“Science Bob” Pflugfelder

“Science Bob” Pflugfelder is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to

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CEO of ReMax, army veteran, former SWAT officer and Tactical Commander

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Supreme Court Correspondent of The New York Times

Adam Werbach

Youngest-ever President of the Sierra Club, frequent commentator on sustainable business who was twice elected to the International Board of Greenpeace

Adolph Brown

Award-Winning Master Teacher & Humorist, Recognized Servant Leadership Business Speaker, Top Teacher Educator, Social Justice & Equity Advocate

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Writer, Speaker, and Advocate for causes including feminism, youth empowerment, and literacy

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Global workplace expert and thought leader in the fields of corporate culture, leadership, and engagement.

Adrienne Dixson

Dr. Adrienne D. Dixson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization

Afterburner

A group of former elite military professionals turned business consultants who will inspire your audience to apply what they’ve learned into their daily work lives

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Youth Actor, Community Activist

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One of the country’s most sought-after economists

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Award-winning Author, Film Maker and educational leader

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International Leader in Education Technology

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International Business Consultant and Non-exec Board Director Working with Blue-chip Organizations Across the Spectrum of Industry

Alec Torelli

One of the most successful high stakes poker players in the world

Alex Sheen

Founder of because I said I would, Alex Sheen shows the importance of honoring your word.

Alexis Owen

Alexis Owen is the Founder and Executive Director of the Young Philanthropists Foundation (YPF). YPF

Alfie Kohn

Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting. The latest of

Alfred Runte

An internationally recognized expert on national parks and railroads, Alfred Runte is based in Seattle,

Allan Lichtman

Distinguished Professor of History at American University known for correctly predicting outcomes of all US presidential elections since 1984

Allen Mallory

Author, Professor, Child Care Advocate Head Start Director and Stand Up Comic

Allison Zmuda

A full-time education consultant specializing in curriculum, assessment, and instruction who has co-authored over 10 books

Alvaro Fernandez

Alvaro Fernandez is the cofounder of SharpBrains, an independent market researcher and think tank helping

Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard, U.S. Olympic swimmer and model, wowed audiences when she swam in her first

Ambassador Munir Akram

Current Ambassador from Pakistan to the U.N., Former President of the Security Council, Former Chairman of the WTO Trade Policy Committee

Ambassador Rodrigo Carazo

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the United Nations in New York (2018-June 2022)

Amelia Rose Earhart

Bold Around-the-World Pilot to Help Leaders and Teams Take on Uncharted Territories

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Author of the New York Times bestseller: “Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family”

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Energy consultant, Leading expert on the geopolitics of oil, energy, security and risk, Influential thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability

Andre Koen

Program Director for the Mayo Clinic in the area of Diversity and Inclusion

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Hall of Fame Linebacker and Executive Director of Community Affairs, New England Patriots

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Andy Bean‘s successful career as a professional golfer has spanned five decades. Since March of

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Educator, Social Justice Activist, Author

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Nationally recognized expert on race relations

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Four-time Olympic Ice Hockey Player Angela Ruggiero grew up in Los Angeles, California and Harper

Ann Makosinski

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Anna Maria Chavez

First Latina to lead The Girl Scouts; Chief Impact Officer of Encantos; Former CEO for The National School Boards Association

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Emmy Award Winning Anchor of WCVB-TV’s Nightly Newsmagazine “Chronicle”

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Educational Leadership and School Culture Expert

Archie Manning

Humanitarian, Former NFL Quarterback, Father of Football Stars Eli and Peyton Manning

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Founding member of the Congressional Policy Advisory Board, author and consultant

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Ashley Rhodes-Courter is the quintessential American success story. Born in 1985 to a single teen

Barbara Corcoran

Real estate mogul, author, self-made millionaire and ‘Shark Investor’ in the hit ABC series Shark Tank

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Two-time, All American and #1 draft pick for the Baltimore Colts, his NFL career spanned 13 years and is currently a football analyst on TV and Radio

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Turning Customer Data into Business Intelligence

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Belinda Carlisle pursued a solo career after leaving the Go-Go’s in 1984. As her solo

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Former NFL Super Bowl Champion, author, brain health advocate

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Bethanie Hamlett Tucker, Ed.D. of North Carolina has been a professional educator since 1972. She

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Over the last ten years, Bill Burr has established himself as one of the finest

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Serial Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author, Real Estate Developer and First Massachusetts Resident to Join the Giving Pledge

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With nearly 20 years experience in professional sales and entrepreneurship, Bill Stinnett is a highly

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Co-Founder of Fast Company and Business Author

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Basketball legend Bill Walton is one of sports’ most recognizable and beloved figures. His success

Billie Jean King

A legend in professional tennis, she has spoken out for women and their right to earn comparable money in tennis and other sports

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Billy Idol was born William Michael Albert Broad in Middlesex, England, in 1955, the first

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Billy Mills was born and raised on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

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Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster and Best-Selling Author

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“Cybersatirist” Bob Hirschfeld has been lampooning business and technology for over a decade exclusively at

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Boston Globe Retired Sports Writer, National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame Inductee, Author

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Legendary Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Journalist Author and Associate Editor of The Washington Post

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It’s hard to imagine Georgia Tech basketball before Bobby Cremins lifted the program from a

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First woman in Olympic history to win consecutive gold medals in speed skating

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NFL Studio Analyst, One of the Most Successful Quarterbacks in NFL History

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Boris is a multiple award-winning presenter, motivational hypnotist, TEDx speaker and author of You Can Do Anything.

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Navy SEAL Combat Veteran – Entrepreneur – Bestselling Author

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FOX NFL Analyst, NFL Network Contributor and Former Super Bowl-winning Head Coach, Baltimore Ravens (1999-2007)

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Stanford All-American, 5 x NFL All-Pro, 1st round draft pick to the New England Patriots,

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Named “the godfather of gay sensitivity training” by The New York Times, Brian McNaught is

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Nationally Recognized Educator in Leadership Development

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Contract photographer for National Geographic Magazine specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments

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Widely recognized as one of the world’s best female soccer goalkeepers

Brooks Bell

Entrepreneur turned colon cancer prevention activist

Bruce Turkel

As CEO of the successful brand management firm, TURKEL, Bruce Turkel has been creating and

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Professional speaker, author and family man speaks on goal setting, leadership, teamwork and communication skills

Buck Angel

A Moving Personal Life Story and the Process of his Gender Transition from Female to Male

Buzz Aldrin

Legendary Astronaut, One of the First Men to Walk on the Moon, Space Exploration Advocate

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Quick Witted, Charismatic, Family-Oriented Humorist

Byron Reese

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Cal Thomas

Widely Syndicated Political Columnist, Author and Broadcaster

Cam Marston

Cam Marston is the leading expert on the impact of generational change and its impact

Cam Neely

Cam founded The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care in 1995 in memory of his

Candace Bertotti

A Master Certified Trainer in Crucial Conversations and Crucial Confrontations, Candace Bertotti specializes in conflict

Candacy Taylor

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* Cultural Documentarian, Author of the bestselling book, Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Captain Charlie Plumb

Captain Charlie Plumb graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and went on to fly

Captain Keith Colburn

Captain Keith Colburn is the very definition of the American success story. In 1985, Keith

Carey Lohrenz

The first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot who shares her fascinating experiences operating in a most challenging environment – an aircraft carrier

Carl Berstein

Author of five best-selling books, noted journalist, political commentator and reporter

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First American Woman to Win an all-around Olympic Gold at a fully attended Olympic Games; Expert on Success & Overcoming Adversity

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Clean Comedy tailored to the Construction and Contracting Business

Carol Ann Tomlinson

Carol Ann Tomlinson is William Clay Parrish, Jr. Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations,

Carol O’Connor

Carol O’Connor, a member of the Differentiated Instruction Cadre, is a dedicated educator with 25

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Grit & Goals™ Expert

Carolyn Coil

Carolyn Coil is an internationally known speaker, author, trainer, teacher, and educational consultant. In her

Carrie Ann Inaba

Carrie Ann Inaba started out as a Fly Girl on the series In Living Color,

Casey Neistat

Casey Neistat is an American film director, producer, developer, and creator of popular YouTube videos.

Caspar Berry

Delivers challenging messages about risk-taking and decision-making to maximize returns in an increasingly uncertain world

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Former News Anchor, Texas Judge and Best Selling Author

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An international expert on the topic of K-12 homework

Cedric King

Purple Heart recipient, double amputee, endurance athlete, author of The Making Point: How to succeed when you’re at your breaking point

Celeste Headlee

Award-winning journalist, public speaker and author of the book We Need To Talk – How To Have Conversations That Matter

Charles Clark

An expert in personal transformation his high-performance mindset and empowering presentations are based on his rise and fall as a star athlete

Charles Waters

Poet, Educator, and Author of 4 books including the award-winning CAN I TOUCH YOUR HAIR?

