Activist Speakers

Coyote Peterson delivers thrilling, educational wildlife adventures through his Brave Wilderness YouTube channel (22M subscribers). Famously known for enduring insect bites and stings, Coyote combines daring encounters with informative insights to promote wildlife conservation. His Emmy-winning series and...

Admiral Rachel Levine is the first transgender person to receive U.S. Senate confirmation and served as one of the nation’s top public health officials during the opioid crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and syphilis crisis. Hearing her speak is a...

Scott Reich inspires audiences with a powerful message: citizenship is not just a duty — it’s a force for transformation. A presidential historian, nonprofit CEO, and father to a son with a rare neurological disorder, Reich weaves together...

As a former member of Congress, Cori Bush has had a nontraditional path from being unhoused to in the US House of Representatives. She brings a wealth of experience from the frontlines of politics, medicine, and activism to...

Sara Minkara is a global leader in disability diplomacy, leadership, and policy innovation. Appointed by President Joe Biden as the U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, she has shaped policies across trade, technology, and climate action, advocating...

Bridging the worlds of academic insight and practical application, Siri Chilazi helps leaders and organizations embed fairness into their everyday work through data-backed, actionable solutions that level the playing field, foster better decision-making, and enable employees to thrive. 

A rising political star, a dedicated public servant, a leader among leaders—Svante Myrick brings a warm presence that uses humor, optimism, and unconventional thinking to inspire audiences to reconsider old challenges with fresh perspective. The man who had...

Mary Ellen Iskenderian is a globally recognized authority in financial inclusion, a leading voice for women's leadership, and a passionate advocate for the global advancement of women's access to finance. Mary Ellen shines a light on the world's...

Haben Girma, the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School, is a human rights lawyer who advocates for disability justice. She sees disability as a catalyst for innovation, educating organizations on the importance of inclusion, and has garnered...

Steve Gleason, through his athletic career and nonprofit work, has become a global example and ambassador of inspiration, resilience, perseverance, and leadership.

Niloofar Rahmani became the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force in 2013. Because of her courage, she is the Recipient of the State Department International Women of Courage Award, Recipient Daughters of Greatness, and The Muhammad...

Individuals and organizations all face pivotal defining moments. Ultimately, what matters more than the moment is how you respond to it. What you do next will define you. Hear the inspiring story of Fred Guttenberg and how he...

From intimate venues to arenas with 15,000 people capacity, Gola has experienced it all. Whether it is sharing her life experience as a woman who was born and raised in Iran, the journey of turning fear and rage...

Steven Olikara is an electrifying keynote speaker who activates people’s sense of agency for real change. His story—from Milwaukee musician to the nationally-recognized founder of a multi-million dollar civic leadership organization—informs his high energy and motivational speaking style....

Bill Browder is an investor advisor turned human rights activist. His story of uncovering deception and theft through his work grips audiences and eventually propelled him towards a life of human rights advocacy. He has successfully worked to...

Tan Le is one of the most influential pioneers in the emerging field of brain-computer interface. As one of Fast Company’s Most Influential Women in Technology, her work is on the cutting edge. Her interactive presentations showing how Emotiv...

Amy K. Dacey uses her 25-year career in government, politics, the private sector, non-profits, and academia to provide you a 360-degree view of the state of national and global politics, women’s empowerment, and the necessary leadership skills to...