Brandon Fleming

*Exclusive with AEI Speakers* An at-risk youth and college dropout turned award-winning Harvard educator

Dr. Steve Perry

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

Tyrone Howard

2015 UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award Winner and one of the 50 most influential scholars in the nation informing educational policy, practice and reform

Kimberly S. Reed

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

Paula Boggs

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

Anna Maria Chavez

First woman of color to lead The Girl Scouts

Holly Mandel

Expert on unleashing Authentic Confidence in women

Ashley Fox

Spanning a 24-year career in television her credits include 7 years as a lead NFL reporter and analyst for ESPN

Elisa Hays

Expert on empathy-fueled leadership, resilience, and inclusion

Gloria Ladson-Billings

Investigates Critical Race Theory Applications for Educators and Examines the Pedagogical Practices of Teachers

Kelly McDonald

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

The Reverend Al Sharpton

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

Sandra Guzman

Prize-winning journalist, author, essayist, and editor

Nicole Malachowski

First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander

Richard Montanez

Creator of the Flamin’ Hot line of products, Richard rose from Janitor at Frito-Lay to VP of Multicultural Sales & Community Activation for PepsiCo North America