The most celebrated journalist of our time, Bob Woodward rewrote the rules of investigative reporting and forever changed the dynamic between the American people and their national government. His in-depth coverage of the Watergate Scandal traced corruption to the highest levels of the Nixon administration, ultimately leading to the indictments of 40 administration officials and the only Presidential resignation in U.S. history. Woodward has since continued his legacy of getting… Read More

A veteran reporter for influential publications such as Newsweek and The Financial Times, Richard Wolffe is among the handful of foreign journalists who have made a name for themselves in the world of Washington politics. The MSNBC analyst is one of the select few who have covered Barack Obama’s national political career from the earliest days when most political analysts considered the idea of an Obama presidency improbable at best.… Read More

Winner of the Hayek Lifetime Achievement award and named by TIME magazine as one of its “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Dr. Dambisa Moyo is an economist with an unrivalled knowledge of international business and global affairs. She is CEO and founder of the Mildstorm Group, a boutique firm providing investment strategies for its clients. She is also a board member at Barclays bank, SAB Miller and Barrick… Read More

Doc Hendley is a CNN Hero and President and founder of the organization Wine to Water. He brings his knowledge of civil and human rights, global affairs and empowerment to his inspirational presentations. The original concept of Wine to Water came from Hendley's experiences tending bar and playing music in nightclubs in Raleigh, North Carolina. Wanting to raise money to fight water related death and disease in a new way,… Read More

Throughout her career, Lisa Ling has reported from some of the most dangerous locations from the world in an attempt to bring attention, aid, and change to those who need it the most. A former television co-host on ABC’s The View as well as OWN, The Oprah Winfrey Network, she currently hosts the investigative documentary series This is Life with Lisa Ling on CNN. Ling’s desire to become a journalist… Read More

A world expert in economics, finance and global affairs as well as innovation and social issues, Ian Goldin is currently Director of the Oxford Martin School at Oxford University, as well as being a Professorial Fellow at Oxford's Balliol College. Prior to his current position at Oxford, Goldin was a vice president at the World Bank. He was a member of the Bank's Executive Committee with responsibility for relationships with… Read More

Alexandra Cousteau carries the name made famous by the work of her grandfather and father with honor and pride. She not only films the underwater world with extraordinary skill but also campaigns tirelessly to preserve its health and beauty. In 2008 Alexandra was honored by National Geographic as one of their eleven “Emerging Explorers," a group of young visionaries from across the globe noted for their discoveries, adventures and approach… Read More

Establishing Eurasia Group with just $25,000, Ian Bremmer has overseen its huge growth to a company with offices in New York, Washington and London with experts and resources in more than 90 countries. The group provides advice and analysis regarding the economic outlook, global affairs and international relations, and as its president and public representative Bremmer is at the forefront of its endeavors. Bremmer is a pioneer in the field… Read More