Humanitarians & Activists

Ignite purpose and drive meaningful change with humanitarian and activist speakers from The Harry Walker Agency. These courageous individuals—changemakers, organizers, and global advocates—share powerful stories of resilience, justice, and impact. Whether speaking on social equity, climate action, or human rights, their messages spark emotion, challenge perspectives, and mobilize audiences to take action.

We can help you find the perfect speaker for your event. Get in touch with us to get started!

CALL TO INQUIRE

HWA Exclusive

Stacey Abrams

  • Political and Nonprofit Leader, NYT Bestselling Author, & Serial Entrepreneur
HWA Exclusive

Edward Norton

  • Award-Winning Actor, Humanitarian, and Entrepreneur
HWA Exclusive

Al Gore

  • Fmr. U.S. Vice President, Founder & Chairman of The Climate Reality Project, and Nobel Laureate
HWA Exclusive

Ashley Judd

  • Actress, Activist, UN Messenger of Peace; Author of 'All That is Bitter and Sweet,' a Memoir on Mental Health, Resilience, & Recovery
HWA Exclusive

Tyler Perry

  • Famed Actor, Producer, Writer, and Director; Entrepreneur and Founder of Tyler Perry Studios, Two-Time New York Times Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Michael Eisner

  • Chairman & CEO, The Walt Disney Company (1984-2005); Business Leader, Entertainment Innovator, and Digital Entrepreneur
HWA Exclusive

Mohamed ElBaradei

  • Former Vice President of Egypt, Nobel Laureate, and Expert on Geopolitics & Global Security
HWA Exclusive

Billie Jean King

  • Sports Icon, Equality Pioneer, and New York Times Bestselling Author
HWA Exclusive

Matthew McConaughey

  • Academy Award-Winning Actor, NYT #1 Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Whoopi Goldberg

  • EGOT Award-Winning Actress & Comedian; Moderator, ABC's 'The View'; U.N. Goodwill Ambassador
HWA Exclusive

Wayne Gretzky

  • National Hockey Legend, TV Personality, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Lindsey Vonn

  • Olympic Skier; NBC Sports Broadcast Analyst; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Strong is the New Beautiful' & 'Rise'
HWA Exclusive

Amy Poehler

  • Award-Winning Comedian, Actress, and Producer; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Yes Please,' & Advocate for Women's Rights
HWA Exclusive

Mark Wahlberg

  • Award-Winning Actor and Producer, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur
HWA Exclusive

Amy Schumer

  • Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning Comedian, Actor, Writer and Producer; NYT Bestselling Author, and Activist
HWA Exclusive

Lin-Manuel Miranda

  • Award-Winning Composer, Lyricist, & Performer; Pulitzer Prize Winner for 'Hamilton'
HWA Exclusive

Erin Brockovich

  • Iconic Environmental Activist & Consumer Advocate
HWA Exclusive

Bono

  • Humanitarian, Philanthropist, and Lead Singer of U2
HWA Exclusive

Joyce Banda

  • Fmr. President of Malawi; Africa's Second Female President; Member of the UN Council of Women Leaders
HWA Exclusive

Allyson Felix

  • Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field; Founder of Lifestyle Brand Saysh; Leader in Workplace Equity for Moms
HWA Exclusive

Wendy Davis

  • Texas State Senator (2009-2015); Founder of Deeds Not Words, non-profit for women's empowerment
HWA Exclusive

Maria Sharapova

  • Int'l Tennis Champion; Board Member (Moncler, Wolf & Shepherd), Investor (Bala, Supergoop!), & CEO (Sugarpova); Expert on Elite Performance, Business, & Finance
HWA Exclusive

Ronan Farrow

  • Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter; Fmr. State Department Diplomat; #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Catch & Kill
HWA Exclusive

