From 1967 to 1971, Kathleen Cleaver was the communications secretary of the Black Panther Party, the first woman member of their Central Committee. Today Kathleen is a Senior Research Associate at the Yale Law School and executive producer of the International Black Panther Film Festival. Kathleen has co-edited a collection of essays entitled Liberation, Imagination and the Black Panther Party.

Father and inventor of the gourmet cookies "Famous Amos", Wally Amos launched the company in 1975 and ten years later the business was work $10 million. Amos was also a theatrical agent at the William Morris Agency where he worked with Simon & Garfunkel, the Supremes and many more musical acts. In addition to his business, Amos is heavily involved in literacy causes, serving as national spokesman for the Literacy Volunteers of America.

A member of the linguistics department faculty at Georgetown University, where she is one of only two in the College of Arts and Sciences who hold the distinguished rank of University Professor, Deborah Tannen is best selling author of several books including You Just Don't Understand and Taking 9 to 5: Women and Men at Work.

CEO of S. Graham & Associates (SGA), a management and marketing consulting company that specializes in the corporate and educational markets, Stedman Graham author of NYT best selling books including You Can Make It Happen. He speaks on the topics of maximizing leadership, achieving success, growing a business, embracing diversity, achieving optimal health, and personal and professional branding.

Recognized as an All-State basketball player his senior year, Walter Bond received a scholarship to the University of Minnesota. Walter's professional career as basketball player included playing for the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons. Toward the end of his basketball career, Walter became the owner of a national franchise which helped him get his feet wet in the business world. Now through Walter Bond Seminars, Walter is sharing his life long lessons of success and failure with organizations throughout America.

A sought-after life coach and speaker, Valorie Burton is the author of five books on personal development, including How Did I Get So Busy?, Listen to Your Life, and What's Really Holding You Back?. A professional certified coach (PCC), she coaches entrepreneurs and professionals seeking a more purposeful path. Success Magazine named her book Why Not You? 28 Days to Authentic Confidence one of the "Top 25 must-read success books"

With degrees in Business and Philosophy and the author of two best selling books, Jungle and Laws of the Jungle, Yossi Ghinsberg is truly a cosmopolitan figure and eternal nomad. He's been appointed Vice President of The Center for Investigation & Treatment of Addiction. In this capacity, Yossi promoted a new humanitarian approach to treatment of opiate addiction, establishing 12 treatment and research centers around the world and establishing his own clinics in Australia where he also launched the 'Alma Libre' initiative to educate society about opiate addiction and promote reintegration of rehabilitated patients.

Accomplished stage actor Ben Vereen is one the most revered and respected actors and showman alive. He has earned the prestigious Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for "Best Actor in a Musical". In 2002, he received the Black Theatre Award. Performing worldwide, Vereen's acting credits continue to give us memorable roles. The lecture circuit has become an integral part of Vereen's career; as he has become one of the Nations' most requested speakers among audiences of all ages.

Former NBA Chicago Bulls basketball player, Bob Love was one of the most versatile players who could shoot with his left or right had. Love now works as the Bulls' Director of Community Affairs. His message is one of hope and inspiration as he shares with audiences that you can always achieve your dreams.

BridgeWorks, co-founded by Lynne Lancaster and David Stillman, is dedicated to solving generational puzzles in the workplace and marketplace. Lynne and David are nationally known for energetic, witty, and wise presentations. Whether speaking ...