$20,001 - $30,000

<p>On October 7, 1998, 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, son of Judy and Dennis Shepard, was brutally attacked, tied to a fence in a field outside of Laramie, Wyoming, and left to die. In the aftermath of Matt’s death – an anti-gay hate crime - Judy and Dennis Shepard started the Matthew Shepard Foundation to honor his life and aspirations.

<p>One of the world’s foremost brand innovators, Stefan Olander helped make Nike the sports and fashion icon it is today—and then launched one of <em>Fast Company’</em>s Most Innovative Companies, gravity sportswear company OMORPHO.</p><p>A former Vice President of Advertising and Vice President of Global Digital Innovation, Stefan’s remarkable 21-year career at Nike included multiple cutting-edge global initiatives, including the revolutionary Nike+ experience developed in partnership with Apple, which took the concept of wearable technology mainstream. </p

<p>Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and the former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins. Since retiring from the NFL, Theismann has become a staple of sports broadcasting. The former Washington Redskins quarterback joined ESPN in 1988 after spending two seasons as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports.</p><p>Theismann played football at the University of Notre Dame, where he received All-American honors for his efforts in leading the Fighting Irish to consecutive Cotton Bowls and was the runner up for the Heisman Trophy.

<p>Born and raised in Detroit, Demetrius taught himself graphic design in 3rd grade. By the time he reached 7th grade, he had used those skills to start a clothing brand that would eventually become his current clothing brand, "You Matter by Demetrius Harmon." </p><p>In 9th grade he started posting YouTube videos as a way to cope with a change of schools.

<p>Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian, bestselling author, and Emmy-winning Apple TV+ storyteller whose videos have generated over one billion video views. He inspires audiences to live by his mantra 1MT1MT (One More Thing, One More Time).</p><p>Josh collaborates closely with your planning team to customize each keynote to your audience, event theme, and company culture. He blends clean stand-up comedy with soulful storytelling and research-backed takeaways. Hilarious audience interactions are punctuated by moments of profound reflection.

<p>David Nour is a growth strategist, thought leader and global keynote speaker on Relationship Economics®, the concept of the quantifiable value of business relationships.</p><p>Through his best-selling books, compelling speeches and valuable consulting, Nour demonstrates how relationships are the greatest of-balance-sheet asset any organization possesses, large or small, public or private.

<p>Dr. Scott Parazynski is a highly decorated physician, astronaut, explorer, technology startup founder and CEO who applies the lessons of calculated risk in extreme environment exploration to leadership, teamwork and innovation.</p><p>A graduate of Stanford University and Medical School, Dr. Parazynski trained at Harvard and in Denver in preparation for a career in emergency medicine and trauma. In 1992, he was selected to join NASA’s Astronaut Corps.

<p>As co-founder of No Labels—an organization dedicated to bipartisanship and political problem solving—a political advisor, reform advocate, media columnist and television producer, audiences find Mark McKinnon to be well-versed in all things political. </p><p>Mark’s resume includes a who’s who of causes, companies, and campaigns, including those of former President George W. Bush and the late Senator John McCain, as well as musician and philanthropist, Bono.

<p>Drawing from more than 35 years of experience, including as VP of Talent and Human Resources for Chick-fil-A, Dee Ann Turner shares how to cultivate both employee and guest culture at organizations, and how to select and retain extraordinary talent for successful business and legendary customer service.  </p><p>Dee Ann Turner is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Prior to retirement, she was Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability.

<p>Josh Radnor is a multifaceted artist, captivating audiences with his scene-stealing roles on screen and on stage, while also showcasing his talents as a writer, director and musician.</p><p>Radnor toplined NBC’s new series, <i>Rise</i>, inspired by Michael Sokolove’s novel <i>Drama High</i> and the famed theatre program at Harry S. Truman High School, the music-infused drama is about finding inspiration in unexpected places.