JOHN EDWARDS

John Edwards ran an energetic and visionary campaign for the 2008 Presidential nomination, which was committed to the issues that make a difference in the lives of all Americans, such as providing a quality education to all children, combating poverty, and strengthening our national security. He championed these causes in Congress as Senator from North Carolina and he will continue to advocate for change as a strong voice of the Democratic Party.

FRED THOMPSON

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

JIMMY WALES

With a vision for a free online encyclopedia, Jimmy Wales assembled legions of volunteer contributors, gave them tools for collaborating, and created the self-organizing, self-correcting, ever-expanding, multilingual encyclopedia of the future. He is the founder of Wikipedia – the largest, fastest-growing and most popular general reference work currently available on the Internet, attracting 684 million visitors annually, reading over 10 million articles in 253 languages. In May 2008, Mr. Wales will co-chair the annual World Economic Forum on the Middle East, the foremost global gathering of political, business and cultural leaders. Mr. Wales was ranked 12^th by Forbes Magazine in their first annual “Web Celeb 25” List and has also been named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People.”

AYAAN HIRSI ALI

Named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People,” Ayaan Hirsi Ali is an award-winning humanitarian and courageous freedom fighter, standing as one of the most influential and outspoken political figures of our time. Yet, she is also demonized by conservative Muslims worldwide, including members of her own clan and family, for speaking out against the injustices of the Islamic faith. Ayaan gained international attention following the murder of Theo van Gogh, who had directed her short film Submission, about the oppression of women under Islam. The assassin, a radical Muslim, left a death threat for her pinned to van Gogh’s chest. Determined to voice the truth, Ms. Hirsi Ali speaks about the importance of freedom of speech and the defense of the principles of the Enlightenment, the need to reform Islam, the rights of Muslim women.

KARL ROVE

Karl Rove has been a true “witness to history.” A key member of President George W. Bush’s inner circle, he is widely lauded as “the most powerful advisor in the White House.” A master strategist, he played a key role in every political and policy decision made by the Bush administration and has been central to the Republican
re-emergence since first appearing as a political leader in the 1970’s.

KAREN HUGHES

Karen Hughes has been described as “the most powerful woman ever to serve in the White House” (Dallas Morning News), President George W. Bush's “most essential advisor” (ABC News) and “the most powerful public diplomacy czar in decades” (The Boston Globe). Ambassador Hughes joined the Harry Walker Agency exclusively in 2002 after she left office as Counselor to the President. A truly wonderful speaker, Ambassador Hughes garnered rave reviews from her many engagements for her humor, candor, and fascinating personal anecdotes. In 2005, she was called to serve as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. Now Ambassador Hughes rejoins the Harry Walker Agency with fresh perspectives and timely analysis on today's top issues.

DOMINIQUE de VILLEPIN

Dominique de Villepin, Prime Minister of the French Republic from 2005-2007, is a champion of peace and justice in the world. He was the voice of France and the international community during the Iraq crisis. He is one of the foremost advocates of a new global governance based on multilateralism, and a reformist leader in French, European and global policy.

MICHAEL LEE-CHIN

From young, unemployed Jamaican immigrant to the cover of Forbes' Billionaires Edition, Michael Lee-Chin is the Executive Chairman of AIC Limited (a Canadian mutual fund), and Chairman of the National Commercial Bank of Jamaica. Under Mr. Lee-Chin's management, AIC has grown to more than $8 billion in assets. Mr. Lee-Chin was honored by Time Magazine as one of Canada's Heroes and has been one of the country's most intriguing and inspiring citizens.

MARK SIEGEL

Mark Siegel was a close friend, speech writer and confidante of the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto for 25 years, and collaborated with her over the last months of her life in a widely acclaimed book entitled Reconciliation: Islam, Democracy and the West (Harper Collins, 2008). Mr. Siegel and Ms. Bhutto completed the book just days before her death with Mr. Siegel receiving the final edits from her on the morning of her assassination. Given Mr. Siegel's unique friendship with Prime Minister Bhutto, and their professional and political partnership over the years, he is now a sought-after voice on her message which is the theme of their book and her final legacy.

