Budak
Alex Budak believes everyone has the potential to lead positive change from wherever they are. As a social entrepreneur, University of California, Berkeley faculty member, and author of Becoming a Changemaker (Fall 2022), he dedicates his life to helping people from all walks of life make a positive impact in their lives, career, communities, and society. A graduate […]
Gewirtz
Dr. Abigail Gewirtz is a child psychologist, mother of four, and leading expert on helping families cope with trauma. She has devoted her career to research on how to improve outcomes and resilience in children who experience stress. Dr. Abi’s early personal experiences informed her work—including her father’s family separation as a small child during the […]
Jimenez
Abby Jimenez is a #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning romance novelist. Her novel, Life’s Too Short, won the Minnesota Book Award and her book, The Friend Zone, appeared on Oprah Magazine’s list of most addicting romance novels. Yours Truly was chosen as Book of the Month Club’s Book of the Year. Just for […]
Wellman
Jodi Wellman is a speaker, author, executive leadership coach, facilitator, and founder of Four Thousand Mondays, a professional and personal coaching practice that empowers people from all walks of life to not just live longer, but live with greater urgency, passion, and intensity. She is the author of the book, You Only Die Once: How […]
Ambroz
David Ambroz is an award-winning national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate and an Emmy-nominated and bestselling author. Growing up homeless with a mentally ill mother on the streets of New York, Ambroz and his siblings suffered the difficulties and indignities encountered by millions of homeless children in America. Instead of being in school, […]
Franklin-Wallis
Environmentalism; Journalism; Science, Technology and Innovation; College/University; Current Affairs and Events; Social Justice and Activism; Politics and National Perspectives
Coben
Award-Winners; Best-Selling Novelists; Book to Screen; Literature; Library; College/University
Pierre-Bravo
Leadership; Race & Diversity; College/University; Women’s Interest; Financial Literacy; Self Help
Egan
A leading authority on mindful and sustainable food choices, Sophie Egan speaks on a variety of topics at the intersection of food, health, and climate, and has been a guest speaker at conferences, universities, and corporations all over the world. Is organic really worth it? Are eggs okay to eat? If so, which ones are […]
Harrison
Vashti Harrison is a celebrated writer, illustrator, and filmmaker. Winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal for her picture book BIG, she is the first Black woman to ever receive this esteemed award in its 85-year history. A powerful and emotional tale of self-love and instant New York Times bestseller, BIG was also selected for Coretta Scott King Honors in both writing and […]