Martin Sheen

  • Award-Winning Actor and Advocate for Human Rights
HWA Exclusive

Gloria Steinem

  • Iconic Visionary of the Women's Movement; Co-Founder, National Women’s Political Caucus; Co-Founder, Ms. Magazine
HWA Exclusive

Vicente Fox

  • Fmr. President of Mexico; Co-President of Centrist Democrat International; Advisory Board Member at Inolife Sciences
HWA Exclusive

Her Majesty Queen Noor

  • Global Humanitarian & Activist, Philanthropist, and Founding Member of Global Zero
HWA Exclusive

Bill Frist

  • U.S. Senator (R-TN) and Senate Majority Leader, Transplant Surgeon & Physician, and Chairman of Nature Conservancy's Global Board
HWA Exclusive

Andrew Young

  • Civil Rights Activist, Former Ambassador to the UN, Congressman, Mayor of Atlanta, and Author of 'An Easy Burden'
HWA Exclusive

Natan Sharansky

  • Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Prominent Human Rights Advocate, and Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
HWA Exclusive

LaTosha Brown

  • Contributor to MSNBC, NYT, & More; Co-Founder, Black Voters Matter; Principle: TruthSpeaks Consulting, Inc.
HWA Exclusive

Riz Ahmed

  • Award-Winning Actor & Musician; Activist; Author: 'The Blueprint for Muslim Inclusion'
HWA Exclusive

Akala

  • BAFTA and MOBO Award-Winning Hip-Hop Artist, Author, and Social Entrepreneur
HWA Exclusive

Dylan Alcott

  • Paralympian, Disability Advocate, Philanthropist, & Former Australian of the Year
HWA Exclusive

Julie Andrews

  • Legendary Award-Winning Actress and Singer, Author, and Humanitarian
HWA Exclusive

Steve Aoki

  • Internationally Renowned DJ, Entrepreneur, Author, and Futurist on Intersection of Music & Technology
HWA Exclusive

Freya Air Aspinall

  • Model; Conservationist; Social Media Influencer
HWA Exclusive

Kevin Bacon

  • Acclaimed Actor, Producer, & Director; Philanthropist: Six Degrees
HWA Exclusive

Gina Belafonte

  • Activist; Creator of Women's March; Producer: 'Sing Your Song,' 'A Survivor's Guide To Prison,' and 'The March'
HWA Exclusive

W. Kamau Bell

  • Sociopolitical Comedian, Host of CNN's 'United Shades', Podcaster, and NYT Bestselling Author
HWA Exclusive

Dr. Jill Biden

  • First Lady of the United States (2021-2025), Second Lady of the United States (2009-2017)
HWA Exclusive

Selma Blair

  • Acclaimed Actress: 'Legally Blonde,' 'Cruel Intentions,' & 'Hellboy,' Disability Advocate
HWA Exclusive

James Blake

  • Legendary Tennis Player, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Yaba Blay

  • Viral Civil Rights Campaigner: 'Locs of Love,' '#PrettyPeriod,' '#ProfessionalBlackGirl'; Inspiration & Consulting Producer for CNN's 'Who is Black in America?'; Author: 'One Drop'
HWA Exclusive

Nate Boyer

  • Former Active-Duty Green Beret and NFL Player, Host of 'Indivisible', Philanthropist, Humanitarian, and Advocate for Veterans' Issues
HWA Exclusive

Tom Brady

  • Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion, Serial Entrepreneur, and New York Times #1 Bestselling Author
HWA Exclusive

Raymond Braun

  • Acclaimed Media Personality, Journalist, Social Influencer, and Entrepreneur
HWA Exclusive

Scooter Braun

  • Entertainment Industry Mogul and Innovator, Founder of SB Projects, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Scott Budnick

  • Producer of the 'Hangover' Trilogy, Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, CEO of 1Community
HWA Exclusive

LeVar Burton

  • Actor, Writer, Director, & Producer Best Known for 'Reading Rainbow,' 'Roots,' & 'Star Trek'; Podcast Host: 'LeVar Burton Reads'; Author of 'Aftermath', 'The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm', & 'A Kids Book About Imagination'
HWA Exclusive

