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<p>A Washington correspondent for <em>The Daily Beast</em>, Eleanor Clift is one of the nation’s preeminent political analysts, delivering an insider&#39;s view of the legislative and political landscape. Clift guides audiences through the corridors of power with a candid, entertaining, and informative overview of what&#39;s happening in the nation&#39;s capital.

<p>Gain a new and humbling perspective of success, adversity, leadership and perseverance as John Bul Dau reveals his story from South Sudanese refugee to prominent human rights advocate and entrepreneur.</p><p>Born in war-torn South Sudan, John was just 13 when he faced starvation, disease and violence as one of 27,000 boys driven from their villages during the country’s brutal civil war in 1987. Bravely leading displaced boys across Sudan for hundreds of miles, he eventually arrived in Kenya, and immigrated to the United States in 2001.

<p>Chris Mooney writes about energy and the environment at <i>The Washington Post</i>. In May of 2020, Mooney and his staff won the Explanatory Reporting Pulitzer Prize for their groundbreaking series that showed with scientific clarity the dire effects of extreme temperatures on the planet.</p><p>Mooney previously worked at <i>Mother Jones</i>, where he wrote about science and the environment and hosted a weekly podcast.

<p>Jason Young has been called a "rare breed" when it comes to developing leaders and customer service initiatives. During his 10 years at Southwest Airlines, the airline consistently rated No.

<p>Crystal Kadakia is a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and trusted advisor to mission-driven and STEM organizations navigating the complexities of culture change.

<p>One of hip-hop’s most respected artists, Che "Rhymefest" Kweku delivers powerful insight on healing divides, finding your purpose, and empowering communities through the arts.</p><p>Rhymefest is a writer, artist, activist and teacher known for shattering negative stereotypes about hip-hop and establishing himself as a positive role model for underprivileged youth.

<p>Widely known as Dr. Manny, popular FOX News contributor, Manny Alvarez, M.D. has established himself as a distinguished medical expert and one of the most sought after doctors in the country. As senior managing health editor for Fox News and its affiliates, Alvarez offers expertise on a variety of top-rated shows including, Fox & Friends, Your World w/Cavuto, The Kelly File and the O’Reilly Factor.</p>

<p>Tom Morrison is a life coach and award-winning Association Executive who lives and breathes marketplace disruption and personal development. Tom lead his company to over a 1,000% growth increase since 2006, through using the key elements he shares in his keynotes. Tom's energetic keynote, "When Uberization Collides With Your Industry," has been a wake up call to industries across the country.</p><p>Over Tom’s 20+ year career as a trade association CEO, he has been a student of marketplace disruption, as well as personal development.

<p>Dr. Joan Morgan is an award-winning journalist and author, and a provocative cultural critic. Morgan's passion and commitment to the accurate documentation of hip-hop culture combined with adept cultural criticism placed her at the forefront of music journalism.</p><p>She was one of the original staff writers at <i>Vibe</i> magazine and a contributing editor and columnist for<i> Spin</i>.

<p>Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for <em>USA Today</em>, a commentator for CNN, ABC News, PBS <em>NewsHour, </em>and National Public Radio, a best-selling author, and a nationally-known speaker.