karen Hughes is a senior strategist helping business leaders strengthen their corporate/CEO reputations, achieve business goals through effective communications and shape positive public and stakeholder perceptions. She has also been described as "the most powerful woman ever to serve in the White House" (Dallas Morning News) and "the most powerful public diplomacy czar in decades" (The Boston Globe). As Under Secretary of State, she traveled to more than 50 countries, meeting world leaders and reaching out to international audiences.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Karen Hughes Remembers the 9/11 Terror Attacks

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 began as co-host of NBC’s Today Show, she was founding co-anchor of Dateline NBC, and host of The Jane Pauley Show. Partnering with AARP, Ms. Pauley is currently contributing to NBC’sToday Show in a series, “Your Life Calling,” which features people who have reinvented the way they work or live.  She is the author of New York Times bestseller, Skywriting: A Life Out of the Blue, a memoir of self-reflection and wellness in which Pauley revealed how medical treatment for hives triggered bipolar depression at the age of 50.  In addition, she is a highly regarded advocate for mental health, children’s health, and education issues.

Co-Director of Brand Consulting, Just Ask A Woman

Tracy Chapman has snooped in strangers' closets, medicine cabinets, refrigerators and even under beds. Some call her curious, others nosey. She'll admit to both. The truth is, Tracy just loves getting at the heart of the matter, which is to understand what motivates people.

Co-Director of Brand Insights, Just Ask A Woman

Jen Drexler is an authority on what women—Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, suburban moms or high-powered executives—are doing, thinking and buying. For one thing, she has been professionally studying women as consumers since 1997. For another, she understands what motivates women and makes them tick, because she lives and breathes their lives—24/7. Jen reads what women are reading (from fine literature to tabloids) and watches what women are watching (even if it is a questionable makeover show). Consequently, Jen is able to give straightforward and actionable recommendations for clients from consumer packaged goods to healthcare.

Author of Play Like a Man, Win Like A Woman and She Wins, You Win: The Most Important Rule Every Businesswoman Needs to Know; Former Executive VP, CNN

"Love the Game" -With those words Gail Evans concludes one of the most successful and influential books about women in the workplace. Ironically, many women did not even know the game existed before Evans taught them how to win in the workplace. When it comes to the success of women in the workplace, Evans is a leading source. She has appeared on The Today Show and Larry King Live, and has been featured in The New York Times and USA Today. She has spoken and given lectures to many of the world's leading companies including GE, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, KPMG, BellSouth, The Southern Company, and SCANA Energy. Evans is currently an associate professor at Georgia Tech's School of Management.

Founding Partner, Peppers & Rogers Group; Co-author, The One To One Future

As an Adjunct Professor at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, Dr. Martha Rogers has helped to spearhead the "Managing Customer Value" coursework at the MBA and Exec Ed level. She is also the co-director of the Teradata Center for Customer Relationship Management at Duke.

World-Renowned Criminal Prosecutor and Lawyer ; Best-selling Crime Novelist

Ms. Fairstein, America’s foremost expert on crimes against women and children, brings her three decades of legal experience to the issues of economic and social empowerment for those most disenfranchised by our society. A role model for legal professionals, women and public servants, her style and stories enlighten and impassion audiences. Credited with changing case law to provide the equitable distribution of justice for victims of violent and sexual crimes, her speeches are inspiring and energizing.

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.

World Famous Trend Forecaster; Bestselling Author

Faith Popcorn removes the mystery from business, helping companies who apply her Trend-based methodology become leaders, not followers, of the future. She has been hailed as “the trend oracle” by The New York Times and the “Nostradamus of Marketing” by Fortune.

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. At the podium, Her Excellency Ms. Al Awadhi speaks about the media, government, and the role and rights of women in the Arab and Muslim world.

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 and Education Fund (WERLDEF) and she has won countless honors for her pioneering legal work on behalf of women's rights and rights for minorities. Articles by or about Ms. Allred have appeared in publications such as Time Magazine, The New York Times, Ms. Magazine, The American Lawyer, The Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and The London Times.

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 markets. In her speeches, Ms. Barnett addresses the economic opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa from a geopolitical and economic perspective. Specializing in creating or expanding trade and investment in the Middle East, North Africa and China, Ms. Barnett is uniquely qualified to discuss global economy issues.