Taylor Cassidy

  • Viral Content Creator on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
HWA Exclusive

Kristin Cavallari

  • CEO and Founder of Uncommon James Lifestyle Brand, Three-Time New York Times Bestselling Author, and TV Personality and Host
HWA Exclusive

John Cena

  • Actor, Producer, Author, Philanthropist, and WWE Superstar
HWA Exclusive

Quannah Chasinghorse

  • Fashion Model, Indigenous Land Protector, and Advocate for Indigenous Rights, Sovereignty, and Representation
HWA Exclusive

Margaret Cho

  • Comedian, Musician, Advocate, Entrepreneur, and Artist
HWA Exclusive

Ciara

  • Grammy Award-Winning Musician & NAACP Image Award-Winning Actress; Co-Founder, Why Not You Foundation; Founder: Beauty Marks Entertainment, Ten to One, & OAM
HWA Exclusive

Chelsea Clinton

  • Vice Chair of Clinton Foundation, #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Advocate, and Public Health Expert
HWA Exclusive

Lily Cole

  • Environmental Activist, Award-Winning Filmmaker, and Author of 'Who Cares Wins'
HWA Exclusive

Ryan Coogler

  • Award-Winning Filmmaker: 'Creed' & 'The Black Panther'; Founding Member of the Blackout for Human Rights Campaign
HWA Exclusive

Victor Cruz

  • Super Bowl Champion and Analyst for ESPN, Co-Host of E!'s 'Pop of the Morning', Philanthropist, and Advocate for Mental Health and STEM
HWA Exclusive

Jessie James Decker

  • Singer-Songwriter, TV Personality, Entrepreneur, and 2x NYT Bestselling Author
HWA Exclusive

Brian Derrick

  • Political Strategist & Civic Activist; Founder & CEO of Oath, Civic Tech Platform
HWA Exclusive

Sasha DiGiulian

  • Professional Rock Climber, Two-Time Female Overall World Champion, and Founder of Female Focused Adventures
HWA Exclusive

Glennon Doyle

  • Activist; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Untamed' & more; Podcast Host; 'We Can Do Hard Things'
HWA Exclusive

Chris Draft

  • Fmr. NFL Linebacker; Philanthropist: The Chris Draft Family Foundation; Lung Cancer Awareness Advocate
HWA Exclusive

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

  • Humanitarian, Military Veteran, Mental Wellness Advocate, Environmentalist, and Founder of The Invictus Games
HWA Exclusive

Ron Finley

  • The Gangster Gardener and Urban Renewal & Anti-Food Deserts Activist
HWA Exclusive

Antwone Fisher

  • Award-Winning Screenwriter, Director, and Producer; New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Finding Fish', and Child Rights Advocate
HWA Exclusive

Jason Flom

  • Advocate Against Wrongful Convictions, Founder of Lava Media, Podcaster, and Former Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records
HWA Exclusive

Catherine Coleman Flowers

  • Founder, Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice; Author of 'Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret'; Board Member: Center for Earth Ethics, Climate Reality Project, & National Resources Defense Council
HWA Exclusive

Brandon Kyle Goodman

  • Writer and Actor, Netflix's 'Big Mouth' and 'Human Resources', Podcaster and Host, "Tell Me Something Messy", "RE!CAP", Author, "You Gotta Be You", "Messy Mondays" on Substack, Advocate for Mental Health Awareness, Relationship Health, Identity, and Sexual Wellness
HWA Exclusive

Amanda Gorman

  • First-Ever U.S.A. Youth Poet Laureate; #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Change Signs' & more
HWA Exclusive

Kahlil Greene

  • NYT Featured Social Media Influencer, "The Gen-Z Historian," and Advocate for Racial Justice
HWA Exclusive

