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Bob Woodward

Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist; Associate Editor, The Washington Post; and Author, 21 Bestsellers

Bob Woodward gained international attention when he and Carl Bernstein uncovered the Watergate scandal in 1973. Since then, he’s worked to shine a light on the inner-workings of secret government. Woodward’s factual, non-partisan revelations to readers and speech audiences provide a view of Washington they’ll never get elsewhere. Woodward has written about the last nine U.S. presidents and chronicled how the power of the presidency has evolved. He is author of 20 bestselling books – 14 went to #1 – more than any contemporary nonfiction writer.

Donna Brazile

Adjunct Professor, Author, Syndicated Columnist, Television Political Commentator, Vice Chair of Voter Registration & Participation at the Democratic National Committee

Donna Brazile, a trailblazer in American politics and a seasoned political strategist, brings a wealth of experience and insight to the complexities of political leadership and strategy. As a former chair of the Democratic National Committee and a campaign manager for presidential campaigns, Brazile has been at the heart of some of the most pivotal moments in recent political history. Her deep understanding of political dynamics, coupled with her commitment to fostering civic engagement, positions her as a powerful voice on leadership, diversity, and the American political process.

Dr Freeman A. Hrabowski III

Advocate for Science and Technology Education for African Americans and President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, President Emeritus of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County) served as president from 1992 to 2022. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He chaired the National Academies’ committee that produced the 2011 report, Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads. He was named in 2012 by President Obama to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans.

Erin Gruwell

Educator & Founder of The Freedom Writers Foundation

Erin Gruwell has earned an award-winning reputation for her steadfast commitment to the future of education. Her impact as a change agent attracted Hollywood’s attention, and in 2007, Paramount Pictures released Freedom Writers, starring two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank as Erin.

LaTosha Brown

Cofounder of Black Voters Matter Fund, jazz singer, and Senior Practice Fellow at the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government

Laura Bush

Former First Lady of the United States | Advocate for Education and Women's Health | Author of Bestselling Memoirs | Champion of Global Healthcare Initiatives

Laura Bush, former First Lady of the United States, is an advocate for literacy, education, and women’s rights. After leaving the White House, the Bushs founded the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, home to the Bush Presidential Museum and Library and the George W. Bush Institute. Today Mrs. Bush pursues her work on global healthcare innovations, and empowering women in emerging democracies through the George W. Bush Institute. She serves as the Chair for the Bush Institute’s Women’s Initiative, guiding the Institute’s programs to advance economic opportunity, good health and human freedom for women and girls.

Luke Williams

Disruptive Innovation Leader

At some time, someone somewhere is going to disrupt your entire industry. Shouldn’t it be you? Luke Williams, author and globally recognized authority on disruptive innovation, reveals a way of thinking that has the power to transform your business and stay ahead of the game.

Michael Steele

MSNBC Political Analyst & Former Chair of the Republican National Committee

As the former chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Michael Steele was entrusted to revitalize the Republican Party. He is an expert on political strategy, fundraising, PACs, and election reform. Michael Steele delivers a stirring presentation on his personal journey from his childhood as the son of a working mother in Washington, DC, to his difficulties in college, his years in a Catholic seminary, and his election to public office and rise in the Republican Party.

Steve Burns

Emmy-Nominated Actor & Host, Blues Clues

Steve Burns is an actor and television host best known as the original host of the long-running children's preschool television program, Blue's Clues. The series was rebooted as Blue's Clues and You, with Burns serving as frequent writer, director, and producer. As a speaker, Burns refines and re-examines the message of empowerment and exceptionalism he delivered to a generation of children as they now struggle with the demands and realities of adulting.