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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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Ai-jen Poo
(1 rating)

Co-founder of National Domestic Workers Alliance; Director of Caring Across Generations, Co-founder of Supermajority

Hector Tobar
(1 rating)

Pulitzer Prize Winner, Journalist & Best-Selling Author of "Deep Down Dark"

Jameela Jamil
(1 rating)

Actress, Outspoken Feminist, Mental Health & Body Positivity Advocate

James Clear
(3 ratings)

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

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"

Sylvia Acevedo
(11 ratings)

Engineer, Rocket Scientist & Technology Leader; Inspirational Speaker; Corporate Director at Qualcomm; Former CEO of Girl Scouts USA

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

Diane Guerrero
(8 ratings)

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

Eduardo BriceƱo
(25 ratings)

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

Monica Lewinsky
(1 rating)

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

Geena Rocero
(9 ratings)

Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud

Tatyana McFadden
(7 ratings)

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

Leland Melvin
(4 ratings)

Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver

Andrew Fastow
(26 ratings)

Former CFO of Enron & Expert on Financial Ethics

Shannon Bream

Journalist, Host of Fox News at Night & Author

Danny Trejo
(6 ratings)

Actor, Activist & Restaurateur