Conor Grennan

  • NYU Stern School of Business, Chief AI Architect; Podcast Host: 'AI Applied'
HWA Exclusive

Kevin Griffin

  • Frontman for Better Than Ezra, Founder of the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival, Philanthropist, and Author of 'The Greatest Song'
HWA Exclusive

Chelsea Handler

  • Award Winning Comedian & Trailblazer in Late-Night TV with "Chelsea Lately"; Host & Creator: 'Dear Chelsea' Podcast; 7x NYT Bestselling Author: 'Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea,' 'Uganda Be Killing Me,' & more
HWA Exclusive

Jarrett Harper

  • Criminal Justice and Foster Care Reform Advocate, and Inspiring Voice for Forgiveness and Hope
HWA Exclusive

Jen Hatmaker

  • Host, 'For the Love' Podcast; 4x NYT Bestselling Author: 'Fierce, Free, & Full of Fire' & More
HWA Exclusive

Robert Irvine

  • World-Class Chef, Host of 'Restaurant: Impossible', Author, and Royal Navy Veteran and Advocate for Veterans' Issues
HWA Exclusive

Matt Iseman

  • Emmy-Winning TV Host & Comedian; Physician; Cancer & Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
HWA Exclusive

Richie Jackson

  • Award-Winning Broadway, Television, and Film Producer, Author, Columnist, and LGBTQ Activist
HWA Exclusive

Matt James

  • First Black Male Lead on ABC's 'The Bachelor'; Food Insecurity Activist; Crypto Founder, Encrypted Energy
HWA Exclusive

Rahul Jandial

  • Dream Specialist, Neuroscientist & Brain Surgeon, Bestselling Author, Expert on Brain Science and Neurofitness
HWA Exclusive

Michael B. Jordan

  • Critically-Acclaimed Actor, Director, and Producer; Founder of Outlier Society Productions, Philanthropist, Activist, and Advocate for Justice and Inclusion
HWA Exclusive

Ban Ki-moon

  • Secretary-General of the UN; President & Chair of Global Green Growth Institute; & Founder of Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens
HWA Exclusive

Jim Yong Kim

  • Former President of World Bank Group, Co-Founder of Partners in Health, and Activist Physician
HWA Exclusive

Melissa King

  • Winner and Fan-Favorite on 'Top Chef: All Stars', Trailblazing Restaurateur, and Asian American and LGBTQ Advocate
HWA Exclusive

Amanda Knox

  • Exoneree & Criminal Justice Reform Advocate; Host of 'Labrynths' Podcast; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Waiting to Be Heard' & 'Free'
HWA Exclusive

Emeril Lagasse

  • Famed Chef and Restauranteur, TV Personality, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Richard Lapchick

  • Sportswriter; President, The Institute for Sport & Social Justice; Director, Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport
HWA Exclusive

John Legend

  • First African-American Male EGOT Winner; Entrepreneur: Get Lifted Film Co; Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Deborah Lipstadt

  • Ambassador (ret.) / Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (2022-2025), with the rank of Ambassador, Distinguished University Professor, Emory University
HWA Exclusive

Eva Longoria

  • Award-Winning Actress, Producer, and Director; Founder of Casa Del Sol Tequila, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Henrik Lundqvist

  • Legendary NY Rangers Goaltender, Vezina Trophy Winner, Philanthropist, and Sports Broadcaster
HWA Exclusive

Brian MacKenzie

  • Human Performance Specialist; Founder & CEO of SH//FT; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Unbreakable Runner' & 'UnPlugged'
HWA Exclusive

Jeannie Mai

  • Documentarian; Host, 'The Real' & Co-Host, ABC's 'Holey Moley'; Podcast Host: 'Listen Hunnay'
HWA Exclusive

Brandon Marshall

  • 13 Year NFL Veteran, Founder and CEO of House of Athlete, Host of the I AM Athlete Podcast, and Mental Health Advocate
HWA Exclusive