Founder, Chairman and CEO, Women & Co., Citigroup ; Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Citigroup

Lisa Caputo is Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Corporate Affairs for Citigroup. Lisa founded Citi’s leading women’s financial services business, Women & Co., and is its Chairman and CEO since 2000 when she joined Citi. She also is the Co-Head of Citi’s Women’s Initiative. Her wide-ranging experience throughout her career encompasses marketing, advertising, branding, research, media, digital, sponsorships, external, internal and executive communications, media relations, issues management, crisis management, government relations, grassroots organizing, community and consumer advocate group management, and growing a start-up concept into a revenue generating business. In addition to her posts at Citi, Lisa is a frequent television commentator and public speaker on current events and politics.

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.

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 Salesperson, Christine Clifford shares her experiences and successes with audiences worldwide.

Founder, The Corcoran Group; Chairman of Barbara Corcoran Inc.; Bestselling author, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business

Barbara Corcoran is one clever lady. A well-known figure in the world of New York real estate, she gives all the credit to her beleaguered Mom's teachings. Hailing from a cash-strapped New Jersey family loaded with kids, love, and life lessons, Corcoran parlayed $1,000 into a multibillion-dollar real estate firm. In her speeches she tells her rags-to-riches story. Unafraid of sounding silly, this joyous workaholic passes on her inspiration with real humility and motivates her audience along the way.

President, Currid and Company

As one of America’s most respected computer industry analysts, Cheryl Currid offers a rare blend of business and technical insight. With many years of hands-on management and executive experience, she also brings in-depth knowledge of the inner-workings of computer and communication technologies. Her understanding of past, present and future technology trends gives her a unique position as a highly successful trend forecaster. Her ability to explain the importance of technology is unparalleled.

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.

Customer Service Expert ; Bestselling Author

Lisa Ford has over 20 years of experience presenting to businesses, associations and government. She designs content personalized for each audience and the challenges they face. Her presentations focus on customer service, leadership, teamwork and change.

Best-Selling Author, The Power of Small: Why Little Things Make All the Difference; Ad Agency CEO & Chief Creative Officer ; Award-Winning Music/Jingle Composer; Television Personality

Linda Kaplan Thaler has climbed to the top of the advertising industry by implementing the techniques and philosophies discussed in THE POWER OF SMALL, as well as her bestselling books, THE POWER OF NICE and BANG!. Well-known for her work as both a successful author and executive, Linda is often asked to speak at companies and organizations across the country, providing actionable information in a humorous and engaging manner.

Video Spotlight! Watch a compilation of Linda Kaplan Thaler's media appearances and speech clips. View video...

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 expert advice on formulating a successful business plan or winning pitch and on sizing up today's investors. She uses examples of pioneering women entrepreneurs and provides inspiration and advice to anyone who wants to launch and finance a new business venture. The glossary and practical list of resources at the end of the book will help beginners get started learning about and finding venture capital. The book is written in a crisp, businesslike tone but with numerous glimmers of humor; current and wannabe entrepreneurs will gain information, understanding and appreciation of how business works in today's economy.

President of Clear Peak Communications; Author of Pitch Like A Girl: How A Woman Can Be Herself And Still Succeed

Ms. Lichtenberg draws upon her 20-year corporate background and her AMP degree from Harvard to address any work-related issue—from strategic career development to defining new market strategies. Ms. Lichtenberg leads her popular Investing in Me, Inc. seminars, which teach attendees to use an entrepreneurial business model for planning and managing their own careers. In addition, she also leads 'Toot Your Own Horn' seminars to help women learn how to sell themselves and their ideas.

Founder and C.E.O. of LIF Group; Author, Shaking the Globe: Courageous Decision-Making in a Changing World

Directorship Magazine named Blythe McGarvie as one of the 100 “Most Influential People on Corporate Governance and in the Boardroom.”  She speaks worldwide to business and academic audiences about consumer markets, worldwide economic trends, and the financial implications for better decision-making.

Senior Editor, Asia for Forbes Magazine; Author, The Elephant and the Dragon: The Rise of India and China and What it Means for All of Us

Hong Kong-based Forbes foreign correspondent Robyn Meredith wrote the definitive book on the rise of India and China: The Elephant and the Dragon, which The Wall Street Journal named one of the top 10 books on Asia. She also writes the "Off Shore" column on globalization and geopolitics for Forbes.com, and anchors a weekly webcast.

