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Mark Gitenstein
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Ambassador Gitenstein served as U.S. Representative to the European Union from December 2021 to January 2025, leveraging his extensive European experience to strengthen U.S.-EU partnerships during critical global challenges.
Prior to his EU appointment, Ambassador Gitenstein built his expertise through:
His work consistently focused on preserving democracy, enhancing market transparency, combating corruption, and defending the rule of law and independent media.
During his EU ambassadorship, Ambassador Gitenstein spearheaded several crucial initiatives:
& financial mechanisms for Ukraine through U.S.-EU cooperation
Ambassador Gitenstein recognized that preserving democracy requires robust media institutions. His accomplishments include:
Throughout his career, Ambassador Gitenstein has exemplified how transatlantic cooperation and bipartisan engagement can advance shared democratic values across Europe and beyond.
He currently serves as Diplomat in Residence at Notre Dame. Since returning from Brussels he has lectured and participated in panels on these topics at University of Pennsylvania, Notre Dame, University of Washington and at the Seattle World Affairs Council.
Suzanne Malveaux
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Multiple Emmy, Peabody, and DuPont Award-winning journalist Suzanne Malveaux is the CEO and President of Malveaux Global Media. Malveaux spent two decades at CNN, bringing ground-breaking journalism to the network. There, she covered the White House for 10 years, interviewed 5 U.S. Presidents, embedded with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and reported on the war in Ukraine from the front lines. Malveaux was recently recognized by Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism for covering "One of the Top 50 Stories of the Century" for her reporting on then-Senator Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. Malveaux is also a profound advocate for ALS patients, winning a Gracie Award for her work documenting her mother’s journey with the condition.
Malveaux is Co-Chair of the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF), sits on the Board of Trustees for HBCU Xavier University, and is a former board member of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. She has been named “Journalist of the Year” by Essence Magazine and one of “America’s Most Powerful Players under 40” by Black Enterprise. Malveaux has been named an Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow as well as an Aspen Global Leadership Network fellow and has participated in numerous panels at the Aspen Institute Ideas Festival.
Tyler Mathisen
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Tyler Mathisen is the perfect choice to elevate your next event, bringing unparalleled expertise and credibility to any stage. With over 27 years of experience as a top news anchor and co-anchor at CNBC, the world’s leading business news network, Mathisen has hosted and co-hosted virtually every major program on the network, including the flagship Power Lunch. His distinguished career includes covering historic events like the burst of the tech bubble, the 9/11 attacks, the financial crisis, and the global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As former Vice President of Events Strategy at CNBC, Mathisen has a unique ability to shape live and virtual event strategies that captivate and engage audiences. His extensive experience as Managing Editor of CNBC Business News and Vice President for Strategic Editorial Initiatives also highlights his expertise in curating high-impact content that resonates with a wide range of viewers. Mathisen's ability to seamlessly guide discussions, ask insightful questions, and engage thought leaders makes him an ideal host for any event—whether it's a panel, keynote, or special feature.
Beyond his work at CNBC, Mathisen has also co-anchored the award-winning Nightly Business Report and hosted the CNBC series How I Made My Millions and High Net Worth, further solidifying his status as a seasoned, dynamic host. With his deep understanding of business news and engaging on-screen presence, Tyler is the ideal choice to bring your event to life and ensure that your audience has an unforgettable experience.
John Avlon
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Many-time bestselling author, columnist, and commentator John Avlon has been called “a trusted, grounded, and welcome voice” emphasizing bipartisanship and real solutions. He currently hosts a solutions journalism podcast on The Bulwark called How to Fix It and serves as the Chairman of Citizens Union, New York’s oldest good government group. Avlon was a Senior Political Analyst and Anchor at CNN, known for his “Reality Check” segments across the network. He is an award-winning columnist and the author of Independent Nation, Wingnuts, Washington’s Farewell, and Lincoln & the Fight for Peace, which was praised by The New York Times as “a Lincoln for our polarized times…powerful and affecting” and named one of the best books of the year by Vanity Fair and Foreign Affairs. He was the editor-in-chief and managing director of The Daily Beast (2013-8) and served as chief speechwriter for the Mayor of New York. Avlon’s essay, “The Resilient City” was selected to conclude Empire City: New York through the Centuries and won acclaim as “the single best essay written in the wake of 9/11.”
