Dr. Jeff Chen MD/MBA is an impact entrepreneur passionate about driving innovation in the cannabis, hemp, healthcare, and sustainability sectors. At the age of 29, Dr. Chen became one of the youngest leaders of a major university research initiative when he became the Founding Director of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, one of the first […]
As the founder and CEO of Homeboy Industries, Father Greg Boyle has dedicated his life to helping LA’s most marginalized individuals find a place in society’s ranks. He has become a beacon of hope around the world inspiring others with his work. In 2014, Father Greg was selected as one of the White House Champions […]
As a highly effective coach and builder/leader of teams, James Coltharp leverages effective assessment tools in combination with his ability to motivate and inspire individuals, teams, and organizations to create greater consistency in attaining peak performance. Coltharp’s longstanding passion to create community impact & involvement is the genesis of the KeePressingOn Project, serving businesses, teams, […]
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.
Peter Frankopan is a world-renowned historian and bestselling author whose expertise in global history, geopolitics, and cultural exchange offers powerful insights for today’s interconnected world. As a dynamic speaker praised as a “history rock star,” he brings an engaging and accessible style that resonates with diverse audiences, from academic to corporate settings. His deep understanding […]
Robert Costa is Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent for CBS News. Previously, he covered the White House, Congress, and campaigns for The Washington Post and was the moderator of “Washington Week” on PBS. He holds a bachelor’s degree in American studies from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s degree from the University of […]
The quintessential sportscaster, Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas has been covering the greatest, most inspiring sporting events for more than 25 years. Known for his class and charm, he has come to be one of the most respected sports journalists of our time.
Dr. Claire Simeone is a conservation leader working fearlessly to heal the animals and ecosystems of our planet. A veterinarian by training, Claire specializes in working with marine mammals, studying the connections between animal health, ocean health, and our own health.
Having coached his teams to winning three national championships – one of them with a third-string quarterback – Urban Meyer exhibits exemplary leadership in situations with the highest amounts of pressure and scrutiny.
Marissa Orr is a former Google & Facebook executive, bestselling author, and leadership speaker. Spending 15 years working at today’s top tech giants, she has conducted talks for thousands of people around the world, at companies and universities such as Google, Twitter, JP Morgan Chase, Pace University, Vanguard, The New School, and more. Originally from […]