Stars of the Screen (U - Campus Speakers & Headliners)

<p>Platon is one of world’s most renowned portrait photographers, having photographed more world leaders than anyone else in history, including six American presidents. </p><p>Shooting portraits for a range of international publications including <em>Rolling Stone, The New York Times </em>magazine<em>, </em>V<em>anity Fair, Esquire, GQ </em>and <em>The Sunday Times </em>magazine, Platon developed a special relationship with<em> TIME</em> magazine, producing over 30 covers for them.

<p>Star of Mindy Kaling’s hit comedy <em>The Sex Lives of College Girls</em>, Pauline Chalamet discusses her life, career, and creativity.   </p><p>Pauline Chalamet is best known for her starring role in Mindy Kaling’s hit comedy<em> The Sex Lives of College Girls</em> on HBO Max.

<p>Bradley Steven Perry is an actor and podcaster known for connecting with Gen Z audiences through humor, honesty, and relatability.</p><p>Best known for his breakout role on Disney Channel’s <em>Good Luck Charlie</em>, Bradley has grown up in the public eye—navigating fame, identity, and adulthood in real time.

<p>Kordell Beckham captured the hearts of fans around the world with his Southern charm and a smile that lights up the room on Peacock’s <em>Love Island USA,</em> where he was ultimately voted the winner of Season 6.</p><p>The model and actor most recently made his runway debut at New York Fashion Week and is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after talents in print, tv and social media influencer campaigns.

<p>Through powerful storytelling, Kevin Krieder inspires audiences to rethink identity, overcome adversity, and break down personal barriers.</p><p>Born in South Korea and adopted into a German-Irish family in Philadelphia, Kevin faced bullying and identity struggles from an early age.

<p>Peet Montzingo is a multi-talented content creator, musician, and author whose unique blend of humor, heart, and creativity has captivated millions worldwide. </p><p>With over 21.5 million YouTube subscribers, 14.2 million TikTok followers, and 3.1 million Instagram fans, Peet’s videos—often featuring his family and hilarious takes on daily life—resonate deeply with audiences of all ages. He’s also known for his playful exploration of the supernatural, famously documenting his experiences living across from the notorious Cecil Hotel.

<p>Praised by <em>Entertainment Weekly</em> for her “deft exploration” of character, Dominique Thorne shares stories from her inspiring career on stage and screen.</p><p>Most recently seen in the Sundance 2024 hit <em>Freaky Tales</em> alongside Pedro Pascal, Tom Hanks, and Ben Mendelsohn, Dominique Thorne is a rising star of her generation.

<p>Known for playing sassy, snarky, strong-willed women on television, Elizabeth Gillies shares anecdotes from her inspiring acting and singing career.</p><p>After rising to fame in her mid-teens as Jade West on the Nickelodeon sitcom <em>Victorious,</em> Gillies made the transition to playing similarly rebellious adult characters, co-starring as Denis Leary’s daughter in his musical comedy<em> Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll</em> and reimagining the role of Fallon Carrington in the CW’s modern-day reboot of <em>Dynasty.</em> In 20

<p>With humor and empathy, Billie Lee shares her unique story to help individuals and groups combat microaggressions, amplify authenticity, and bring awareness to the LGBTQIA+ community.</p><p>Billie Lee is a transgender woman, actor, standup comedian, writer, producer, and activist. LogoTV named Billie as a 2018 honoree of Logo30 for raising awareness for the trans community. She was the first openly transgender cast member on BravoTV’s<em> Vanderpump Rules</em> and she continues to be an advocate and outspoken voice for the LGBTQIA+ community.

<p>Dr. Grandin is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Facilities she has designed are located in the United States, Canada, Europe, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries. In North America, almost half of the cattle are handled in a center track restrainer system that she designed for meat plants.