Alex Sheen

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

Allan Lichtman

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

Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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

Baruti Kafele

Award-Winning Educator, Internationally-Renowned Speaker and Best-Selling Author

Bill Rancic

First Winner of NBC’s ‘The Apprentice’, Entrepreneur, Best-selling author, TV Personality, Real Estate Developer, Restaurateur

Brandon Farbstein

At 3’9” he has transformed the lives of individuals across the globe, with a shift in perspective

Buck Angel

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

Candacy Taylor

Author of the bestselling book, Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America

Carl Berstein

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

Casey Neistat

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

Cheewa James

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

Dan Abrams

Chief Legal Analyst for ABC News and Founder of Mediaite

Dayton Duncan

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

Donna Brazile

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

Dr. Alveda King

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

Dr. Bernice A. King

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

Dr. Crystal Kuykendall

Educator, Attorney, Author, Human Resource Expert

Dr. Lonise Bias

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

Dr. Samuel Betances

Diversity Initiatives: Making Sense of the Difference

Dr. Temple Grandin

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

Dr. Wayne Maines

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* Safety Expert and Father of Transgender Youth Advocate Nicole Maines

Ekaterina Walter

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

Eric Mazur

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

Esther Lim

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

Gregg Treinish

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

Hawhenawdies Neal Powless

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

Hill Harper

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

Ice-T

American rapper, songwriter, actor, and producer

Jared Milrad

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

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

Johnny Joey Jones

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

Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis

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

Ken Burns

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

Mary Fisher

Artist, Author, HIV Advocate

MC Lyte

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

Meaghan Corson

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

Mike Domitrz

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

Natalie Randolph

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

Nicole Maines

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

Oz Sanchez

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

Paula Boggs

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

Peter Brown

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

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

Risha Grant

Award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant

Robyn Benincasa

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

Scott Carney

Investigative Journalist / Anthropologist

Soraya Deen

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

Tyler Oakley

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

Vince Papale

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