AJ Carr

Youth Actor, Community Activist, and Speaker on Leadership, Decision Making and Success

Alan Blankstein

Award Winning Author and Education Leader

Alfie Kohn

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

Allen Mallory

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

Anna Maria Chavez

First woman of color to lead The Girl Scouts

Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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

Brian Mendler

Dynamic Education Speaker / Author of National Best Selling book – That One Kid / Co-author of International Best Seller – Discipline with Dignity

Charles Appelstein

Internationally Prominent Youth Care Training Specialist and Author

Connie Chung

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

Craig and Marc Kielburger

Brothers and founders of Free The Children, Craig and Marc Kielburger are two of the

Dr. Bobbi Wegner

Child Advocacy Expert, Psychologist, Writer of the column on Psychology Today called “Perfectly Imperfect Parenting”

Dr. Crystal Kuykendall

Educator, Attorney, Author, Human Resource Expert

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. Marianne Neifert

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

Dr. Nancy Sindelar

Nancy W. Sindelar, Ph.D., works with schools to increase student achievement through the alignment of

Dr. Peter Alsop

Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, Educator and Humorist

Dr. Ronald Ferguson

Ron Ferguson is an MIT-trained economist whose teaching and research for over 30 years at

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. Thomas Phelan

Registered Clinical Psychologist and Author of Several Books on Parenting and Mental Health

Elizabeth Smart

Elizabeth’s abduction and recovery continues to motivate parents, law enforcement and leaders worldwide to focus on children’s safety

Eric Rossen

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

Erin Merryn

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

Harvey Alston

Former Head Football Coach, Educator, Business Professional and Author

Hill Harper

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

Ian Jukes

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

Jack Hartmann

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

Jackie Joyner Kersee

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

Jim Craig

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

Jim Kelly

Since former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer Jim Kelly retired from football, he has

Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis

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

Kim Phuc

Every picture tells a story, but none like this one. A photograph of a young

Lance Allred

The First Legally Deaf Player in NBA History, Speaks on the 5 Principles of Perseverance

Lee Watanabe-Crockett

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

Linda Ellerbee

Journalist, award-winning television documentary producer, writer, anchor and best-selling author

Mahtob Mahmoody

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

Matt Light

Superbowl Champion, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Outdoorsman

Maureen Healy

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

Michael Gurian

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

Nancy Samalin

Help is on the way for your families! Internationally renowned parenting expert and best-selling author,

Nancy Thomas

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

Pat Williams

Pat Williams is the senior vice president of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Also one of

Paula Statman

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

Roy Petitfils

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

Sonia Manzano

Sonia Manzano has been a presence on Public Television since the 1970’s. Raised in the

Stuart Ablon

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

Ted McCain

First and foremost, Ted McCain is an educator. He has taught high school students at

Ted Nugent

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