David Gergen
Director, Center for Public Leadership — Harvard University and Editor-at-Large, U.S. News & World Report
Helping to inform public opinion among a global audience as CNN’s senior political analyst, Gergen also uses his role at the Center for Public Leadership to influence the world’s preeminent thinkers and corporations. Advisor to four U.S. Presidents, Gergen share his thoughts about the challenges facing the Obama administration, as well as our own roles in helping to chart a new course forward. “Greatness,” says Gergen, “is not something that can be easily preserved; it has to be earned by each new generation.”

Craig Newmark
Founder, Craigslist.org
Newmark shares the secrets of how his Craigslist’s service of local classified ads and forums has grown to be an international bestseller — and what lies ahead. An advisor to Obama on technology issues, he also describes his plans to build online communities of citizens to help solve social issues worldwide.

Geoffrey Canada
President and CEO, Harlem Children's Zone 
Learn about systems of care taken to a whole new level! Geoffrey Canada, named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News & World Report, explains how his Harlem Children's Zone program, “one of the most ambitious social experiments of our time,” has meshed educational, social and health services to create a safety net for an entire neighborhood. 60 Minutes, Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline, and other national media have highlighted how Canada has given underprivileged children a chance at the great American dream.

Dan Mendelson
President, Avalere Health
How will healthcare reform unfold with the new administration and evolving political landscape? Mendelson, a leading advisor on business strategy and public policy for Fortune 500 healthcare firms, analyzes healthcare reform’s impact on providers and consumers and provides surprising insights.

Nora Volkow
Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse
Volkow’s work has been instrumental in demonstrating that drug addiction is a disease of the brain, and has pioneered the use of brain imaging to investigate the devastating effects of drug addiction. Volkow, named one of The Time 100 “People Who Shaped Our World,” shares the latest research on addictions and discusses the most promising treatment options.

Kevin Carroll
Author of What’s Your Red Rubber Ball and Rules of the Red Rubber Ball
Newsweek has described Carroll’s first book as “a pocket-size guide to finding your way in life,” Carroll has dedicated his life to advancing sports and play as vehicles for social change — and his wit and humor are guaranteed to entertain, while his effervescent energy inspires you to chase your dreams.

William Arruda
Author of Career Distinction: Stand Out by Building Your Brand and Founder of Reach Communications Consulting
Arruda discusses how personal branding has not only become today’s hottest career strategy topic and an essential tool for thriving in uncertain work environments. Learn why details do matter … and how to express and promote your personal brand in everything that you do.

A. Thomas McLellan
CEO, Treatment Research Institute and Professor, University of Pennsylvania
One of the most respected names in addictions treatment, McLellan presents sustainable new ways to lower addiction’s social and economic costs. He discusses a proven model for treating and managing addicted physicians, pilots and lawyers, and how the model could be used with mainstream populations. 

Pat Deegan
President, Pat Deegan & Associates
A well-known pioneer in the consumer-survivor movement, Deegan reveals how the mental health field is transforming relationships between provider and consumer. Hear her discuss ways we can nourish key values of recovery — choice, self-determination, hope and relationships — in everyday practice.

Terrie M. Williams
Founder of the Stay Strong Foundation and author of Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting
Williams shares her personal experience with depression and the complex issues that lead all too often to destructive behaviors, rather than seeking help. Her inspiring story is proof that you can help yourself best by first expressing and processing your issues, and in turn, helping others.

Joel Slack
Founder, Respect International
An expert on relationships between caregivers and people with mental illness, Slack discusses the critical things that can mean the difference between empowering, healing relationships and disrespect and prolonged pain. Upbeat and insightful, he shares examples from his extensive consulting work.