Charlie Dry

The story of the NASA Test Astronaut is relatively unknown yet these test astronauts were

Charlie Moore

Since his TV debut on NESN’s Front Row sports magazine program in 1996, Charlie Moore

Charlotte Libov

Charlotte Libov is an award-winning health book author and a pioneer in the field of

Cheewa James

“If It Is To Be, It Begins With Me” is the powerful motivational motto Cheewa

Chef Robert Irvine

Chef Robert Irvine goes where few chefs dare. He is equally at home preparing his

Chester Elton

#1 Bestselling Leadership author he helps clients engage their employees to execute on strategy, vision, and values

Chip Beck

Chip Beck is a player known for his contagious enthusiasm and positive attitude. Beck got

Chloe Carmichael

Clinical Psychologist and Author of the Best Selling book ‘Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety’

Chris Berman

One of America’s most respected, popular, and beloved award-winning sportscasters

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NY Times Best Selling Author, Expert on how Technology can Create Better Customer Experiences

Chris Fuller

Chris Fuller is a top trainer and keynote speaker for The John Maxwell Company and

Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen is a correspondent for NBC News’ “Dateline NBC.” He joined NBC in May

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Founded a network of three progressive science and technology schools and was named one of the 30 Most Influential People in EdTech

Chris Madden

Celebrity designer Chris Madden is the force behind the multi-million dollar home furnishings empire that

Chris Petersen

Over 30 years ago, Chris anticipated the need for a new kind of consultant; one

Chris Riddell

Provocative… Powerful… Persuasive… This is Not your Average Futurist

Christian Gansch

Grammy winner, renowned conductor, consultant & author of From Solo to Symphony – What Organizations can Learn from Orchestras

Christina Applegate

A natural blonde Hollywood baby, Christina Applegate was raised by her actress mother, Nancy Priddy,

Christine Cashen

Author of THE GOOD STUFF: Quips & Tips on Life, Love, Work and Happiness

Christine Chavez

Granddaughter of Cesar Chavez, employee of the United States Department of Agriculture’s, Natural Resources Conservation Service

Christine Chen

Christine Chen, the founding executive director from 2006-2008 has returned to APIAVote in January 2011

Christine Clifford

One of the World’s Leading Authorities on the Use of Therapeutic Humor

Christopher Emdin

A social critic, public intellectual and science advocate whose commentary on issues of race, culture, inequality and education

Christopher Gardner

He conquered grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, his autobiography “The Pursuit of Happyness” was made into a major motion picture

Christopher Lowell

As an Emmy Award-winning host and best selling author, Christopher Lowell’s mix of practical advice

Christopher Paul Curtis

One of America’s leading authors of children’s literature

Claire Diaz Ortiz

Claire Díaz-Ortiz is an author, speaker and technology innovator who has been named one of

Claudette Rowley

CEO of Cultural Brilliance, Thought Leader, Author and Speaker in the Field of Organizational Culture and Change

Coach Jim Johnson

Since 2006, Coach Jim Johnson has taken his message of inspiration across the country. He

Colby Jenkins

Leadership Training & Team Building from an Army Green Beret

Connie Chung

An award-winning investigative reporter and one of the most recognizable faces on American television, Connie

Connie Dieken

Top-selling Author, Executive Coach Specializing in Developing Leadership and Presence

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

Highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Combat Support Field of the U.S. Army

Courtenay DeHoff

Founder of the global brand movement Fancy Lady Cowgirl

Craig Karges

Award-winning entertainer, a nationally recognized speaker and an author

Cris Carter

Pro football hall of famer and longtime broadcaster Cris Carter is an FS1 NFL analyst,

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As the lead game analyst for NBC’s Sunday Night Football, Cris Collinsworth is regarded as

Crystal Kadakia

Millennial Author, Re-Imagines Workplace Culture for the Information Age

Curtis Chin

Curtis Chin is an award-winning writer and producer who has written for ABC, NBC, Fox,

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon grew up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and in Yorkville, where

Damian Mason

Known as “The Business Humorist” and “Agriculture’s Professional Funny Man”

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Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News and Founder of Mediaite

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Dedicated to transforming the way the donating public thinks about charity and change

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Executive producer and host of the captivating historical narrative and award-winning radio series, A Moment in Time

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Boston Globe Sports Columnist, Author

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Dan Comiskey played football in the Canadian Football League for 13 years, where he was

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Workplace Performance Expert, Best Selling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker

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After a Horrible Sky Diving Accident he became the First Double Amputee to Re-Enlist in the United States Army

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A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner with expertise in national security, military operations and the U.S. intelligence agencies

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One of the World’s Leading Futurists on Global Trends and Innovation

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Rwandan Genocide survivor, an advocate for human rights and the LGBT community

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Pulitzer Prize winning author, business leader, media personality and a director of the Council on Foreign Relations

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America’s Leading Reading Ambassador and author of the book “Leadership Begins with Motivation”

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Host Build It Bigger on the Science Channel, he travels the world in search of incredible feats of architecture and engineering

Darren LaCroix

In 2001, Darren LaCroix, the World Champion of Public Speaking, out-spoke 25,000 contestants from 14

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Three-time Super Bowl champion, Five-time Pro Bowl selection

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Humorist, author of dozens of books and former newspaper columnist

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Laugh and Learn Choices to Engage, Connect and Enjoy the Process!

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Dave Pallone worked 18 years as a professional umpire; 10 of those years with the

David and Jonah Stillman

Father and Son Team on Generational Differences

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Retired Law Enforcement State Police Captain

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David Brancaccio is the host and senior editor of Marketplace Morning Report. Airing five times

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Mount Everest expedition leader

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Host of the Top Rated “Why Can’t You?” Podcast

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Veteran Washington Journalist and Political Commentator

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David Dosa MD, MPH is a geriatrician and health services researcher at Brown University in

David Feherty

David Feherty was born in the seaside town of Bangor in Northern Ireland. He grew

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Bestselling author of “The Trust Edge” speaks on leadership, growth, performance and corporate culture

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Marketing and Sales Strategist – Generating Attention and Growing Business in a Real-Time World. Our

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David Nour is a growth strategist, thought leader and global keynote speaker on Relationship Economics®,

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Expert on Leadership Development through Challenges, Influencing Others and Teamwork

David Sarkus

For over 30-years, as a coach, consultant, and speaker, DAVID SARKUS, MS, CSP has moved

Daymond John

Founder & CEO of FUBU, Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, Entrepreneur and Branding Expert

Dayton Duncan

Dayton Duncan is an award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker. He is the author of twelve

Dean Ornish

Dean Ornish, M.D., is the founder and president of a non-profit preventive medicine research facility.

Debbie Silver

Author, Former University Professor, Louisiana State Teacher of the Year in 1990, seeks to help teachers find the joy in the daily job of teaching

Deborah Estes

Deborah G. Estes started her career as a teacher at S & S Consolidated School

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Deborah Gardner is a competitive performance expert that companies and organizations call on to get

Deborah L. Jacobs

On Halloween of 2008, lawyer and award-winning journalist Deborah L. Jacobs made the decision to

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Two-time Emmy Award winner and Anchor of CBS’s Inside Edition

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Debra Pestrak offers insights and useful information that can be implemented immediately. Debra Pestrak‘s keynote

Dedra Stafford

Helping educators bridge the digital divide and improve school performance

Dee Wallace

Actress, Author and Host of the Conscious Creation radio show

Deion Sanders

The Only Athlete to Play in Both the Super Bowl and the World Series

Denis Hayes

National Coordinator of the first Earth Day and former director of the federal National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Dennis Eckersley

Cy Young award winning pitcher, all-star and World Series Champ

Dennis Snow

Dennis Snow’s customer service abilities were honed over 20 years with the Walt Disney World Company.

Derek Daly

Legendary Champion F1 & Indy Driver, Master of Fast, Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author

Dewitt Jones

Freelance photographer for National Geographic, author, speaker on Leadership, Vision and Creativity

Domingo-Martin Barreres

Domingo-Martin Barreres has established himself as not only a premiere Boston barman, but has gathered

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Three-time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, Healthy Lifestyle Advocate and Gymnastics Academy Owner

Don Peppers

Don Peppers, Founding Partner Recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on customer-focused business

Don Wildman

Don Wildman has fast become one the most recognized faces in documentary television. Whether pulling

Donalyn Miller

Donalyn Miller taught upper elementary and middle school students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and

Donna Brazile

Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is a Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Shorenstein

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Scholar, organizer, and media personality

Doug Flutie

For the past 14 years, Doug Flutie‘s name has been synonymous with excellence in both

Doug Lipp

International consultant, eight-time author, and former head of training at the legendary Disney University

Douglas Goldstein

Douglas Goldstein is a leading health care author, entrepreneur and “eFuturist.” He focuses on how

Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan

Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan is President of Sloan Trends, a 20 year San Diego-based consultancy

Dr. Adrian Sargeant

Co-Director of the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy

Dr. Alveda King

Dr. Alveda C. King is actively working toward her purpose in life, to glorify God.

Dr. Andres Lozano

Andres Lozano remembers the most satisfying case of his career – helping a boy with

Dr. Bernard Nash

Dr. Bernard Nash has written extensively on business issues and has authored several books including,

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Youngest daughter of Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, she speaks on social justice and racial equality that her father envisioned

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Author of four novels and two humor books, sociologist, and award winning lecturer

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Former teacher, and director with the New York State Education Dept., he moves preK-12 education systems towards more rigorous and relevant skills for students

Dr. Bjorn Lomborg

Author of the bestseller “The Skeptical Environmentalist” & “Cool It”, founder of one of the “Top 25 Environmental Think Tanks”

Dr. Bobbi Wegner

Clinical Psychologist working with individuals and organizations to deepen connection, build human skills, and improve culture

Dr. Brent C. James

Known Internationally for his Work in Clinical Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and the Infrastructure that Underlies Successful Improvement Efforts

Dr. Carl L. Hurley

Dr. Carl Hurley grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky and now resides

Dr. Carol North

Carol S. North, MD, MPE, is a Professor of Psychiatry and the Nancy and Ray

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Educator, Attorney, Author, Human Resource Expert

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Internationally Recognized for his Work in Public Accountability for Outcomes, Physician Leadership Development, & Quality-of-Care Improvement

Dr. Diane Heacox

Dr. Diane Heacox is an Associate Professor of Education at St. Catherine University in St.

Dr. Donald Lighter

Dr. Donald Lighter currently serves as Director of The Institute for Healthcare Quality Research and

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Author of more than 30 books and 80 articles on education, leadership, and organizational effectiveness

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Often described as “the founding father of nanotechnology”, Eric Drexler introduced the concept in his

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He has degrees from some of the most respected colleges and seminaries. He’s written some

Dr. Gregg Steinberg

Dr. Gregg’s Message From his 30 years coaching elite athletes and executives and from his

Dr. Hans J. Kugler

Founder of a Non Profit Health Education Organization Focused on Aging Fitness and Health

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Dr. Hunter Adams, also know as ‘Patch’, is both a medical doctor and a clown…but

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Dr. James Canton is a renowned global futurist, social scientist, author and visionary business advisor.