As Asia becomes the engine of growth for a post-crisis global economy, changes in China and India are rapidly shaping the world's political and economic future. Robyn Meredith's insights are a convergence of her extensive travels throughout Asia and her unique access to business leaders worldwide.

Meredith explains how dramatic developments in Asia are changing the world for all of us. Her talks serve as a wake-up call, delivering crucial information to Main Street and Wall Street alike. She connects with her audiences via thought-provoking speeches along with frank and lively question-and-answer sessions that alter the way audiences look at the world.

Author, Paper Doll: Lessons Learned from a Life Lived in the Headlines; Canada’s #1 Female Entrepreneur; Former CEO, Mitchell’s Gourmet Foods

LuAn Mitchell-Halter’s business experience began with her own salon, spa and modeling school and included – as Chair of the Board of Directors - shepherding Mitchell’s Gourmet Foods from the brink of bankruptcy to one of Canada’s most successful value-added food processors. In her speeches, Canada's leading businesswoman and philanthropist shares her story of what happened behind the scenes of her public life and offers sage advice to readers about breaking the barriers that others can build around you. LuAn's simple principles will teach you how to look for the answers within yourself to achieve personal success, regardless if others think you are sure to fail. She has learned that it's usually the fear of losing it all-money, pride, and stature-that can stop us from believing in ourselves, but the only genuine loss is when we fail to be authentic to our true selves.

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.

CEO, The Re Think Group Inc., parent of Trader Psyches; Thought Leader in Market and Trading Psychology ; Noted Speaker and Author

Denise Shull is an American thought leader, motivational speaker, and author in investing, trading and market psychology. She is noted for her expertise in the application of research findings from neuroeconomics, emotional and behavioral finance. She is best known for her unconventional ideas about the value of emotions in the realm of investing and financial markets.

President, Group Process Consulting; Entertaining and expert storyteller; Author of popular book The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling

Inspirational storyteller and founder of Group Process Consulting, Annette Simmons has devoted her life to public speaking, writing, and consulting for some of the foremost companies in the world. Through her stories she is able to complement the needs of people in organizations, which lead to lasting, mutual communities of influence. Her creative insight in the work place has benefited many key clients such as NASA, IRS, and NSA, IBM, Best Buy, and Dialogue Devices as well as Universities and smaller privately held clients. Annette is an experienced corporate trainer, specializing in "tough situations," allowing her to help a room full of hard-boiled executives switch from the brute force approach of a bully to the elegant tactics of a martial arts master.

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.”

Inc Magazine’s tenured leadership and customer service speaker; Author, Creating a Culture of Courage; Internationally Recognized Corporate Speaker

Cindy Solomon’s depth and breadth of experience in corporate America along with her consulting work with hundreds of companies across industries allows her to relate to her audiences first-hand with wit, intelligence and a solid grounding in the realities of the marketplace, customer service, customer loyalty, employee engagement and leadership.

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 women, Lyn St. James is an active supporter of helping young girls and women succeed in race car driving careers.

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, Barbara inspires audiences while providing them with the information they need to rediscover the leader within themselves.

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, which achieved national notoriety.

Expert on Global Strategy ; Managing Partner, China India Institute ; Adjunct Professor of Strategy at INSEAD; Co-author of Two Highly Acclaimed Books: Getting China and India Right and The Quest for Global Dominance ; Regular Columnist on "Getting China and India Right" for BusinessWeek

Haiyan Wang is managing partner of China India Institute, a research and consulting organization with a focus on creating winning global strategies that leverage the transformational rise of China and India. She is the co-author of two highly acclaimed books: Getting China and India Right and The Quest for Global Dominance. Wang serves as a regular columnist on "Getting China and India Right" for BusinessWeek. Her co-authored opinion pieces have also appeared in top international media such as The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Chief Executive, The Economic Times, China Daily, The Times of India, as well as other outlets. A native of China, Wang has spent the last twenty years consulting for and managing multinational business operations in China and the United States in several different industry sectors. Drawing on her broad international experience, she consults with clients and speaks at conferences on building and exploiting global presence, with a particular focus on China and India. In a global market that is increasingly Asia-focused, Wang's expertise and insight on strategic direction in the East is undeniably valuable and not to be missed.

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.