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Commencement Speakers

Commencement is an often anticipated ceremony where college graduates are awarded with their degree or diploma. For many students, commencement is a huge milestone in their academic or professional careers, and a time where they can celebrate all of their achievements at their institution. As graduates are ushered into the next chapter of their lives, an inspiring commencement speaker's message can stay with them for years after they hang up their cap and gown. These celebrities, business speakers, industry leaders, and successful alumni are accomplished keynote speakers who are a perfect addition to college graduation day.

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James Clear
(2 ratings)

#1 New York Times Bestseller Atomic Habits & Personal Development Expert

Brandi Chastain
(1 rating)

Defender on the U.S. Women's 1999 World Cup Champion Soccer Team

Diane Guerrero
(8 ratings)

Immigration Reform Activist & Actress Known for "Orange is the New Black" & "Jane The Virgin"

Sylvia Acevedo
(8 ratings)

Engineer & Rocket Scientist; Cybersecurity Expert; Corporate Director for Qualcomm; Education Advocate Promoting Universal Access; Former CEO of Girl Scouts USA

Eduardo BriceƱo
(25 ratings)

Founder & Former CEO at Wiring Growth, Facilitating a Growth Mindset

Gina Rodriguez
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Actress, Producer, Director, Model & Humanitarian

Danny Trejo
(6 ratings)

Actor, Activist & Restaurateur

Lizzie Velasquez
(13 ratings)

Motivational Speaker; Author of "Lizzie Beautiful" & "Be Beautiful, Be You;" Once Labeled "The World's Ugliest Woman"

J.R. Martinez
(28 ratings)

Actor, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Advocate & Wounded U.S. Army Veteran

Jameela Jamil
(1 rating)

Actress, Outspoken Feminist & Body Positivity Advocate

Tan France
(1 rating)

Fashion Designer & TV Personality Known for Netflix's "Queer Eye"

Jonathan Van Ness

Hair & Beauty Expert, Author, Television Personality; Known for Netflix's "Queer Eye"

Tiffany Haddish
(1 rating)

Comedian, Actress, Dancer & Author

Yusef Salaam
(6 ratings)

One of the Central Park 5, Entrepreneur, Author, Trainer & Leader

Sterling K. Brown

Emmy Award-Winning Actor; Known for His Roles in "This Is Us" & "American Crime Story"

April Ryan
(4 ratings)

White House Correspondent, CNN Political Analyst & D.C. Bureau Chief for American Urban Radio Networks

Monica Lewinsky
(1 rating)

Producer, Social Activist, Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair, Expert on Cyberbullying, Women's Issues & Reinvention

Geena Rocero
(8 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Leland Melvin
(4 ratings)

Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver

Tatyana McFadden
(6 ratings)

Paralympic Wheelchair Racer, Nordic Skier, 4-time World Major Marathon Grand Slam Winner & 17-Time Paralympic Medalist

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