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Jane BG Tornatore, PhD, brings humor, enthusiasm and compassion to her programs on memory and

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Dr. Janet Lapp’s larger-than-life on-stage personality captures attention and hearts with humor and compelling story.

Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu

Best Selling Author and Lecturer who has Dedicated his Career to Addressing the Ills Afflicting Black Culture in the United States

Dr. Jeffrey Wilhelm

Jeffrey Wilhelm is Distinguished Professor of English Education at Boise State University and is the

Dr. John Day

John D. Day, M.D. is a cardiologist specializing in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. John Hodge

Expert in helping schools create and sustain academic excellence

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Physician, Executive, Academic Researcher, Advisor, Patient – Tackling Today’s Healthcare Challenges through Adaptive Design

Dr. John Sullivan

Dr. John Sullivan has been described as one of the leading strategists in the field

Dr. Joseph MacInnis

Dr. Joseph MacInnis is a physician-scientist, author and deep-sea explorer. He has led over 30

Dr. Julie Silver

Julie Silver, MD is one of the most innovative women in healthcare. As an Associate

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Dr. Katherine McKnight is a dynamic presenter, dedicated teacher, and award-winning author.

Dr. Kristen Lee

Award-winning Behavioral Science Professor, Clinician and Author

Dr. Lilya Wagner

Lilya Wagner is director of Philanthropic Service for Institutions, an internal consulting group for a

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After the tragic death of her two sons, Dr. Bias decided to bring new solutions to solve old problems in her speeches

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Marianne Neifert, M.D., M.T.S., better known as “Dr. Mom”, is an acclaimed speaker, well-known pediatrician,

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Chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, author and frequent guest on various cable news outlets

Dr. Martha Rogers

Author of dozens of books, she speaks on how your brand can deliver superior customer experiences and build trusted relationships

Dr. Michael Roizen

Michael F. Roizen, MD is cofounder of RealAge and chairman of the RealAge Scientific Advisory

Dr. Michelle Gourdine

Physician, author, speaker and expert in preventive health and wellness, with a special emphasis on African American health

Dr. Miriam Nelson

Dr. Miriam Nelson is Director of the Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition and Associate

Dr. Nieca Goldberg

Nieca Goldberg, M.D. is a cardiologist and a nationally recognized pioneer in women’s heart health.

Dr. Peter Alsop

Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, Educator and Humorist

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Award Winning Educator, Internationally Recognized Education Consultant, Expert on Teaching, Curriculum Coordination, and Program Administration

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National Geographic Society Explorer

Dr. Ronald Ferguson

MIT-trained economist and author focused on social and economic challenges

Dr. Sally Downham Miller

Specialist in staff development, teacher training, special education, and systems management

Dr. Samuel Betances

Diversity Initiatives: Making Sense of the Difference

Dr. Steve Perry

Educational Leader, Author, Daytime TV Host, Personal Responsibility Advocate

Dr. Steven L. Layne

Steven L. Layne serves Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Wheaton College

Dr. Stuart Altman

Dr. Stuart Altman, Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy at The Heller School

Dr. Tasha Eurich

Best-selling author who helps sales, business leaders and entrepreneurs improve their self awareness and success

Dr. Temple Grandin

Author and professor of animal science whose personal story of living with autism has inspired millions

Dr. Victoria Bernhardt

Victoria Bernhardt, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to

Dr. Wayne Maines

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Dr. Will Miller

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* Expert in stress and coping, interpersonal relationships, organizational health, wellness and workplace culture

Duncan Wardle

Former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney

E.J. Dionne Jr.

Syndicated Washington Post Columnist and NPR Commentator

Ed Begley Jr.

Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Ed Begley Jr. became an actor.

Ed Hubbard

Legendary air force veteran who inspires and entertains through his telling of humorous stories and anecdotes

Ed McMahon

Leading Authority on Economic Development and Land Use Polices and Trends

Edgar B Herwick III

Edgar’s radio features can be heard on WGBH’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and

Edmund Morris

Edmund Morris is one of America’s best political biographers and journalists. He is best known

Eduardo Briceno

Pioneer in Growth Mindset

Education Avengers Chapter Four

The Education Avengers, Champions of Virtual Learning: Chapter Four

Education Avengers Chapter One

The Education Avengers, Champions of Virtual Learning: Chapter One

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The Education Avengers, Champions of Virtual Learning: Chapter Three

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The Education Avengers, Champions of Virtual Learning: Chapter Two

Ekaterina Walter

Ekaterina Walter is a social media innovator at Intel. A recognized business and marketing thought

Elaine Fogel

Faculty Associate for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation speaks on marketing and customer service in the nonprofit world

Eleanor Clift

Eleanor Clift is a Washington correspondent for the Daily Beast, an online publication where she

Elisa Hays

Expert on empathy-fueled leadership, resilience, and inclusion

Ellen Goodman

Ellen Goodman has spent most of her life chronicling social change and its impact on

Emily Diehl

Trainer in cultivating growth minded contexts in education at the classroom, school, and district levels

Eric Boles

Highly acclaimed keynote speaker, consultant and executive coach on the subjects of leadership, and team dynamics

Eric Chester

Eric Chester is the premier expert on the emerging workforce. He began his career as

Eric Frohardt

Navy SEAL Combat Veteran – Entrepreneur – Executive

Eric Mazur

Optical physicist, author of Peer Instruction, speaks on innovation in education and technology in the classroom

Eric Rossen

Author of Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals

Eric Sheninger

Advocates changes to transform school cultures using technology in facilitating student learning, transform learning spaces, and help educators grow

Erica Miller

Entrepreneur, international best-selling author, inspirational speaker, mental health professional with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and Holocaust survivor

Erik Brynjolfsson

Award-winning Researcher, Educator, Entrepreneur, and Author

Erik Francis

Specializes in teaching and learning that is standards-based, socially and emotionally supportive, and student responsive.

Erik Qualman

Called a Digital Dale Carnegie and the Tony Robbins of Tech, Erik Qualman is the

Erik Wahl

Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized artist, TED speaker, and No. 1 bestselling author.

Erin Merryn

Author, Activist, Speaker, Wife, Mother, and Force Behind Erin’s Law

Esther Lim

Writer, educator, and subject matter expert on digital strategy, brand storytelling, experience design, gameful thinking, and audience development

Evan Thomas

Author of 10 books, professor of Journalism, correspondent, and former editor for thirty-three years at Time and Newsweek

Frank Bucaro

Trust issues, leadership missteps and ethics problems can threaten any organization, impact market value and

Frank Miles

Using comic monologues, juggling, music and magic, he brings simple ideas that help shatter the self imposed limits of fear.

Frank Vogl

Anti-corruption and business ethics expert, Author of The Enablers: How the West Supports Kleptocrats and Corruption – Endangering Our Democracy

Frans Johansson

Entrepreneur, Best-selling Author on Executive Leadership, Diversity Driving Innovation and Success

Fredrik Haren

Global keynote speaker known as “The Creativity Explorer”, author of 10 books including “The Idea Book”

Freeman Hrabowski

President of UMBC/Chair, Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans

G. Scott Hubbard

Prof. G. Scott Hubbard has been engaged in science, technology research, executive and program management

Gail Devers

Olympian Yolanda Gail Devers was born on November 19, 1966, Seattle, Washington, and began running

Garrison Wynn

Fuses Comic Timing and Research to Deliver Motivational Business Expertise

Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov, a legend in the international sports arena for his 20-year reign as the

Gary Hamel

Hamel has led transformational efforts in some of the world’s most notable companies and has helped to create billions of dollars in shareholder value

Gary McCord

“Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, but it wouldn’t be fun

General (Retired) B. B. Bell

General B. B. Bell retired from the U.S. Army in 2008 following a thirty-nine year

Geno Auriemma

Geno Auriemma has redefined the meaning of success in women’s college basketball in his 27

Gentry Lee

Chief engineer for the Planetary Flight Systems Directorate at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Geoffrey Colvin

Fortune Magazine’s Senior Editor-at-Large

Geoffrey Moore

Geoffrey Moore is an author, speaker, and advisor who splits his consulting time between start-up

Geoffrey Ward

Geoffrey C. Ward, a historian, screenwriter, and former editor of American Heritage, is the author

George Couros

George Couros is a leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and learning.

George Hedley

Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), construction business owner, successful entrepreneur, and expert in the construction industry.

Gerald Posner

Investigative journalist and author of thirteen books, including Case Closed, Killing the Dream, God’s Bankers and his most recent Pharma

Gerry Brooks

Elementary school principal, popular YouTube personality, and author of Go See the Principal

Giovanni Gallucci

Giovanni Gallucci: A recovering .NET programmer turned tech evangelist who provides strategy for social media,

Giovanni Livera

Let it be known that Giovanni found his “passion path” in life when he was

Gloria Allred

Gloria Allred is an attorney and a partner in the Los Angeles law firm of

Gloria Ladson-Billings

Investigates Critical Race Theory Applications and Diversity as the Key to Innovation

Greg Gumbel

One of the Most Outstanding and Best Known Announcers in Sports Television

Greg Louganis

World’s Greatest Diver

Greg McNeal

Expert on Drone Technology, Regulation, Public Policy and Ordinances

Greg Schwem

Business Humorist who Speaks on the 21st Century Workplace and Work/Life Balance

Greg Stephens

Greg Stephens is a Master Certified Trainer in Crucial Conversations. He has extensive experience introducing

Greg Verdino

Futurist & Business Transformation Expert, Author of Never Normal, Co-Creator of The Adapt Manifesto

Gregg Treinish

Gregg Treinish founded Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation in 2011, with a strong passion for

Gregory Stock

Best-Selling Author, Leading Authority on New Technologies that will Radically Disrupt Health Care

Gross National Product

a Washington-based comedy team

Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri, chef, restaurateur, New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning host began his

Hal Becker

Syndicated columnist and author of books on Sales, Customer Service, and Negotiating

Hannah Ubl

Hannah Ubl’s core mission is to create organizations that don’t suck. She’s devoted her career

Harry Balzer

Expert in Food and Diet Trends, and Eating Behaviors

Harry Freedman

Corporate Put-on Comedian and Emcee, Stand-up Comedian and Actor, Frequently Rated “Best Speaker’

Harvey Alston

Former Head Football Coach, Educator, Business Professional and Author

Hawhenawdies Neal Powless

Speaker on Indigenous culture and value systems, Co-Owner of Indigenous Concepts Consulting, Educator, Producer

Hector Montenegro

Dr. Hector Montenegro works with districts and administrators nationally and internationally on systemic implementation of

Heidi Neck

Heidi Neck, Ph.D., is a Babson College Professor and the Jeffry A. Timmons Professor of

Herb Sorensen

Herb Sorensen, Ph.D. is a pre-eminent authority on observing and measuring shopping behavior and attitudes.

