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 she acquired from her experiences interviewing with the most important newsmakers in the world today.

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)

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

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

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.

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.

Contributing Editor, Newsweek Magazine; The McLaughlin Group, Panelist

Eleanor Clift, celebrated author and reporter, provides audiences with an unrivaled look at the new political world in which issues of gender, race and even age influence the political discussion. She has long written about American politics and is an expert on the Washington power structure, the influence of women in politics and other political issues making the headlines daily.

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 offer a mix of insights, analysis and practical instruction, all from her own unique perspective.

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.

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Co-host, “The Fred Thompson Show” ; Political Commentator; Columnist, The American Spectator

Jeri Thompson is the co-host of "The Fred Thompson Show," along side her husband, Fred Thompson.  She is a political commentator and a columnist for The American Spectator.

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!

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

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist; Bestselling Author

A champion of first amendment rights and advocate for preserving journalistic integrity, Judith Miller spent 85 days in jail for refusing to testify before a federal grand jury and protecting her confidential sources. With 30 years of experience writing for The New York Times and a Pulitzer Prize for her work, Ms. Miller shares unique insights and perspectives to provide audiences with a greater understanding of first amendment rights and national security issues.

Bestselling Author; Writer-at-Large, Vanity Fair

The winner of six Front Page awards for her journalism, Ms. Brenner’s investigation into the Enron scandals made national news when Senator Peter Fitzgerald used it to question witnesses testifying before a senate committee. The 1999 Michael Mann film The Insider, starring Al Pacino and Russell Crowe was based on her work. The movie was nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Ms. Brenner was one of the first writers to report on the phenomenon of stalking and her story "Erotomania" was the basis of the Lifetime movie Obsessed. The director Alex Gibney is currently developing her article “In the Kingdom of Big Sugar” for Tribeca Films.

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.

National political correspondent, National Public Radio; Political analyst, FOX News Channel; Regular panelist, Special Report with Brit Hume and Fox News Sunday

As the national political correspondent for NPR, Mara Liasson’s voice is unmistakable and her words memorable. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR's award-winning newsmagazines All Things Considered and Morning Edition.

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.

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.

Columnist, Bloomberg News ; Editor-At-Large, The Week magazine; Author

TIME magazine's first female columnist, Margaret Carlson is one of the most astute political observers of our age.

Anchor, Fox Business Network; Business Correspondent, Fox News Channel

With more than ten years experience as a financial journalist Cheryl Casone informs and entertains with her perspective on the role of the business news media.

Former Fox News Channel Anchor

The only anchor to have hosted shows on all three cable news networks - CNN, MSNBC and Fox News Channel - Laurie Dhue served as an anchor on Fox News Channel from September 2000 through March 2008.  She hosted the highly-rated Fox Report weekend edition and appeared weekly on the number one cable show The O’Reilly Factor in a segment called Dhue Point, the highest-rated segment on Thursday nights. For two years, she reported and substitute anchored for Geraldo at Large with Geraldo Rivera, covering everything from plane crashes to missing persons investigations to interviewing Hollywood celebrities to performing a skydiving demonstration. She also contributed to several programs on FNC, including On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, Special Report with Brit Hume and The Fox Report with Shepard Smith.

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 them about surviving a changing world with her heart intact.

Whether as a keynote speaker, moderator, panelist or host, Linda Ellerbee puts audiences at ease while inspiring them with her gifts of honesty, courage, hope, and laughter. There is a reason Linda Ellerbee gets standing ovations. She is a real person speaking to real people, to the heart from the heart.

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 in America.

Host and Executive Producer, Democracy Now!; Author ; Syndicated Columnist

Amy Goodman is the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 750 TV and radio stations in North America.

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.

Best selling Author, Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough; Journalist ; Columnist

Lori Gottlieb is the New York Times bestselling author of Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough (Dutton), a provocative look at modern dating, marriage, and what really matters for true romantic happiness. A New York Times Editors' Choice selection, the book has been translated into several languages and the film rights have been optioned by Tobey Maguire for Warner Bros.

Actress; Author; Activist

Annabelle Gurwitch takes social issues and gives them her own brand of humor and perspective. At the podium, she speaks on sustainability issues around the country.

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!

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.

Bestselling Author; Journalist

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

Anchor, MSNBC's The Andrea Mitchell Hour; NBC News' Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent

With a Washington insider’s perspective, Andrea Mitchell deftly examines global conflicts, foreign policy and international leaders, adding insight into political issues that resonate globally.  