John McEnroe

  • Tennis Legend, Pop Culture Icon, Musician, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Reba McEntire

  • Iconic Country Music Star, Actress, and Entrepreneur
HWA Exclusive

Alexis McGill Johnson

  • President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Perception Institute, and Champion for Social and Racial Justice
HWA Exclusive

Sharon McMahon

  • Social Media Sensation & "America's Government Teacher"
HWA Exclusive

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

  • Women's Rights Advocate, Co-Founder of Archewell, Host of 'Archetypes' Podcast, and Author of NYT Bestselling Children's Book 'The Bench'
HWA Exclusive

David Miliband

  • CEO of the International Rescue Committee, Former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (UK)
HWA Exclusive

Meek Mill

  • Grammy Award-Nominated Recording Artist, Entrepreneur, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate and Co-Chair of REFORM Alliance
HWA Exclusive

Janelle Monáe

  • Musician & Actor; Founder, Wondaland Pictures & Wondaland Records; NYT Bestselling Author, 'The Memory Librarian'
HWA Exclusive

Alanis Morissette

  • Singer-Songwriter, Actor, and Activist
HWA Exclusive

Alonzo Mourning

  • NBA Hall of Famer; Philanthropist & Founder of the Mourning Family Foundation
HWA Exclusive

Olivia Munn

  • Actress, Cancer Survivor and Women's Rights Advocate
HWA Exclusive

Eddie Ndopu

  • Disability Rights Advocate; UN Sustainability Advocate; Author of 'Sipping Dom Pérignon Through a Straw'
HWA Exclusive

Elizabeth Nyamayaro

  • Fmr. UN Sr. Advisor on Gender Equality; Founder: HeForShe Movement; Author: 'I Am a Girl From Africa'
HWA Exclusive

Dean Obeidallah

  • Lawyer; Comedian; Radio Host: 'The Dean Obeidallah Show'
HWA Exclusive

Naomi Osaka

  • Tennis Champion, Olympian, Entrepreneur, and Activist
HWA Exclusive

Hasan Piker

  • Political Commentator, Journalist, Gamer and Twitch Streamer, Podcaster, and Activist
HWA Exclusive

Pitbull

  • Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Education Advocate, and Entrepreneur
HWA Exclusive

David Plouffe

  • Fmr. Obama White House Senior Advisor; 2x NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Audacity to Win' & 'A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump'
HWA Exclusive

Sarah Polley

  • Oscar-Winning Filmmaker of 'Women Talking' and Author of 'Run Towards the Danger'
HWA Exclusive

Caroline Randall Williams

  • Host, Disney+'s 'Hungry for Answers'; Author: 'Soul Food Love,' 'The Diary of B.B. Bright, Possible Prince,' & More
HWA Exclusive

Michael 'Killer Mike' Render

  • Grammy Award-Winning Rapper, Entrepreneur, Activist, and Advocate
HWA Exclusive

Andy Roddick

  • Professional Tennis Champion, Philanthropist, and Television Personality
HWA Exclusive

Dr. Myron Rolle

  • Fmr. NFL Player Turned Neurosurgeon; Chairman, Caribbean Neurosurgery Foundation; NYT Bestselling Author: The 2% Way'
HWA Exclusive

Emmy Rossum

  • Acclaimed Actress, Producer, & Director
HWA Exclusive

Jacqueline Sanderlin

  • Acclaimed Educator and Leadership Guru, Author, Founder and CEO of the Why Not Incubator, and Advocate for Urban School Communities
HWA Exclusive

Symone Sanders Townsend

  • Host & Anchor, MSNBC's 'The Weekend'; Author, Political Strategist, Former Senior Advisor for Vice President Kamala Harris
HWA Exclusive

Kendra Scott

  • Self-Made Billionaire & Philanthropist; Author: 'Born to Shine'
HWA Exclusive

Stephanie Shepherd

  • Environmental Advocate and Co-Founder of Future Earth, Chief Impact Officer for PLUS, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Arthur Smith