Hill Harper

Award-winning Actor know for television’s CSI: NY and The Good Doctor, Bestselling Author and Philanthropist

Holly Mandel

Expert on unleashing Authentic Confidence in women

Holly Robinson Peete

Actress, author, talkshow host, activist and philanthropist, Holly Robinson Peete has been touched by the

Howie Carr

American conservative political author, Front-page columnist for the Boston Herald and Host of a radio show that is syndicated across New England

Ian Bremmer

A prolific thought leader and author, founder of Eurasia Group, a leading global political risk research and consulting firm

Ian Jukes

Author of several books on 21st Century Learning and the Future of Education his work includes helping design schools of the future

Ian Morrison

Author, Health Care Futurist and Frequent Commentator for Television, Radio, and Print Media

Ice-T

American rapper, songwriter, actor, and producer

Idris Elba

“Idris Akuna Elba” (born 6 September 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor

Ira Flatow

Award winning science correspondent and TV journalist Ira Flatow is the host of Science Friday,

Ira Winkler

Cyber Security Expert

Irwin Redlener

Director of the Pandemic Resource and Response Initiative of the NCDP at the Earth Institute at Columbia University, Co-founder of The Children’s Health Fund

Isaac Yeffet

Mr. Isaac Yeffet has spent most of his years in the Israeli Secret Services in

J.D. Kleinke

Medical Economist, Author, and Entrepreneur

Jack Berckemeyer

A nationally-recognized presenter, author, and humorist, Jack Berckemeyer, began his career as a middle school

Jack Hartmann

Nationally recognized children’s singer, songwriter, author, keynote presenter and workshop leader

Jack Mackey

What Customers Love: What Every Leader Must Know and Do Well

Jack McCall

Jack McCall has been entertaining and inspiring audiences for over 20 years. A farm boy

Jack Shaw

Business and Technology Futurist Speaks on Blockchain, Big Data, Supply Chain Management and AI

Jack Uldrich

Former naval intelligence officer, global futurist, speaker, and author of several books. Expert in technology, change management and leadership

Jackie Freiberg

Jackie is dedicated to helping leaders create BEST places where the BEST people can do their BEST work to make the world BETTER.

Jackie Gerstein

A 21st century educator who speaks on Growth Mindset, Social Emotional Learning through Technology and Instructional Strategies

Jackie Joyner Kersee

Jackie Joyner-Kersee is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time. Sports Illustrated for

Jackie Kallen

After 33 years in the boxing world as publicist and then manager, Jackie Kallen has

Jackie MacMullan

Best Selling Author, Sportswriter and former ESPN Panelist on Around the Horn, Contributor to WEEI Radio and WHDH-TV

Jacqueline Marcell

“Edu-taining” speaker on Caregiving, Eldercare, Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer. Jacqueline Marcell was a photographer and also

Jake Cohn

PROFESSIONAL FREESKIER LIVING WITH SEVERE ASTHMA

Jake Poore

Expert in Designing & Executing Cultural Blueprints, Defining Service Strategy & Operationalizing the Ideal Customer & Employee Experience

Jamais Cascio

Selected by Foreign Policy magazine as one of their Top 100 Global Thinkers, Jamais Cascio

James (Jamie) Orlikoff

Renowned Hospital Governance Advisor

James Gilmore

As co-author of The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage, James

James Stronge

Implementation of evaluation systems to focus on how to identify effective teachers and how to enhance teacher effectiveness

Jan McInnis

Clean humorist whose comedy was inspired by fifteen years as a marketing director in the 9 to 5 world

Janet Aaker Smith

Works extensively with parents, teachers, and organizations in the areas of brain compatible learning, gifted education, creative and critical thinking

Janet Evans

As a Four-Time Olympic Champion, Janet’s story is unique, engaging, and incredibly inspiring! Delivering over

Janine Turner

Emmy and three-time Golden Globe nominated actress, author, activist, motivational speaker, single mom and founder of Constituting America

Jared Bowen

Emmy award-winning television host, PBS NewsHour correspondent and moderator of the Boston Speakers Series.

Jared Milrad

Jared Milrad, J.D., M.S. Jared Milrad is an award-winning lawyer, producer, actor, and social entrepreneur

Jason Young

Former Sr. Level Manager for Southwest Airlines who Built a Successful Workplace Culture Through Leadership, Customer Service and Team Building

Jay Baer

Talk Triggers: Turn Your Customers into Volunteer Marketers

Jay Kaplan

Dr. Kaplan is Medical Director of the Studer Group and Director of Service and Operational

Jay McTighe

Jay McTighe brings a wealth of experience developed during a rich and varied career in

Jean Blaydes Moize

Founder of Action Based Learning, Expert on how brain research supports the link of movement to enhanced learning

Jeanne Purcell

Building sustaining plans with a singular focus: to increase student achievement

Jeannie Walters

Jeannie Walters speaks on topics including employee engagement, social media and communications in corporate environments.

Jeff Bauer

An internationally recognized health futurist and medical economist who works on strategic planning and performance improvement initiatives

Jeff Civillico

Las Vegas Headliner | Host Personality | Philanthropist

Jeff Goldsmith

One of the Nation’s Foremost Health Industry Analysts, Specializing in Corporate Strategy, Trend Analysis, Health Policy, and Emerging Technologies

Jeff Gomez

World’s leading sci-fi & fantasy world designer and inspirational speaker

Jeff Havens

Over the past decade, Jeff Havens has become one of the most in-demand presenters in North America

Jeff Johnson

Award-winning journalist and communications specialist

Jeff Koenig

Building the Customer Experience to Improve Sales in Your Store

Jeff Slutsky

With a background in both advertising and public relations, Jeff Slutsky had an opportunity to

Jeffrey Bradbury

Jeffrey Bradbury, author of Kidblog: An Introduction to Blogging With Your Students, is the creator

Jeffrey Skunk Baxter

His program brings together his years as an advisor to the Pentagon and his time as a guitarist for Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers

Jenn Lim

Chief Happiness Officer at Zappos, creator of the Zappos Culture Book

Jennifer Abrams

Collaboration and Leadership Skills for Team Leads, Department and Committee Chairs and Others

Jennifer Arnold

Star of the hit TV show “The Little Couple”, this real life doctor’s family’s adventure is now in it’s 7th season

Jeremy Kingsley

Best-Selling Author, Leadership Expert, Motivator

Jeremy Rifkin

Author of over 20 bestselling books about the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment

Jerome Bettis

Jerome “The Bus” Bettis is considered one of the best running backs in NFL history.

Jerry Carroll

Jerry found humor growing up on his family’s farm which makes him one of the nation’s most sought-after farm speakers for agribusiness events

Jerry Markbreit

Head Referee for four Super Bowls, Author of “Born to Referee”

Jesse Leon

Author of I’m Not Broken

Jessica Journey

Jessica Journey is a nonprofit professional, thriving in the Indianapolis community. She’s been featured in

Jia Jiang

Author of the Bestselling Book “Rejection Proof, How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection”

Jim Abbott

One handed MLB pitcher who played for 10 seasons

Jim Carroll

A leading trends and innovation expert, focusing on innovation by aligning strategy to fast-paced future trends

Jim Craig

Jim Craig has been called the backbone of a team that accomplished one of the

Jim Knight

Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author (Culture That Rocks), Podcaster (Thoughts That Rock)

Jim McCann

Built an internationally recognized retail brand using new technologies that help people connect and express themselves

Jim Morris, Jr.

Athlete, Author, Teacher and Inspiration for the Movie, “The Rookie”

Jim Rice

Jim Rice is a Red Sox Studio Analyst before and after select Boston Red Sox

Jim Rickabaugh

Dr. Jim Rickabaugh serves as the Senior Advisor to the Institute for Personalized Learning, an

Jimmy Shea Jr

James Edmound Shea, Jr. (born June 10, 1968) is a retired American skeleton racer who

Jimmy Tingle

Comedian, Actor Clean Humorist

JJ Birden

Best Selling Author, Ex- NFL Player, Entrepreneur

Jo Gusman

EL Program Consultant, School Support & Improvement Facilitator, Bilingual Education Cross-Cultural Specialist, Biliteracy Reading Instruction Consultant

Joan Lunden

Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, Mother and Former Co-host of Good Morning America

Joe Castillo

A finalist on America’s Got Talent, SandStory performances are custom created for a National and Global audience

Joe Dumars

As President of Basketball Operations, Joe Dumars has taken the Detroit Pistons from the bottom

Joe Montana

One of the Best Quarterbacks of All Time, with 4 Super Bowl Rings, Joe is not just Winner but also a Leader

Joe Palca

Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. He comes to journalism from a science

Joe Theismann

Joe Theismann is an iconic former NFL quarterback. During his 11 seasons as the play-caller

Joe Torre

Joe Torre was recently elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. He

Joe Torrillo

25 year Lieutenant with the NYC Fire Dept who was buried alive when the twin towers collapsed

John Almarode

Educational Neuroscience and the Design and Measurement of Classroom Environments that Promote Student Engagement

John Baldoni

Internationally Recognized Leadership Consultant, Coach, and Author of more than a dozen books

