KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Innovative Educator & 'Handshake Teacher'

Founder & CEO of Maximize Learning

International Literacy Consultant

Advocacy Expert; Founder of Chasing Hope Foundation & Author of "Chasing Hope...Navigating the World of the Special Needs Child"

2021 National Teacher of the Year; Nevada Latino Educator; Champion of Intergenerational Knowledge

Writer, Poet & Educator; Co-Founder of Spoken Literature Art Movement

Spoken Word Educator, High School English Teacher & Author

Award-Winning Author, Researcher & Expert on Educational Leadership, Literacy & Student Skill Development; Podcast Co-Host, "The Science of Reading for Grades 4-12"

Education Activist, Author, School Designer & Co-Founder of Homies Empowerment

Non-Profit C-Suite Leader; Director of Development & External Affairs at Philadelphia Academies; Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholar

Senior Researcher at Stanford University, English Literacy Expert & Teacher

Founder, CEO of Youth Equity Platform Chicago Beyond; Star of CNN's Documentary Series "Chicagoland"

Wellness Chef, Cultural Intelligence Architect & Co-Founder of Heritage Space Food

Olympic Bronze Medalist & Author of "Swimming Out of Water: How An Olympian's Struggle Inspired Breakthrough Discoveries in Health and Well-Being"

Television & Film Celebrity Chef; Co-Founder of Kogi BBQ; Bestselling Author

Actress, Feminist, Author, Political Activist, Former Fashion Model & Fitness Advocate

Award-Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Health & Wellness Advocate; Former TV Host of "Good Morning America"

Social Entrepreneur Fighting Poverty, Founder & CEO of Acumen Fund; Author, "The Blue Sweater" & "Manifesto for a Moral Revolution"

Arm Amputee Resulting From a Workplace Accident; Safety Expert; Motivational & Inspirational Leader

Host, Actor, Producer, Bestselling Author