  • Pioneer in Unscripted TV, CEO of A. Smith & Co Productions, and Author
HWA Exclusive

Annika Sorenstam

  • Hall-of-Fame Golfer, "First Lady of Golf", and Entrepreneur & Founder of ANNIKA Foundation
HWA Exclusive

P.K. Subban

  • Former Two-Time All-Star NHL Defenseman, Entrepreneur and Founder of Peek Productions, and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Nigel Sylvester

  • Professional BMX Athlete, Producer, Entrepreneur, & Creative
HWA Exclusive

Shaina Taub

  • Two-Time Tony Award-Winning Composer
HWA Exclusive

Demi-Leigh Tebow

  • Miss Universe 2017, Author, 'A Crown That Lasts,' Entrepreneur, Influencer, Philanthropist, and Advocate Against Human Trafficking
HWA Exclusive

Ayọ Tometi

  • Civil Rights Leader; Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter
HWA Exclusive

Tenille Townes

  • Award-Winning Country Music Singer-Songwriter and Philanthropist
HWA Exclusive

Zozibini Tunzi

  • Former Miss Universe, Advocate for Gender Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity, Activist and Impact Ambassador for UN Women SA
HWA Exclusive

Masai Ujiri

  • First African Team President in Pro Sports; Vice-Chairman & President, Toronto Raptors; Founder, Giants of Africa
HWA Exclusive

Steven Van Zandt

  • Founding Member of the E Street Band; Rock & Roll Hall of Famer
HWA Exclusive

Lena Waithe

  • Award-Winning Actor, Writer, Creator, & Producer; Founder of Hillman Grad Productions; Partner, Rising Voices Initiative
HWA Exclusive

Qian Julie Wang

  • Civil Rights Litigator; Advocate for Marginalized Communities; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Beautiful Country'
HWA Exclusive

Jonny Wilkinson

  • World Rugby Hall of Famer; Founder: NSPiRED Foundation & No.1 Living; Podcast Host: 'I Am'
HWA Exclusive

Christopher Wylie

  • Cambridge Analytica Whistleblower, Data Scientist and Social Researcher, and Bestselling Author
HWA Exclusive

Kristi Yamaguchi

  • Olympic, U.S., & World Hall of Fame Figure Skater; Founder: Always Dream Foundation; Advocate for Early Childhood Literacy
HWA Exclusive

Geoffrey Zakarian

  • Internationally Renowned Chef and Restaurateur, TV Personality and Host, and Podcaster
HWA Exclusive

Andrew Zimmern

  • Chef, Food Writer, & Food Equity Activist; Host of Travel Channel's 'Bizarre Foods'

Arnold Schwarzenegger

  • Governor of California (2003-2011) and Climate Change Activist

J.R. Martinez

  • Wounded U.S. Army Veteran Motivational Speaker, and New York Times Best-Selling Author of Full of Heart

Adam Braun

  • NYT & WSJ Bestselling Author, Founder of Pencils of Promise and MissionU, and Leader of the For-Purpose Industry

John Hope Bryant

  • Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE

Lauren Bush Lauren

  • Chairman of the Board & Co-Founder of The FEED Foundation

Angela Davis

  • Legendary Human Rights Activist

Yossi Ghinsberg

  • Adventurer & Survivor of the Amazon Forest, Bestselling Author, and Advocate for Environmental and Humanitarian Issues

Jane Goodall

  • World-Renowned Conservationist

Tipper Gore

  • Advocate, Activist, Artist and Philanthropist

Christopher Jackson

  • The original George Washington in the Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Broadway Musical, Hamilton

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson

  • NBA Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

Martin Luther King, III

  • Civil Rights Activist & Global Humanitarian

George Papandreou

  • Prime Minister of Greece (2009-2011)