John Engels

Expert on relationship management, emotional maturity, succession planning, and life beyond work

John Englander

John Englander is an oceanographer, consultant and author. He has witnessed first hand the impacts

John Foley

Keynote Speaker to over 1500 Organizations Worldwide, Blue Angel Lead Solo Pilot, Stanford Fellow, Bestselling Author and ‘Gratitude Guru’

John J. Nance

Founders of the National Patient Safety Foundation

John Kotter

Harvard Business School faculty member and author of books on organizational change and business strategy

John Maxwell

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who

Johnny Bench

Hall of Fame MLB World Series Champion and Sportscaster

Johnny Cupcakes

Top Innovator in Retail

Johnny Joey Jones

Combat Injured Marine Corps Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician; Military Analyst on Fox News

Johnny Quinn

Olympian, former Pro Football Player, Author of PUSH: Breaking Through Barriers

Jon Dorenbos

14 year NFL veteran, finalist on America’s Got Talent, author and focus of a new major motion picture about his life

Jon Gordon

Developing Positive People, Leaders, Organizations and Teams, Jon Gordon is a sought after Keynote Speaker and International Bestselling Author

Jon Picoult

Customer experience and leadership expert, Advisor to CEOs, Author, Founder of Watermark Consulting

Jon Stetson

Jon Stetson is the one Entertainer/Speaker who understands the importance of capturing the Mind share

Jon Taffer

Producer and Star of the hit TV show, Bar Rescue, businessman and a Best-Selling author of Raise The Bar

Jose Feliciano

Latin pop singer who has 6 Grammy Awards and over 40 gold and platinum albums

Josette Sheeran

Josette Sheeran is the seventh president and CEO of Asia Society. In the position, which

Josh Linkner

Entrepreneur, CEO, Bestselling Author, Venture Capitalist, Professional Jazz Guitarist, on a Mission to Drive Creativity, Innovation, & Reinvention

Joy Baldridge

Joy Baldridge, CPC, CSP, is a renown self-management expert who helps the best companies in

Joyce Cummings

Joyce and her husband Bill have awarded over a quarter of a billion dollars to charity and were named to Forbes’ “America’s Top 50 Givers” list

Judge Jeanine Pirro

Judge, politician, legal commentator, FOX News Contributor, author, champion of victim’s rights and mother of two

Judy Willis

Dr. Judy Willis, M.D. M.Ed. Dr. Judy Willis, a board-certified neurologist combined her 15 years

Julia Sweeney

Julia Sweeney is best known for her four hit seasons on Saturday Night Live and

Julie Salamon

Best selling author

Julie Wilson

Coach and Advisor to School Leaders, Educational Institutions, and Foundations Whose Mission is to Shape the Future of K–12 Education

Juliet Funt

Helps organizations flip the norms of business in order to reclaim their creativity, productivity and engagement

Justin Forsett

Former NFL player

Kahlil Greene

Known as the “Gen Z Historian”

Kaihan Krippendorff

Kaihan Krippendorff has made a commitment to helping organizations and individuals thrive in today’s era

Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* Former Sandy Hook Elementary Teacher, Founder Classes4Classes, Author of Choosing Hope

Karen Catlin

Advocate for Inclusive Workplaces, Author of Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces

Karen Daley

Past President of the American Nurses Association, Once voted among the “Top 25 Women in Healthcare”

Karen Tui Boyes

Expert in teaching pedagogies, lifelong learning & study smart strategies

Kari Byron

For over a decade Kari Byron has been a strong presence in the world of

Kate Roberts

National literacy consultant and top-selling author

Katherine Merseth

Katherine Merseth’s work concentrates on charter schools, teacher education, mathematics education, and the case-method of

Kathleen Budge

Leading Expert on Poverty

Kathleen McClaskey

Kathleen McClaskey is Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Personalize Learning, LLC and Co-Author of

Kathleen Passanisi

Kathleen Passanisi, PT, CSP, CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame, and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement

Katty Kay

U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, Award-winning Journalist, and Bestselling Author

Katya Andresen

Author of Robin Hood Marketing: Stealing Corporate Savvy for Just Causes

Kay Coles James

30 year of Public Servant, merged 170,000 employees from 22 agencies into the Department of Homeland Security

Kelly McDonald

Author who teaches strategies and tactics for cultivating diverse consumers emotionally, rationally and with cultural relevance

Ken Burns

An award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns has directed film projects such as The Civil War,

Ken Dychtwald

Over the past 35+ years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as North America’s foremost visionary

Ken O’Connor

Highly sought after expert on communicating student achievement

Kenneth Feinberg

Dispute Resolution Expert, who headed compensation review for the September 11th, BP Disaster, Boston Marathon and Penn State Victim Fund

Kenny Loggins

Kenny Loggins has been many things to many people over the past three decades —

Kerry Washington

Award Winning Actress

Kevin Brown

Kevin shares ideas, strategies and principles that will inspire and equip attendees to show up every day and make a positive difference

Kevin Kruse

Technology Entrepreneur and New York Times Best Selling Author on Employee Engagement

Kevin Mitnick

With more than thirty years of experience in exploring computer security, Kevin Mitnick is a

Kevin Sabet

Drug Policy Advisor to three U.S. Presidential Administrations, Co-founder of Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana)

Kevin Sheridan

Keynote Speaker & Employee Engagement and Virtual Management Expert

Kevin Swindell

Although the son of Sprint Car legend Sammy Swindell is sure to garner a lot

Kian Gohar

Futurist and bestselling author of Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest

Kim Geddie

Author and Leading Educational Consultant of Effective Strategies to Increase Student Achievement

Kim Lear

Trendspotter and Researcher on the Multi-generational Workforce

Kim Phuc Phan Thi

Kim Phuc Phan Thi is known around the world as the little girl in the Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph from the Vietnam War

Kimberly S. Reed

Global Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Executive Strategist | Top Rated Corporate Trainer | Award Winning Speaker

Kristen Hadeed

Founder of Student Maid, a successful cleaning company and author of Permission To Screw Up

Kyle and Brent Pease

Two brothers with an indelible bond, tap into the soul of the individual, helping each person to believe that anything is possible

Kyle Maynard

2004 ESPY Award winner (Best Athlete with a Disability), and a year later was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Kyle Schwartz

Teacher and author of I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids

Lance Allred

The First Legally Deaf Player in NBA History

Larry Bird

Larry Bird, referred to as “The Living Legend” by Sports Illustrated, is credited with the

Larry Csonka

NFL Hall of Fame Superbowl Champion, TV Personality and Businessman

Larry Johnson

For twenty five years, Larry has helped organizations build more productive and profitable working cultures

Larry McReynolds

One of NASCAR’s most successful and recognized crew chiefs is Larry McReynolds. Larry’s NASCAR career

Larry Winget

bestselling author, television personality, social commentator and internationally acclaimed speaker

Laura Lewis-Barr

Whether helping individuals ace a job interview, or leaders inspire their teams, Laura Lewis-Barr has

Laura Robb

Author, teacher, coach, and speaker, Laura Robb has completed 43years of teaching in grades 4-8.

Lawrence Jones

Fox News contributor, investigative journalist and Campus Reform’s Editor-in-Chief

Leana Wen

Physician, Healthcare Executive, CNN Medical Analyst, Former Baltimore Health Commissioner, Contributing Columnist – The Washington Post

LeAnn Nickelsen

Founder of Maximize Learning, Author, Presenter on Differentiation, Student Engagement, Poverty, Brain Research, and More!

Lee Jenkins

Author of How to Create a Perfect School

Lee Watanabe-Crockett

Educator and Best Selling Author of Growing Global Digital Citizens, Mindful Assessment and Future-Focused Learning

Leonard Pitts Jr

Writer, Winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary

Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch

Lieutenant Colonel United States Army, Retired

Linda Edgecombe

Certified Speaking Professional, Hall of Fame Speaker, Award Winning Philanthropist

Linda Ellerbee

Best-selling author and breast cancer survivor

Lis Wiehl

Lis Wiehl is one of the nation’s most prominent trial lawyers and highly regarded commentators.

Lisa Bloom

Award-winning journalist and trial attorney Lisa Bloom hosted a daily, live, national television on Court

Liz Kwo

Chief Medical Officer of Everly Health, an innovative home diagnostics company

Liz Wiseman

Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the

LtCol Patricia Murray

Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Instructor Pilot for the California Air National Guard, Expert on Leadership in high-stress and dynamic situations

Lucie Arbuthnot

Lucie Arbuthnot, PhD, is a leading authority on the lifestyle and medical strategies for reducing

Luke Williams

Globally Recognized Authority on Innovation Leadership

Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Lulu Garcia-Navarro is the multi-award winning former host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and was NPR’s first Latina host of a news program

Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett was one of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge during the

Lynne Ecenbarger

Known both for her enthusiasm and expertise, Lynne is a dynamic presenter

Lynne Lancaster

Generational Expert

Lynne Twist

Global activist, fundraiser, speaker, consultant, and author who has trained thousands of fundraisers to be more effective in their work

Maddy Dychtwald

Co-Founder of Age Way, author of Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better

Magic Johnson

Basketball Legend, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

Mahtob Mahmoody

Subject of the biographical book “Not Without My Daughter” which was made into a major motion picture featuring Sally Field

Majora Carter

Urban revitalization strategy consultant, real estate developer, MacArthur Fellow, Peabody Award–winning broadcaster, leader in environmental justice solutions

Manny Perez

Manny Perez is becoming one of the most recognizable Latino Actors in Hollywood. He has

Mara Liasson

National Political Correspondent for NPR

Marc Lewis

A Cognitive Neuroscientist now Blogging, Writing, and Speaking on the Science, Experience, and Treatment of Addiction

Marc Prensky

Marc Prensky, author of BRAIN GAIN: Technology and the Quest for Digital Wisdom, is an

Marci Shimoff

Marci Shimoff is the author of the new instant runaway bestseller, Happy for No Reason:

Marcia Tate

Leading Educational Consultant Former Executive Director of Professional Development for the DeKalb County School System

Marcus Buckingham

Leader of the Strengths Revolution Marcus Buckingham is a global researcher and thought leader focused

Marcus Lemonis

*Serial Entrepreneur, Investor, and Leadership Expert *Chairman and CEO, Camping World *Star of CNBC’s ‘The

Margaret Hoelzer

Three-time Olympic medalist; Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivor; Spokesperson for the National Children’s Advocacy Center

Marie Pasinski

Marie Pasinski, M.D. is a Harvard neurologist, brain health expert and author. A graduate of

Marilyn Tam

Marilyn Tam, Ph.D. is a Speaker, Author, Consultant, Board Certified Executive/Corporate Coach, CEO of Marilyn

Mark Divine

Former Navy Seal, Author, Fitness Expert and Leadership Trainer

Mark Jeffries

Art of Business Influence, Former Stockbroker

Mark Mayfield

Former High School Teacher, Corporate Lobbyist and Entrepreneur who Delivers Humor as his Message

Mark Schulman

Rockstar Keynote and Celebrity Drummer Mark Schulman redefines the term “keynote speaker”

Marshall Goldsmith

Dr. Goldsmith is the author or editor of 42 books, which have sold over 2.5

Mary Fisher

Artist, Author, HIV Advocate

Mary Kelly

Commander Mary Kelly Brings military strategies, tactics, and motivation to leaders looking for resilience and business growth. Author 15 books. PhD Economics.

