Diversity & Inclusion Speakers

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Diversity speakers are passionate about raising awareness for social justice issues and fundamental human rights, including LGBTQ+ rights, race and diversity, gender equality, and mental and physical disabilities. The inspiring keynote speakers featured in this category are role models for future generations, pioneering a path for social change. These business leaders, celebrities, bestselling authors, human rights activists, politicians, and Black female motivational speakers come from diverse backgrounds and industries, and use their knowledge and unique life experiences to advocate for social justice, equality, and inclusion. Besides inspirational speakers who can educate and motivate global audiences at important awareness events such as Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Asian American Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, and LGBTQ+ speakers for Pride Month, these diverse voices are innovative business speakers at conferences, powerful college speakers on university campuses, and passionate political speakers across a variety of platforms and stages.

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

Blake Leeper
(3 ratings)

Paralympic Medalist, World Record Holder, DEI Advocate & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Leap of Faith"

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New York, NY, USA

Andrew Yang
(1 rating)

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Author & Former Democratic Candidate for President; Founder of The Forward Party

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Atlanta, GA, USA

Brian Kitching
(1 rating)

Army Ranger, Silver Star Recipient, Leadership Expert, White House Fellow & Advisor

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Detroit, MI, USA

Hill Harper
(9 ratings)

Humanitarian, Award-Winning Actor, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

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New York, NY, USA

Tamika D. Mallory
(4 ratings)

Social Justice Leader, Movement Strategist & Activist

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Jersey City, NJ, USA

Dr. Marc Lamont Hill
(11 ratings)

Human Rights Activist, BET News Correspondent & Author; Presidential Professor of Anthropology at CUNY Graduate Center

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Danica Patrick
(1 rating)

Former Racecar Driver; Broadcaster & Entrepreneur; Author & Podcast Host of "Pretty Intense"

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New York, NY, USA

Majora Carter
(2 ratings)

Real Estate Developer, Peabody Award-Winning Broadcaster & Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant; TED Speaker; Author of "Reclaiming Your Community"

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Abby Wambach
(12 ratings)

Soccer Legend & Olympic Gold Medalist; Gender Equality Activist; New York Times Bestselling Author

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Melbourne Beach, FL, USA

Doug Flutie
(4 ratings)

Former NFL Quarterback, Heisman Trophy Winner & College Football Analyst; Advocate for Autism Awareness; Known for 'Hail Mary' Pass at Boston College to Gerard Phelan to Beat Miami

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

Kristen Bell

Emmy-Nominated Actress Best Known for "The Good Place," "Frozen" & "Nobody Wants This"; Mental Health & Animal Rights Advocate

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Connecticut, USA

Sage Steele

Host of "The Sage Steele Show," Former ESPN Anchor Known for Hosting "SportsCenter"

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Miami, FL, USA

Dan Marino
(2 ratings)

Pro Football Hall of Famer; Business Owner & Founder of the Dan Marino Foundation for Empowering Those With Autism & on the Spectrum

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Mexico

Cy Wakeman
(4 ratings)

Bestselling Author, Workplace Drama Researcher & Founder of Reality-Based Leadership; Organizational Culture Expert

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Phoenix, AZ, USA

Kerri Strug
(4 ratings)

Olympic Gold Medalist in Gymnastics & Author

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Denver, CO, USA

Amy Purdy
(1 rating)

Professional Para-Snowboarder & Three-Time Paralympic Medalist; NYT Bestselling Author, "On My Own Two Feet"; Contestant on Season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars"

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Chicago, IL, USA

Laura Schwartz

Professional Emcee, Keynote Speaker & Television Commentator; Author of "Eat, Drink & Succeed"

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Washington, DC, USA

Michael Steele

MSNBC Political Analyst & Co-Host of "The Weekend"; Former Lt. Gov. of Maryland & RNC Chairman

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Chicago, IL, USA

Erika Gilchrist
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Speaker & Certified Neuroscience Coach; 13X Author; Curator of Women Thriving Fearlessly Summit; Abuse Survivor

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Alejandro Iñárritu

Academy Award Winning Director, Writer, ‘Birdman,’ ‘The Revenant’

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