Byron Reese

  • Influential Futurist and Technologist

Natalie Stavas

  • Inspirational Boston Marathon Hero, Renowned International Humanitarian

Tina Tchen

  • EVP and Chief Strategy and Policy Officer for the Obama Foundation, Former President & CEO of Time's Up

Ethan Zohn

  • Co-founder Grassroot Soccer

Ertharin Cousin

  • Executive Director, World Food Programme (2009-2017)

Mia Farrow

  • Acclaimed Actress & Youth Advocate

Annie Duke

  • World Champion in Poker, WSJ Bestselling Author, and Renowned Decision Strategist

Jeff Evans

  • Adventure Guide and Corporate Speaker

John Foley

  • Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide

Chris Bashinelli

  • National Geographic Explorer & TV Host, United Nations Moderator, Actor from The Sopranos (HBO), Expert on Human Connection & Happiness in Business

Zainab Salbi

  • Founder, Women for Women International

Troy Aikman

  • Three-Time Super Bowl-Winning QB and Analyst, ESPN’s Monday Night Football

Cliff Albright

  • Co-Founder and Executive Director, Black Voters Matter Fund

Bushra Amiwala

  • Youngest Muslim Elected Official in the United States

Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah

  • The "Crown Act" Champion, Racial and Gender Equity Czar, Social Impact Strategist & Global Leadership Guru

Molly Birkholm

  • Globally Recognized leader in Stress Management, Resilience Training, and Trauma Treatment

Nancy Brinker

  • Widely Regarded as a Leader in the Global Breast Cancer Movement

Mallory Brown

  • Social Entrepreneur, Adventure Traveler, Humanitarian

Rachel Cargle

  • Public Academic, Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropic Innovator and Founder of The Loveland Foundation

Rabia Chaudry

  • NYT Bestselling Author of 'Adnan's Story', Acclaimed Attorney, and Host of 'Undisclosed' Podcast

Amy B. Chesler

  • Author of 'Working for Justice: One Family's Tale of Murder, Betrayal, and Healing', Award Winning Blogger & Podcaster, Survivor and Victim Advocate

Adam Cheyer

  • AI Pioneer, Creator of Apple's Siri and Samsung's Bixby AI Assistants

Bryan Terrell Clark

  • Famed Actor, Singer, and Songwriter

Kenneth Cole

  • Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc

Kat Cressida

  • Cancer Survivor, Disney Voice Talent, Motivational & TEDx UCLA Speaker

Carlos Curbelo

  • U.S. Representative to Florida's 26th District (2015-2019)

Georgia Dienst

  • Change Maker & Social Media Influencer; Former Program Lead, Google X

Justin Dillon

  • Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Author; CEO & Founder, FRDM

Steven Donziger

  • Renowned Human Rights Attorney and Environmental Advocate who Led the Team that Won $9.5B Against Chevron

Maggie Doyne

  • Humanitarian and Activist

Mick Ebeling

  • Award-Winning Technology Trailblazer

Chris Evert

  • Tennis Icon, Commentator, and Philanthropist

Brandon Farbstein

  • Keynote Speaker, Author & Activist, Global Advocate for Diversity and People with Disabilities

Brenda Feigen

  • Iconic Women's Rights Lawyer, Film Producer, Co-Founder Ms. Magazine

Justin Forsett

  • Retired NFL Pro Bowl Running Back; Ranked 65 in NFL's Top 100 of 2015

Amaryllis Fox

  • Former CIA Clandestine Service Officer, New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Life Undercover', and Peace Activist

Freada Kapor Klein & Mitch Kapor

  • Freada Kapor Klein: Entrepreneur, Activist, and Pioneer in the field of Organizational Culture and Diversity

Thomas Gabor

  • President of Thomas Gabor, LLC, Former Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa, and Gun Violence Activist

Ron Garan

  • Former NASA Astronaut

Daniel Germain

  • Philanthropist and Social Entrepreneurship Visionary; Founder, The Breakfast Club of Canada,