Mathew Knowles

Film & TV Executive, Legendary Music Mogul, Speaker, Author, Entrepreneur

Matt Booth

As an Attitude Expert, Matt’s humor, quick wit, and ability to connect with your people will create meaningful positive attitude changes

Matt Light

Superbowl Champion, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Outdoorsman

Matthew E. May

Matthew E. May is an internationally recognized thought leader on strategy, innovation, and lean. Founder

Matthew Horace

Author of The Black and The Blue, A Cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in America’s Law Enforcement

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney was born on February 3, 1965, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was raised in

Maureen Healy

Maureen Healy is an award-winning author, speaker and leader in the field of children’s emotional health.

MC Lyte

Author and recording artist and the first rap artist ever to perform at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall

Meagan Johnson

Researcher, Author, Expert on Managing and Motivating Different Generations in the Workforce

Meaghan Corson

Meaghan is truly passionate about storytelling, so it’s no surprise she started her career off

Mel Robbins

Creator of the global phenomenon – The 5 Second Rule

Melanie Roach

As an aspiring young gymnast, Melanie Roach‘s commitment to excellence took her all the way

Melissa Dickson

Bringing joy back to teaching

Melissa Galt

Melissa Galt is a national lifestyle designer, speaker and author. The great granddaughter of acclaimed

Melissa Lavigne-Delville

CEO of Culture Co-op and One of the Foremost Experts on Culture and Trends

Michael Abrashoff

Took the Worst Ship in the Navy and Turned it into the Best Performing Ship

Michael Apkon

Former President and CEO of Tufts Medical Center with a unique perspective on both the US health care system as well as the single payer Canadian system

Michael Beschloss

Award-winning Historian and Best-selling Author

Michael Buffer

Michael Buffer is world renowned for his tuxedo image and famous trademarked phrase “LET’S GET

Michael Cannon

Michael F. Cannon is the Cato Institute’s director of health policy studies

Michael Fullan

  Michael Fullan, O.C., is the former Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in

Michael Gurian

Michael Gurian is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty five books published in

Michael H. Cohen

Michael H. Cohen is an attorney, writer and futurist who counsels leaders in the health & wellness industry.  

Michael Kelley

Michael Kelley was dropped on his head as a young child. Some would argue that

Michael Matera

Proclaimed nationally and internationally as a gamification guru he transforms the traditional classroom into a high-energy environment

Michael Samuelson

Over the past 35 years – from Boston to Brussels, London to Little Rock, Peoria

Michael Steele

Former Lieutenant Governor of Maryland and the Former Chairman of the Republican National Committee

Michael Strahan

Two-time Emmy winner, Super Bowl Champion and Peabody award winning journalist Michael Strahan currently co-hosts

Michael Tanner

Michael Tanner heads research into a variety of domestic policies, with an emphasis on poverty

Michael Tchong

Labeled “America’s most influential trendspotter” by the U.K.’s The Daily Telegraph

Michael Young

Michael A. Young, MHA, FACHE, is President and Chief Executive Officer of Temple University Hospital

Michelle Lee

MIT-trained computer scientist, attorney, first woman Under Secretary of Commerce and former Head of Patents and Patent Strategy for Google

Michelle Malkin

Conservative political commentator, award winning author and journalist

Michelle Poler

Founder of Hello Fears, a Social Movement Empowering Millions to Step Outside of the Comfort Zone

Michelle Schenandoah

Writer, Thought Leader and Traditional member of the On^yota’:aka (Oneida) Nation Wolf Clan of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy

Michio Kaku

Internationally Recognized Physicist, TV and Radio Personality and Best-Selling Author

Mike Cosentino

Although he did not start running until he moved to Atlanta in 1994, he has

Mike Domitrz

Do you want a lead authority who is going to have your audience rolling in

Mike Eruzione

Team Captain for the “Miracle on Ice” 1980 Gold Medal Olympic Hockey win

Mike Frank

Hall of Fame Speaker who is motivational and can address Leadership, Attitude, Communication and Sales

Mike Hayes

Commanding Officer of SEAL Team TWO in Afghanistan, former Director of Defense Policy and Strategy at the National Security Council, author and experienced senior leader in the private sector

Mike Lynch

Former sports anchor for WCVB TV channel 5

Mike Massimino

Former NASA Astronaut, NY Times Best Selling Author, First Person to Tweet from Space, Columbia University Professor

Mike Mullane

Former NASA shuttle pilot and award-winning author

Mike Rayburn

He combines world-class guitar playing with comedy to help people realize their potential life’s goals

Mike Schlappi

Paralympic medalist and world champion in wheelchair basketball, Author of Shot Happens

Mike Walsh

CEO, Thought Leader, Global Nomad, Author, Publisher, Photographer, Futurist

Mina Starsiak

Star of HGTV’s Good Bones and co-founder and owner of Two Chicks and a Hammer

Mitzi Dulan

Nutrition Spokesperson, Author, Celebrity Nutritionist and Media Expert

Molly Fletcher

One of the first female sports agents

Montel Williams

Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an inspirational Emmy Award winning television personality

Murray Banks

Former Teacher Turned National Triathlon Champion and World Class Skier

Myron Dueck

Educator, author of ‘Grading Smarter Not Harder’

Naked Eyes

A key presence in the synth pop movement of the early ’80s, Naked Eyes formed

Nanci Smith

Nanci N. Smith, PhD, is a full-time national and international consultant and featured conference speaker

Nancy Brinker

Nancy G. Brinker is regarded as the leader of the global breast cancer movement. Her

Nancy Giordano

Leading Strategic Futurist

Nancy Thomas

Nancy Thomas, the Mother of three birth children, two adopted children, one child being raised

Nastia Liukin

Nastia Liukin, world-renown gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, is known for her exceptional athletic ability

Natalie Randolph

Seasoned Educator, Title IX Coordinator, Founder of the Student Athlete Project, Former Head HS Football Coach

Natalie Stavas

Natalie went from Runner to First Responder in the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing

Nate Kaufman

Expert on Strategies Achieving Peak Performance, Managed Care, Hospital-Physician Transactions, and Joint Ventures

Nathan Jamail

Expert Speaker, Best Selling Author & Executive Coach on Sales, Culture & Leadership

Neal Petersen

Inspiring organizations to foster innovation, build stronger teams, adapt under pressure, and cultivate a mind-set that focuses on solutions!

Neil Ihde

Neil Ihde is a speaker, lecturer, consultant and founder of Life IQ where he motivates groups and individuals to work, play, relate and live intelligently.

Nicholas Webb

World-renowned Business Futurist, Innovation Thought Leader, Author

Nick Morris

Nick Morris travels the country sharing his story in hopes of inspiring and motivating others

Nicole Maines

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* Transgender Youth Advocate, Actress, subject of the NY Times bestseller “Becoming Nicole”

Nicole Malachowski

First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander

Niki Spears

Author, Expert Eduprenuer, and Chief Culture Cre8or

Nikki Giovanni

Renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator

Nikki Stone

America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing

Noreen LaBatt

Cancer got the girls, the girls got even. Meet Noreen. She turned a near-death experience

Olga Mizrahi

Marketing Expert on Personal Branding and the Gig Economy

Omari Scott Simmons

Professor of Business Law & Recognized Expert on College Access as well as Corporate Governance

Oz Sanchez

Marine Corps Special Operations Forces Combat Vet, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Handcycling Paralympic Gold Medalist

Ozzie Smith

World Series Champion and considered the best fielding shortstop of all time

Pandit Dasa

Mindful Leadership Expert, Author and Former Monk

Parag Khanna

Leading global strategy advisor, world traveler, and best-selling author

Passing Zone

World class jugglers who present a true demonstration of The Power of Partnership

Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar‘s polished mainstream pop/rock made her one of the more popular female vocalists of

Pat Riley

The current President and former Head Coach of the Miami HEAT and Hall of Fame

Pat Williams

Pat Williams is a basketball Hall-of-Famer, co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic and former general

Pat Wood

Pat Wood, III Principal, Wood3 Resources Energy infrastructure developer Pat Wood, III has a long

Patricia Russell-McCloud

A “speaker’s speaker” Pat specializes in ascertaining the organization’s culture, interests and challenge

Patrick Henry

Author, Songwriter, and Business Humorist

Patrick Lencioni

Author of best-selling books on teamwork, leadership, and management

Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart is one of the most acclaimed performers working today. His career includes numerous

Patty McCord

Former Chief Talent Officer of Netflix, HR and Workplace Expert

Paul DAngelo

One of the Nation’s Top Stand-up Comedians

Paul Tukey

Paul Tukey, 49, is an American journalist, author, filmmaker and motivational public speaker, who has

Paul White

Psychologist, Speaker, Author and Consultant Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant

Paula Boggs

Former General Counsel for Starbucks, Army Veteran, Entrepreneur, Diversity Leader and Musician

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone‘s insightful musings about the world around her have been catching on like a

Paula Statman

Paula Statman, B.S.E., M.S.S.W. is an award-winning author, internationally respected educator, and media spokesperson who

Pauline Frommer

Co-hosts, with her father the travel legend Arthur Frommer, a nationally syndicated radio talk show, The Travel Show

Pearl Abraham

Pearl Abraham is the author of four novels, American Taliban, The Seventh Beggar, Giving Up

Pedro Noguera

Award winning educator focused on research and advocacy efforts aimed at fighting poverty

Peg Neuhauser

Peg Neuhauser is a management and organizational consultant, specializing in the areas of conflict management,

Pete Gustin

Legally blind voice over artist heard on hundreds of radio and television stations across the U.S.

