A world leader with fresh insights on geopolitics, the global economy, and women's rights, JULIA GILLARD is at the helm of two world-renowned organizations-- The Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the world’s only global fund solely dedicated to education in developing countries, and beyondblue, a non-profit focused on mental health. Regularly making headlines thanks to her work with GPE, which enjoys the impressive backing of mega-star Rihanna, Gillard is heralded for keynotes that are equal parts inspiring and informative. Regularly in-demand for Town Halls and Lecture Series nationwide, she is set to speak on "Diplomacy and Leadership in an Age of Disruption" for an audience of 2,800 at the Connecticut Forum, on "Engagement in the Asian Century" for an audience of 2,000 at the San Joaquin Valley Town Hall, and on Designing Success for 3,400 at the prestigious Simmons Leadership Conference.
JIMMY WALES Founder Wikipedia, World's 5th Most-Visited Website
Founder, Wikitribune
A visionary leader who served as President of Mexico as well as Coca-Cola's former head of Latin American operation, VICENTE FOX is heralded for his insights into the current geopolitical landscape and impassioned defense of strong bilateral relations and trade between the U.S. and Mexico. A charismatic reformer, Fox is credited with playing a vital role in Mexico’s democratization and strengthening the country’s economy. In-demand for his informative and engaging keynotes on U.S.-Mexico relations, trade, immigration, and global political trends, Fox just addressed an audience of 2,000 at the Tulsa Town Hall, garnering tweets of praise such as: "Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for bringing @VicenteFoxQue to Tulsa... I was moved to tears by his message of hope. Quite a memorable first time experience at @tulsatownhall! Fox's newly-released book, Let's Move On: Beyond Fear & False Prophets, is a powerful political manifesto and rallying cry for those around the world to seek unity, not divisiveness.
CECILE RICHARDS President, Planned Parenthood (2006-2018)
New York Times Bestselling Author, Make Trouble
Board Member, Ford Foundation
Pulitzer Prize winner CLARENCE PAGE is one of the most nationally recognized and highly regarded syndicated columnists in the country. A member of the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board, Page is also a frequent panelist on The McLaughlin Group, commentator on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday, and political analyst on MSNBC, decoding top political issues with clarity, balance and humor. Page's columns in the Chicago Tribune are widely-shared, and recently have covered everything from analysis on the midterms results to the migrant caravan at the U.S.-Mexico border. An in-demand speaker, Page recently moderated a the Healthcare Supplier Diversity Alliance's 2018 Symoisum, and hosted the 2018 AARP Purpose Prize Award Celebration.