Hill Harper

  • Award-Winning Actor

Padraig Harrington

  • PGA, Three-Time Major Champion, and Former Ryder Cup Captain; Global Ambassador for the Special Olympics, and Philanthropist

Tony Hawk

  • Famed Professional Skateboarder, New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

Doc Hendley

  • Founder and President, Wine To Water

Cedric Jennings

  • New York Times Bestselling Author of Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League

Charlotte Jones

  • Owner, Executive Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Dallas Cowboys

Garry Kasparov

  • Highest-rated Chess Player in the World

Gus Kenworthy

  • Freestyle Skier and Olympic Silver Medalist, Actor, and LGBTQ Advocate

Aaron Keyak

  • Former Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, Council on Foreign Relations Term Member

Delano Lewis

  • Former Ambassador to South Africa and Former President and CEO at NPR

Jason Ma

  • Founder, CEO and Chief Mentor of ThreeEQ; Leading Member of The B20 for The G20

Chella Man

  • Model, Artist & Activist

Becky Margiotta

  • Social Entrepreneur

Katara McCarty

  • Fierce Advocate for Women's Empowerment

Ryan McCarty

  • Co-Founder Culture of Good LLC

Erin Merryn

  • Survivor and Sexual Abuse Activist

LeVelle Moton

  • Head Coach of NC Central University Men's Basketball Team, and CEO & Founder of The Velle Cares Foundation

Dan Mulhern

  • Co-Founder LeadingX2

Liz Murray

  • Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Who Went From Homeless to Harvard

Jonathan F. P. Rose

  • Renowned Urban Development Thought Leader

David Pollack

  • Fmr. NFL Linebacker; 12-Year ESPN Broadcaster; Neck Injury Survivor; Philanthropist: Pollack Family Foundation

Giuliana Rancic

  • TV Personality and Entertainment Journalist, Entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Going Off Script', and Breast Cancer Survivor and Advocate

David Romanelli

  • Best-Selling Author, Wellness Innovator, Entrepreneur, and Intergenerational Pioneer

Laura Schwartz

  • Author of Eat, Drink & Succeed

Bakari Sellers

  • CNN Political Analyst & Former Representative from South Carolina

Arjun S. Sethi

  • Internationally Recognized Human and Civil Rights Lawyer, Writer, and Professor

Al Sharpton

  • Renowned Civil-Rights Leader

Alex Sheen

  • Founder of Because I Said I Would

Torrey Smith

  • 2x Super Bowl Champion, Philanthropist and Founder of Level82, Host of 'The Opening Drive'

Nancy Spielberg

  • Accomplished Producer, Businesswoman, Fundraiser & Philanthropist

Tim Tebow

  • 2x National Football Champion, Heisman Trophy Winner, & First-Round NFL Draft Pick; Faith-Based Philanthropist; 4x NYT Bestselling Author

Ashish J. Thakkar

  • Africa's Youngest Billionaire

Peter Thum

  • Founder Ethos and Co-Founder Fonderie 47

Loung Ung

  • Cambodian Genocide Survivor

Edgar Villanueva

  • Award-Winning Author, Activist, and Expert on the Intersection of Race, Power, and Wealth

Shannon Watts

  • Founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Anne Welsh McNulty

  • Philanthropist and Women's Leadership Advocate

Aaron Wolf

  • Award-Winning Actor & Director

Brandon Wolf

  • Gun Safety and LGBTQ Civil Rights Activist, Press Secretary for Equality Florida, and Author

Evan Wolfson

  • Marriage Equality Advocate

Kelly Yang

  • #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of children’s and adult literature, Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature, Social Entrepreneur & Educator

Muhammad Yunus

  • Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Economist and Author

Amy Ziering

  • Oscar-nominated & Two-Time Emmy-winning Investigative Filmmaker, Activist, and Changemaker