Pete Hall

Award-winning former principal and best-selling education author

Pete Rose

Peter Edward Rose was born April 14, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Pete’s father, who played

Peter Brown

Peter Jay Brown is a director and cinematographer, who specializes in real life stories, cultural

Peter Buffett

Emmy Award-winning musician Peter Buffett has an acclaimed career that spans more than 28 years

Peter Elkind

Award winning writer

Peter Guber

Visionary. Pioneer. Maverick. #1 NYT bestselling author

Peter Hillary

People are inspired by great adventure. And the name Peter Hillary is synonymous with adventure.

Peter Oosterhuis

Peter Oosterhuis, CBS golf analyst and Sr. PGA Tour player, got his start in broadcasting

Peter Pace

General Peter Pace, United States Marine Corps (Retired) General Peter Pace retired from active duty

Peter Senge

Peter M. Senge is a senior lecturer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is

Peter Zeihan

STRATEGIST, THINKER, FUTURIST, SPEAKER

Phil Hansen

Internationally-Recognized Artist, Interactive Collaboration Art Experience for Attendees

Phil Simms

CBS NFL Lead Analyst, Super Bowl MVP, Co-Host on Showtimes “Inside the NFL”

Phyllis Karas

Novelist and Author, Dubbed the Unofficial Biographer of the Whitey Bulger Gang

President Carlos Alvarado Quesada

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* 48th President of the Republic of Costa Rica

Princess Sarah Culberson

Sierra Leone Princess. Humanitarian. Educator. Author. Bounce Trumpet Award Recipient

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Ralph Fletcher

Ralph Fletcher has been a mentor to teachers and young writers everywhere. He frequently works

Ray Davies

Ray Davies is the lead singer, chief songwriter, and rhythm guitarist in the Kinks, one

Raymond McNulty

President of the National Dropout Prevention Center and the Successful Practices Network

Renata Rafferty

Renata J. Rafferty is among the most engaging and sought-after speakers on philanthropy in the

Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant

Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant‘s story reads like an epic adventure filled with near misses, struggle,

Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr

President and CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus, an organization that has registered thousands of young people to vote

Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender

Understanding the Different Generations that Shop – and Work – in Your Business

Richard Dic Donohue

Having been shot and gravely wounded by one of the Boston marathon bombers he brings his story of survival, resilience and adaptability to your audience

Richard Elmore

Richard Elmore joined the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 1990, having

Rick Reilly

An 11-time National Sportswriter of the Year, Rick Reilly is one of the best known

Rick Segel

Rick Segel & Associates is a twenty year old training, writing, publishing consortium with affiliate

Rick Steves

Host of the public television series, Rick Steves‘ Europe, and author of 22 European travel books

Rick Wormeli

Award-Winning Educator / Author

Rikki Klieman

Television anchor, legal analyst, trial attorney, actor and best-selling author, Rikki Klieman has earned a

Risha Grant

Award-winning diversity consultant

Rita Moreno

Legendary Oscar-winning actress-singer-dancer

Rob Lilwall

“The only constant in life is change”, so said the philosopher Heraclitus. Today, issues of

Rob Paulsen

Maybe you’ve never heard of Rob Paulsen. But you’ve heard him. A lot.

Rob Riggle

Comedian, Emmy-nominated Actor, Retired Marine

Robert Bryce

Author of six books on energy and innovation

Robert Cialdini

New York Times Bestselling author and the foundational expert in the science of influence

Robert Costa

Robert Costa is an acclaimed national political reporter and analyst, and co-author of Peril with

Robert Siciliano

ROBERT SICILIANO, CSP, the #1 Best Selling Amazon.com author and CEO, may get your attention

Robert Spector

One of America’s Leading Experts on Customer Experience and Employee Experience

Robert Stevenson

Entrepreneur, Author, Expert on Risk and Competition

Robert Strong

This twice voted San Francisco’s ‘Best Comedian’ and three times voted San Francisco’s ‘Best Magician’ creates a custom experience for your audience.

Robert Swan

The first person in history to walk to both the North and South Poles

Robert Tucker

Renowned global futurist and innovation keynote speaker

Robert Wise

Former Governor and author of Raising the Grade: How High School Reform Can Save Our Youth and Our Nation

Roberto Clemente Jr.

Roberto Clemente, Jr., or in the Spanish naming system Roberto Clemente Zabala, is a baseball

Robin Meade

As one of America’s most popular and versatile broadcast journalists, Robin Meade has given a

Robin Steinberg

Robin Steinberg is the CEO of The Bail Project, a national organization modeled after The

Robyn Benincasa

Professional adventure racer, best-selling author and motivational speaker she speaks on teamwork, leadership and change

Rocky Bleier

Wounded Vietnam vet who returned from the war to play pro football and chronicled in the movie “Fighting Back”

Rodney Harrison

For years there was no question why NFL receivers feared going over the middle against

Roger Ballentine

Roger Ballentine is the Founder and President of Green Strategies Inc., a strategic environmental and

Roger Crawford

Best Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker, NCAA Division I Tennis Champion

Roger Dawson

Roger Dawson is one of America’s top experts in the art of negotiating. Dawson is

Roland S. Martin

Nationally award-winning journalist, author and political analyst

Ron Berger

Ron Berger is the Senior Advisor for Teaching & Learning at EL Education, a nonprofit

Ron Insana

CNBC Senior Analyst and Commentator, Trailblazing Financial Journalist, Bestselling Author and Financial Professional

Ron Jaworski

NFL veteran, successful entrepreneur, and acclaimed national football analyst

Ron Kaufman

For more than three decades, Ron Kaufman has helped companies on every continent build a

Ron Poster Trio

Boston-based pianist Ron Poster leads his swing trio playing songs made famous during the Count

Ron Ritchhart

Author of The Power of Making Thinking Visible, Creating Cultures of Thinking & Making Thinking Visible

Ronn Lucas

Called The World’s Best Ventriloquist by The New York Times and The Times, London

Ross Shafer

Humorous, former game show host, who speaks on teamwork, customer service and his personal journey to success

Roy Petitfils

Author of several books, addresses issues like life changes, depression, suicide, anxiety, eating disorders and self-harm

Ruben Gonzalez

Author, Four-Time Olympian, Award Winning Speaker

Ruby Payne

International and national speaker on economic diversity and social economic class. Expert on the impact of financial and emotional poverty on learning

Rudy Ruettiger

His life story immortalized with the film, RUDY, he achieved his dream which was to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish

Rulon Gardner

Olympic Gold Medalist, Survivor, Motivational Speaker

Rusty Wallace

For over 30 years, racing legend Rusty Wallace has delighted racing fans not only with

Ryan Estis

Ryan Estis understands the challenges business leaders and top performers face, because he’s been in

Ryan Pitts

Medal of Honor Recipient for Actions in Afghanistan

Sally Hogshead

Fascinate a customer or employee and create a fascinating brand for yourself or your organization

Salome Thomas-EL

The Immortality of Influence: Believing Every Child Can Achieve Their Dreams

Sam Glenn

An authority on the topic of attitude, chalk art performance artist and author of over 30 books on personal and professional development

Samantha Brown

In her 10 years at Travel Channel, Samantha Brown has visited dozens of countries, hundreds

Sammy and Dixie Davis

Medal of Honor recipient and his wife discuss issues related to veterans & their families with the message to never give up

Sampson Davis

Named “One of The Premiere Role Models of the World” by Oprah Winfrey, Physician, Author, Inspiration

Sandra Guzman

Prize-winning journalist, author, essayist, and editor

Sarita Maybin

Communication expert and Author of If You Can’t Say Something Nice, What DO You Say?

Scott Bloom

Veteran comedian and television personality who has built a reputation as the “go-to” choice for business humor

Scott Burrows

Scott has transcended his circumstances to become an expert on transformational change as well as an in-demand inspirational speaker all over the world.

Scott Carney

Investigative Journalist / Anthropologist

Scott Christopher

Humorist and corporate culture expert; Author of The Levity Effect

Scott Deming

Build a team, communicate better and find a formula for sustainable success all wrapped into a comprehensive, easy to implement and energetic program

Scott Hamilton

Olympic Gold Medal figure skating champion, TV Color Commentator and cancer survivor

Scott McKain

Internationally known distinction expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker and virtual presenter

Scott Steinberg

World’s Leading Business Strategist and Master of Innovation

Scott Turow

Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of eleven best-selling works

Scott Waddle

US Navy Commander (Ret.), Best Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker

Scott Zimmer

Generational Expert

Sean Wybrant

2017 Colorado Teacher of the Year, Next Generation Learning Strategies, Technology Use in the Classroom and Personalized Learning

Sekou Andrews

Creator of “poetic voice”- a new speaking category that combines inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry – think “Hamilton” meets “TED.”