THE MURRAY TWINS: JONATHAN AND DAVID MURRAY

How will you pay for your life? Let’s face it, we all want certain things - from the frivolous to the necessary - but in this age of economic uncertainty, how can we assure ourselves financial security? Well, look no further than the Murray Twins to answer these questions and more. Twenty-year veterans of the investment management business, and authors of Two for the Money: The Sensible Plan for Making It All Work, this twin-duo offers fun and factual advice on everything from managing your day-to-day finances to securing a rock solid retirement. They have made frequent appearances on NBC’s Today Show and CNBC and are seen regularly on MSNBC and FoxNews, and now they are sharing their compounded experience across the nation with audiences of all ages – because when it comes to money, you are never too young or too old to take control of your future.

SUDHIR VENKATESH

Sudhir Venkatesh is an award-winning author, and a noted expert on American cities, whose contribution to the internationally bestselling book Freakonomics is well known. Of all the stories told in Freakonomics, the most popular was the section on the economics of crack cocaine and how street gangs ran their drug trade like a corporation. That story was born from Venkatesh’s daring life researching a crack gang in Chicago over several years. Sudhir Venkatesh is Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at Columbia University. He has written extensively about gangs and crime, housing, underground economies, philanthropy and government policy.

MAX CLELAND

A leader of extraordinary depth, Max Cleland explores today's political headlines, providing insights from the perspective of a decorated Vietnam Veteran turned respected U.S. Senator. Cleland shares insights gained from having spent decades on the national political stage serving numerous presidential administrations, providing audiences with tactics on how great leaders achieve results.

KOFI ANNAN

As the world’s most prominent diplomat, Secretary-General Kofi Annan has been a powerful voice on issues of human rights, international cooperation, and in the fight against HIV/AIDS. A skilled leader during a difficult era, Annan provides powerful insights into the challenges facing the international community, and the role of the United Nations in achieving global peace and security.

VICENTE FOX

A visionary leader with a deep understanding of the economic and social challenges facing Latin America, President of Mexico Vicente Fox is one of the world’s most important voices on the contemporary geo-political landscape and the role of business in the developing world. When elected to the presidency of Mexico in 2000, Vicente Fox broke the stranglehold that the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party had held on the State for seven decades. A charismatic reformer, President Fox is credited as playing a vital role in Mexico’s democratization, and with strengthening the country’s economy.

MARTA SAHAGUN de FOX

President of Vamos México Foundation and wife of the President of Mexico Vicente Fox, Marta de Fox has played an active role in Mexico’s democratization, and offers audiences unique insight into the challenges facing Latin America. A powerful voice on women’s issues and social responsibility, Marta de Fox has used the visibility afforded to the wife of Mexico’s President to take strong stands on social issues, and has been effective in her support of a wide array of social causes.

BILL FRIST

With an impressive background of 20 years in medicine, 11 years in Congress and his tenure as Senate Majority Leader, Senator Bill Frist brings a wealth of experience and insight into politics and healthcare, two of the hottest topics leading into the 2008 elections. Senator Frist's extensive career as one of the country's foremost surgeons laid the foundation for his passionate service in Congress, trumpeting such causes as better healthcare, HIV/AIDs Awareness and supporting stem cell research. Senator Frist's leadership and achievements led his colleagues to unanimously elect him twice to serve as Senate Majority Leader.

RICK SANTORUM

Senator Rick Santorum’s accomplishments in office have been multi-faceted, including reviving America’s communities, combating the Global HIV/AIDS epidemic, strengthening and protecting Social Security, providing access to quality, affordable healthcare, lowering the tax burden on working families, protecting the institution of marriage, reducing America’s dependency on foreign sources of oil, promoting democracy and religious liberty around the world.

ROLAND FRYER

Professor Roland Fryer has briskly established himself as an important player in the field of economics. Not only was Fryer named a “Rising Star” by Fortune magazine and featured in Esquire’s “Genius Issue,” but his own work has been profiled in The New York Times, Washington Post, and the Boston Globe. A collaborator on the Bestselling Book, Freakonomics, Fryer worked with economic superstar Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner to unravel myths of everything from the American educational system to the Ku Klux Klan to the impact a child’s first name has on his future.

ANTONIA C. NOVELLO

Dr. Antonia Novello’s appointment as the 14th Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Services was historic as she was the first woman and first Hispanic to hold this highly esteemed position. Dr. Novello has been an inspiration in all of her government positions - always pushing the envelope on educating the public.