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Keith L. Brown

Motivational Speaker on DEI, Workplace Wellness, Leadership & Improving Education; Youth Empowerment, Family Enhancement, Anti-Bullying & Social Justice Activist; Known as "Mr. I'm Possible"

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Tracy Chou

Advocate for Diversity & Inclusion in the Tech Industry; CEO and Founder of Block Party

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Shayla Rivera

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Shawn Johnson East

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Lolita Taub

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Amanda Beard

Olympic Gold Medalist, Co-Founder of Beard Swim Co. & Author of New York Times Bestseller "In the Water They Can't See You Cry"

Christine Michel Carter

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Ellen McGirt

Senior Editor at Fortune Magazine & "RaceAhead" Columnist

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Claudia Chan

Transformational Speaker; Creator of S.H.E. Summit™ & The Whole-Life Leadership Framework; Author of "This Is How We Rise"

Jim Carroll

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Liz Dozier

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Dave Dravecky

Former Professional Baseball Player; Cancer Survivor, Arm Amputee & Author of "Comeback"

Jamira Burley

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Temple Grandin

World-Famous Animal Scientist, Autism Self-Advocate & Author of "Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism"

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