Seth Mattison

Fourth Generation Farm Kid, Internationally Renowned Expert and Author on Workforce Trends, Generational Dynamics, and Business Strategy

Shannon Miller

Decorated Olympic Gymnast, Analyst, and Commentator, Cancer Survivor and Author

Shawn Achor

Author of The Happiness Advantage, Experts on the Connection Between Happiness and Success

Shelton Johnson

Yosemite National Park Service ranger and author of Gloryland

Sheriff J.B. Smith

J.B. Smith was continuously elected Sheriff of Smith County from 1976 thru 2012. He managed

Simon T. Bailey

An Educator, Innovator and Writer who Teaches People to be Fearless and Create their Future

Sophia Kianni

Climate Activist, Youngest member of the inaugural United Nations Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change, one of Teen Vogue’s 21 under 21

Soraya Deen

Soraya Deen is a lawyer, an Interfaith Consultant and expert on Nonviolent Communication, Dialogue, Conflict

Spike Lee

Director, Writer, Producer, Actor, Filmmaker

Stephen Harden

Stephen Harden is the CEO and co-founder of LifeWings Partners LLC – a team of

Stephen Shapiro

Stephen Shapiro is one of the foremost authorities on innovation culture, collaboration, and open innovation.

Stephenie Ambrose Tubbs

Stephenie Ambrose Tubbs, daughter of late historian and best selling author Stephen Ambrose, is an

Steve Cohen

Steven Cohen, President of The Negotiation Skills Company in Pride’s Crossing, MA is a graduate

Steve Gilliland

THE SPEAKER A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of

Steve Grogan

New England Patriots Legend

Steve Hargadon

Professional Information: Steve Hargadon is the founder and director of the Learning Revolution Project, the

Steve Montague

Steve Montague is an Executive Vice President for LifeWings with over 30 years in aviation.

Steve Rosen

Chief Operating Officer, Business Strategist and Author of The Domino Effect series, Steve Rosen is

Steve Wozniak

Co Founder of Apple Computer Inc, Entrepreneur, Technology Expert and Philanthropist

Steve Young

NFL Hall of Famer and former San Francisco 49ers All-Pro quarterback Steve Young, is a

Story Musgrave

Former Astronaut with 6 Spaceflights and Mission Control Communicator for 25 Missions

Stuart Ablon

Changeable: How Collaborative Problem Solving Can Help Anyone Change at Home, at School, and at Work

Stuart Schlossman

Stuart Shlossman has two decades of negotiation experience on complex and high profile deals. Stuart

Sue Beers

Author & Expert on School Improvement, Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Instruction, Assessment & Literacy

Sue Nelle DeHart

She has served as a classroom teacher in K–12, a teacher of the deaf, a special education teacher, an elementary principal, and a central office administrator

Summer Sanders

Summer Sanders was the most decorated swimmer at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, winning two

Susan Cain

NY Times best selling author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking

Susan Dentzer

Susan Dentzer is the President and Chief Executive Officer of America’s Physician Groups, the organization

Susan Ershler

Seven Summits climber who blends business themes in with stories of adventure, teamwork and goal setting

Susan Stamberg

Special Correspondent for National Public Radio and the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program,

Susie Coelho

Susie Coelho is the embodiment of inspiration and motivation. But that shouldn’t come as a

Suze Orman

Suze Orman has been called “a force in the world of personal finance” and a

Sydney Chaffee

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* National Teacher of the Year (2017) Blends Storytelling, Theater, and Humor to Motivate

Talee Vang

Expert in LGBTQ issues in Healthcare

Tamera Mowry

Actor, producer, host, author and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley is taking Hollywood by storm. Named to

Tarun Wadhwa

Writer and Entrepreneur Working at the Intersection of Technology, International Development, and Public Policy

Tatanka Means

Award Winning Native American Actor, Comedian & Speaker

Ted Nugent

With over 30 million albums sold and more media face-time than most active politicians, Ted

Ted Reinstein

Best known in New England as a journalist and reporter for “Chronicle”

Terry Bowden

Coach Terry Bowden has compiled a career record of 159-92-2 as a head college football

Terry Jones

Founder of Travelocity.com

Terry McAulay

Rules Analyst, Sunday Night Football, Football Night in America, and Notre Dame Football

The Danger Committee

Customized Comedy and Daring Visual Antics which are Good Clean Fun for any Organization

The Education Avengers, Champions of Virtual Learning: Webinar Series

The Education Avengers, Champions of Virtual Learning

The Reverend Al Sharpton

Founder and President of the National Action Network and Host of PoliticsNation on MSNBC

The Second City

Entertaining audiences and launching the careers North America’s most famous actors and comedians for over 60 years

Theresa Behenna

Uplifting People through the Power of Humor and Music

Thom Singer

Thom Singer has more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience with firms such

Thomas Davenport

Extending his work on analytics and big data he crafts a future view of humans in the workplace

Thomas Guskey

Thomas R. Guskey, Ph.D., is Professor of Educational Psychology in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky.

Thomas Koulopoulos

Entrepreneur, Innovator, Futurist and author of eleven books including his most recent, Revealing the Invisible, The Gen Z Effect, and Cloud Surfing

Thomas Murray

2017 Education Thought Leader of the Year, Author of Learning Transformed

Thomas Wood

Thomas Wood is the president of Watershed Associates and author of the Best Negotiating Practices

Tim Daggett

With a perfect 10, Tim Daggett clinched the first Olympic gold medal for the U.S.

Tim Elmore

Dr. Tim Elmore is the Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, a non-profit organization created

Tim Gard

Laugh-out-loud funnyman and recognized authority in stress reduction through humor

Tim Hodges

Consults with K-12 School Districts on Employee Selection, Employee Engagement, and Well-being

Tim Sanders

Internet pioneer and best-selling author, Tim Sanders advises Fortune 500 executives on leadership, marketing and

Tim Westerberg

Former Principal and author of Charting a Course to Standards-Based Grading: What to Stop, What to Start, and Why It Matters

Timothy Jost

Timothy Jost retired as the Robert L. Willett Family Professorship of Law at the Washington

Todd Buchholz

Former White House Economic Policy Director, Economist, Trend Forecaster, Investor, Author, Politics, Global Economy

Todd Whitthorne

Todd Whitthorne is one of the country’s leading authorities on Health and Wellness and communicates

Tom Anderson

Tom Anderson is the founder and CEO of Supernova Companies, leading the effort to build

Tom Flick

All-Pro Authority on Leadership, Leading Change and Increasing Performance A dynamic and highly sought-after speaker,

Tom Hayes

Tom Hayes is a master storyteller and life motivator. With great resilience and undying determination

Tom Hopkins

Tom Hopkins carries the standard as a master sales trainer and is recognized as the

Tom Schimmer

Education Author and Consultant, Expert on Assessment, Grading, Educational Leadership and Positive Behavior Interventions

Tom Wootton

Since 2003, Tom Wootton has addressed groups throughout the United States at state and national

Tomasz Drybala

Extreme runner, author, and mindful movement teacher who plans to run the circumference of the Earth

Tony V

Nationally recognized headline comedian

Tracey Gold

Tracey Gold has virtually grown up on television. She made an auspicious television debut in

Twist and Shout

Twist & Shout is truly the definitive Beatles experience played by brilliant musicians with an

Ty Bennett

Best Selling author, Founder of “The Leadership Institute”, Top 40 Under 40

Tyler Oakley

Tyler Oakley is an independent creator on YouTube, one of the largest digital platforms to

Tyrone Hayes

Tyrone Hayes was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. Encouraged by his parents (Romeo

Tyrone Howard

Social Justice Advocate

Urban Meyer

Three-Time National Champion College Football Coach, Studio Analyst for Fox Sports and Big Ten Network, Author

Van Jones

Author, CNN political contributor, host of the Van Jones Show and main advocate for the Green Jobs Act

Vern Yip

HGTV Design Star judge Vern Yip is an award-winning architectural and interior designer who gained

Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour

America’s First Black Female Combat Pilot, Former Marine & Cop; Author, Zero to Breakthrough; and Consultant to Business

Vicki Hitzges

Vicki Hitzges  is an expert in creating positive work environments. (Whether the work takes place

Victoria Labalme

With a presentation that is funny, theatrical and poignant she talks about being “Risk Forward” (her new book title) and taking smart risks

Victoria Thompson

STEM coach and consultant for education in technology

Vince Papale

Local schoolteacher who took on the challenge to become an NFL star, as depicted in the Disney film Invincible

Vinh Giang

He shares 3 key business ideas and demonstrates them using the art of magic with on-stage audience participation

Virginia Rojas

Author of Strategies for Success with English Language Learners and Educating English Language Learners

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Virtual Event Consultant

Vishaan Chakrabarti

Architect, educator, and author, Chakrabarti designs and advocates for an ecological and equitable urban future centered on human connectedness

Vivek Wadhwa

Globally respected voice on advancing technologies and innovation

Waldo Waldman

Decorated Fighter Pilot. New York Times Bestselling Author. Hall of Fame Speaker.

Wally Lamb

Wally Lamb is the critically acclaimed and beloved author of She’s Come Undone and I

Walter Bond

Brings a message that is Customized, Solutions Oriented and Results Driven

Warren Moon

Pro Football Hall of Famer with the Houston Oilers and current Broadcaster

Water Coolers

For nearly 15 years, THE WATER COOLERS have entertained audiences around the world, as far

Wendy Murawski

Wendy Murawski, Ph.D. is the Executive Director and Eisner Endowed Chair for the Center for

William Bennett

Over the course of his professional life, in education, government and the private sector, he has written or co-authored more than 25 books

William Parrett

Through his books and lectures Bill has helped transform high poverty public schools into high performance schools

Willie Jolley

Hall of Fame Speaker, #1 Rated XM Radio Host, Best Selling Author

Winona LaDuke

Winona LaDuke is an internationally renowned activist working on issues of sustainable development renewable energy

Xavier Cooper

Former NFL player, investor, and co-founder of the scholarship fund Everyone Learns Differently

Zonya Foco

Nutritionist Zonya Foco is on a mission to win the war on obesity, diabetes and

Zuriel Oduwole

Global Speaker, Film Maker, Girl Education Advocate, International Peace Envoy, Presidential Advisor