Emmy Award-Winning Anchor

After gaining years of experience with numerous broadcast positions for CBS, veteran journalist and two-time Emmy award-winner Deborah Norville is credited with bringing new strength and respect to the syndicated news magazine Inside Edition, which she has hosted since 1995.

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..

Country Music Star; Actress

With more than 40 successful years in entertainment, Marie Osmond has continuously reinvented herself remaining relevant and always popular throughout countless pop fads and trends. A singer, actress, businesswoman, Ms. Osmond has truly commanding staying power.

Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker; Author

Alexandra Pelosi is not afraid to tackle America’s dearest subjects, politics and religion, head on. An intuitive filmmaker, she has traveled across the country for Presidents and faith, developing a perspective of America few others do.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Documentarian Alexandra Pelosi talks about filmmaking, politics and her famous mother with the Detroit Free Press.

Parenting Contributor for ABC's Good Morning America; Host of Parenting Perspectives on ABC News Now; Author, The 7 Stages of Motherhood: Loving Your Life Without Losing Your Mind; ParentSmart Columnist for USA Weekend Magazine; AOL Parent Coach; Healthination.com Parenting Expert

Ann Pleshette Murphy is the parenting contributor for ABC TV’s Good Morning America (GMA) and the host of ABC News Now’s Parenting Perspectives. Since joining GMA in November 1998 over 250 American Family segments have aired before 5 million viewers. A well-known magazine journalist and editor, Ms. Pleshette Murphy was Editor-in-Chief of Parents magazine from 1988 to 1998. Her ParentSmart column appears monthly in USA Weekend magazine. She is also featured on AOL as a parenting coach and on Healthination.com as the parenting expert.

Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent

Martha Raddatz was named Senior Foreign Affairs correspondent for ABC News in November 2008, after serving as chief White House correspondent during the last term of President George W. Bush's administration. She has received Peabody and Emmy awards for her coverage of presidential campaigns and the Sept. 11 attacks. In 2006, Ms. Raddatz broke the story on the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq. She is the author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller, The Long Road Home: A Story of War and Family.

International Bestselling Author; Influential Jewish Commentator

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

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.

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.

Actress; Social & Environmental Activist ; Singer

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

Correspondent for ABC News' 20/20

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

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.

Nationally Renowned Talk Show Host; Bestselling Author

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

Award-Winning ABC News 20/20 Correspondent

A Peabody Award Winner, Lynn Sherr has tackled all sorts of controversial and groundbreaking topics in her investigative work for ABC News’ 20/20. Ms. Sherr has an astounding capacity to illuminate and make clear the murkiest global, domestic, and even personal issues with her deft journalistic skills.

Oscar-Winning Documentary Producer

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

Bestselling Author

Bestselling Author Amy Sohn has skillfully captured the zeitgeist of a whole generation of women in her novels.

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 retreats, for non-profit organizations, and fund raisers.

Foremost U.S. Expert on Terrorism; Author of Terror In The Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill

In her speeches, Stern connects many of the factors that link religious terrorists-from members of al Qaeda to Timothy McVeigh. She finds that the majority who join these groups feel disenfranchised and left behind by modernity. Their response to the “God-shaped hole” in modern culture is to turn their anger on those whom they hold responsible for their feelings of emptiness and failure. Stern warns that in the battle against the New World Order, disparate groups with seemingly conflicting agendas may join forces against what they perceive as the common enemy: globalization and Western culture. Yet she also points out that military solutions will not bring down religious terrorism and, in many cases, it will only work as a rallying cry to strengthen the terrorists’ cause.

Editor and Publisher, The Nation

Katrina vanden Heuvel is Editor and Publisher of The Nation.

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.

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.

New York Times Bestselling Author, The Devil Wears Prada, Everyone Worth Knowing and Chasing Harry Winston

Lauren Weisberger's experience at Vogue magazine as Assistant to Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour materialized into her New York Times Bestseller The Devil Wears Prada. Spending six months on the bestseller list and selling in thirty-one foreign countries, The Devil Wears Prada was also made into a major motion picture starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, which won a Golden Globe Award and grossed over $300 million worldwide. Her second novel, Everyone Worth Knowing, is also a New York Times Bestseller. Lauren’s third novel, Chasing Harry Winston has been optioned by Universal Pictures.