Erin Gruwell

Founder & Executive Director of the Freedom Writers Foundation

Anthony Colannino

International Center for Leadership in Education Senior Fellow; Curriculum & Professional Learning Specialist

Milton Chen

Former Executive Director of the George Lucas Education Foundation; Author of "Education Nation: Six Leading Edges of Innovation in Our Schools"

Cynthia Germanotta

Co-Founder of the Born This Way Foundation with Daughter Lady Gaga; Mental Health Advocate

Damarqio Williams

Community Activist, Nationally Recognized Leader, Singer, Philanthropist, Minister & CEO/Founder of Next Dimension Network

Nikki Giovanni

Poet, Educator & Best-Selling Author

Craig J. Boykin

Inspirational Speaker, Author & Consultant Who Overcame Numerous Obstacles

Craig J. Boykin at 2013 Alabama Adult Education Conference

Rudy Ruettiger

Motivational Speaker, Author & Inspiration for the Award-Winning Film "Rudy"

Rudy International promo video

Donna Orender

CEO of Generation W & Former WNBA Commissioner

Kira Banks

Psychologist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant

Poet Ali

Communications Expert, Catalyst Human Connection, Soulosopher & Founder of The Poet Society

Crystal Belle

Educator, Poet & Activist

Carol Dweck

Leading Researcher in the Field of Motivation, Author & Professor of Psychology at Stanford University

Dr. Kendra Coates

Education Leader Passionate About Accessing Our Unlimited Potential; Adjunct Professor at OSU-Cascades; Author

Gerry Brooks

Principal, Education and Teacher Motivator

Danielle Feinberg

Director of Photography at Pixar Animation Studios; STEM Advocate & Supporter of Girls Who Code

Charlie Kirk

Founder & Executive Director of Turning Point USA

Maya Wiley

Senior Vice President for Social Justice at The New School

Scott Burrows

Expert on Personal Growth; Author of "Vision Mindset Grit: How to Stand Up When Life Paralyzes You"

Alexandra Whittington

Global Futurist, Writer & Foresight Director at Fast Future