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<p>Drawing from her incredible life-affirming story of resilience, Maja Kazazic shows organizations and individuals how to harness the power of empathy to turn loss into growth and surpass their greatest expectations. </p><p>When she was 16 years old, Maja Kazazic&#39;s life changed forever. In the summer of 1993, two years into the Bosnian War—a genocide that killed 250,000 people and injured millions—a rocket-propelled grenade exploded in her courtyard destroying her home and killing five of her friends. Her legs were shattered in the blast.

<p>Sharing exhilarating stories from his extraordinary career, commercial astronaut and space program executive Dr. Alan Stern encourages audiences that anything is possible with dedication, perseverance, and strong leadership.</p><p>Dr.

Co-author (with Vivek Wadhwa) of The Driver in the Driverless Car, Alex Salkever explains how current technology trends in AI, machine learning, and computing will impact business, society, and the world we live in.

<p>With his contagious positive energy, Alex Weber immediately impacts audiences and ignites record-breaking achievements, helping leaders, individuals, and organizations gain their competitive edge and unlock new levels of peak performance.

<p>An acclaimed expert in trendcasting and innovation, Shawn DuBravac delivers provocative insights on the ways technologies like generative AI are impacting diverse industries.</p><p>By providing an elevated view of developing trends, Dr.

<p>Described by Billie Jean King as “a bold and dynamic force for good with the courage to fight for social justice, live authentically, and inspire others to do the same,” Joanna Lohman is committed to building a new generation of leaders who harness adversity as a catalyst for success.</p><p>Joanna Lohman is a former professional soccer player and member of the United States Women’s National Team. During her 16-year professional career, she built a platform for social impact and became the first player in Washington Spirit history to have her jersey retired.

<p>A renowned cultural critic who coined the term “Know-Your-Place Aggression,” Koritha Mitchell created the C19 Podcast episode, <em>The N-Word in the Classroom: Just Say No!</em> </p><p>In 2013, Koritha published <em>Love in Action: Noting Similarities Between Lynching Then and Anti-LGBT Violence Now</em>. She found that what lynching and anti-LGBT violence most have in common is the targeted group’s success.

<p>The founder of global human analytics and change consultancy HATCH, whose clients include blue-chip companies such as LinkedIn, Google, Prudential, and LEGO, Monica Parker challenges corporations to advocate for more meaningful work lives. <strong style="color: black;"> </strong></p><p>From the first tickle of curiosity to an unexpected shift in how we perceive the world, there isn’t a person who hasn’t felt wonder, and yet the why and how of this profoundly beneficial emotion is only just beginning to be scientifically defined and explored.

<p>Jessamyn Stanley is an award winning yoga instructor, founder of The Underbelly, and author of <em>Every Body Yoga</em> and <em>Yoke</em>. She empowers her audience of 500k+ to break down barriers: both those that society has set and that they have set for themselves. </p><p>Jessamyn&#39;s work in the wellness space centers around being in community and creating space for students to restore and honor their authentic selves.

<p>As a premier events host, James Hilliard authentically connects conference themes with audiences for maximum impact and retention.</p><p>Since 1992, James has found himself in front of a microphone. It began with radio, moved to the web, and since 2003, through Hilly Productions, he been webcasting, podcasting, creating corporate videos and doing voice-over work.</p><p>Though over 3000 events, James has helped steer the lead generation and training efforts of so many companies through webcasts.</p><p>Whether he’s producing from behind the scenes