Avlon has appeared multiple times on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Daily Show, PBS, and C-Span. He has spoken at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, the National Constitution Center, and other civic organizations around the nation. Avlon is also a co-founder of No Labels – a group of Democrats, Republicans and Independents dedicated to the politics of problem-solving and making government work again. Highly regarded for his shrewd analysis of the headlines of the day, offering historic perspective on the current political climate of the U.S., and the role of journalism in politics, Avlon offers reasoned discourse that focuses on real solutions.
Steve Inskeep
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Steve Inskeep: A Voice of Clarity in a Fast-Paced World
Steve Inskeep is a trusted and seasoned journalist, best known as the host of NPR’s Morning Edition and the morning news podcast Up First. With a career spanning decades, Inskeep has built a reputation for bringing depth, nuance, and clarity to the news, guiding millions of listeners through the most pressing events of our time.
While he has conducted in-depth interviews with presidents and congressional leaders, Inskeep is equally dedicated to amplifying the voices of everyday Americans—from Pennsylvania truck drivers and Kentucky coal miners to Yemeni refugees and California firefighters. His reporting is not just about power, but about the people affected by it, giving listeners a more complete and humanized understanding of the world.
Inskeep is a firm believer in “slowing down the news”—cutting through the noise of a relentless media cycle to offer thoughtful analysis and historical context. This philosophy was powerfully demonstrated in the 2008 presidential campaign when he and NPR’s Michele Norris launched The York Project, a groundbreaking series of conversations about race in America, which earned high praise and industry recognition. During the 2008 financial crisis, when panic and uncertainty dominated the news, Inskeep made it a priority to not only inform but also offer perspective, humor, and resilience. “Laughter is a sign that you're not defeated,” he reflected in an interview with Nuvo magazine.
A journalist with a global perspective, Inskeep has reported from Iran, Pakistan, and the U.S.-Mexico border, delving into the intersection of geopolitics, human migration, and economic shifts. His investigative work has earned numerous accolades, including a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for his reporting on conflict in Nigeria and multiple Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Silver Batons for excellence in broadcast journalism. He has also authored two critically acclaimed books: Instant City: Life and Death in Karachi, which explores the rapid urbanization of one of the world’s most volatile megacities, and Jacksonland, an intricate history of Andrew Jackson’s conflict with Cherokee Chief John Ross during the 1830s.
Beyond radio, Inskeep is a frequent guest on television programs including Meet the Press, This Week, and PBS NewsHour, and has contributed to leading publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. With his signature blend of insightful journalism, deep curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to thoughtful storytelling, he continues to help audiences make sense of a complex and rapidly changing world.
Chris Licht
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Former Chairman and CEO of CNN, author, and veteran executive producer Chris Licht is a titan of the television landscape. Licht joined CNN after serving in senior, transformational positions at CBS, CBS News, and MSNBC. Licht previously served as Executive Vice President of Special Programming at CBS and Executive Producer and Showrunner for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – the most-watched show in late night television. Licht was also an Executive Producer on Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News on Paramount+. Prior to that, he served as Executive Producer of CBS’ critically acclaimed morning news program, CBS This Morning, which became the network’s most successful morning newscast in more than two decades. was the co-creator and original executive producer of MSNBC’s Morning Joe and was at the helm as the show garnered critical acclaim for its interviews with newsmakers and perspective on the top news stories. Drawing on his depth of experience, Licht shares key insights about building resilient teams, change management, and leading transformative large-scale organizations by leaning into innovation and empathy.
Licht has received numerous honors for his work. During his tenure as executive producer, CBS This Morning earned a prestigious Peabody Award, two News and Documentary Emmys, and one Daytime Emmy. Also, the broadcast and Licht were honored with an Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia Award as part of CBS News’ division-wide coverage of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Licht’s first book, What I Learned When I Almost Died, tells the story of what happened after a near-deadly brain hemorrhage left Chris in a hospital bed over eight long days to think about how his life had almost been cut short. With warmth and candor, Licht shares the lessons he learned overcoming adversity, surviving a health crisis, and creating more balance in his life in motivational talks.
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