Akilah Hughes is a writer, comedian and podcast host, currently residing in Brooklyn, NY.

Ali Stroker received the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as ‘Ado Annie’…

Alicia Roth Weigel is an activist and author working to improve the landscape for marginalized populations in the South and…

Amy Nelson is the founder and CEO of The Riveter, a modern union of women and allies. A graduate of Emory…

Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the…

Anita Cameron is a disability justice activist who has been involved in social change activism and community organizing for 43…

Anthony Rapp started his career at the age of six, and received his first professional job at the age of…

Arielle Fodor (a.k.a. “Mrs. Frazzled”) is a former kindergarten teacher turned education advocate who breaks down complex education policy and…

Ayanna Sanaa Davis is an internationally recognized autism advocate and visionary leader advancing equity, visibility, and empowerment for autistic people…

Becky Jackson Curran is a disability inclusion advocate, professional speaker, and media consultant. Born with achondroplasia, the most common form…

Blair Imani is a critically acclaimed historian, author, educator, and influencer. Her scholarship spans the subjects of intersectionality, gender studies,…

Bradley Freeman Jr, is a principal puppeteer on the Emmy-Award winning program Sesame Street where he plays Tamir, Wes, Timmy…

LGBTQ Civil Rights advocate and nationally-recognized gun safety activist Brandon Wolf is a dynamic public speaker with a powerful personal…

Brea is a skilled communications strategist, influencer engagement professional, activist/organizer, and social impact advisor. She has contributed to dozens of…

CeCé Telfer is a Jamaican-American athlete who, in June 2019, became the first openly transgender woman to win a NCAA…

Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor and activist, Common continues to break down barriers with a multitude…

Dessa fell in love with language as a toddler—and she just never got over it. Coming up in Minneapolis, she…

Dom Kelly is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and New Disabled South…

Donna Hylton has been deeply involved in movements for social justice around the country. She draws upon her experience imprisoned in…

Doyin (pronounced “doe-ween”) Richards is an author and dynamic keynote speaker who inspires people to be open about mental health/mental…

Dr. Shew is a multiply disabled person: tinnitus-buzzing, hard-of-hearing, chemobrained amputee (all due to treatment for bone cancer) with Crohn’s…

Dr. Courtney Tracy (aka The Truth Doctor) is a psychotherapist, founder, author, and one of the first mental health professionals…

Doreen is a person who is passionate about people living wild, embodied fiery lives even with their devices in their…

Jonathan Mathias Lassiter, PhD, is a polymath whose mission is to help others heal and thrive. He is a licensed…

Dr. Mahalia A. Hines is known as a “force of nature” in education circles around the country. With more than…

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is an award-winning journalist and bioethicist specializing in health, science, history, ethics, popular culture, and the places…

Elora Dodd entertains while she educates, as an Autistic comedian and advocate. She believes that comedy is not the opposite…

Ernest Owens is an award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC. He is the President of the Philadelphia…

The comedy queen with the blistering voice, Flamy Grant is a gospel & roots musician from the Bible Belt who…

Frederick Joseph is an award-winning, three-time New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of books including The Black Friend,…

Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is a four time Emmy Nominated and an Award Winning Producer, Writer…

Glory Edim is the founder of Well-Read Black Girl, a Brooklyn-based book club and online community that celebrates the uniqueness…

Haley Moss is a lawyer, neurodiversity expert, and the author of four books that guide neurodivergent individuals through professional and…

Heather Matarazzo has over two decades of award-winning and critically acclaimed performances in both major studio film as well as…

Imani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker who uses her voice and social media platforms to…

Irene Franco Rubio is an activist, writer, and community organizer born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. A Latina of Guatemalan…

Jamira is an award-winning activist and international speaker. Currently, she is the lead for worldwide education strategic initiatives for a…

Jan Broberg is an actress, singer and dancer who has appeared in more than two dozen feature films, numerous television…

Jeff co-founded Cohen Gardner LLP in 2002 and focuses on transactional representation for clients in the entertainment, media, and technology…

Jeffrey Marsh’s TikToks and compassionate short-form videos have over one billion views. Jeffrey is a bestselling author, viral TikTok and…

Jeremy Steele is a queer pastor and one of the most followed progressive faith voices online, with nearly a million…

Jim Fielding is a respected retail and media industry veteran whose expertise combines storytelling, product innovation, merchandising, and consumer experiences.…

John Moe asks a lot of questions, writes about things that fascinate him, and speaks into microphones.

Kaelynn Partlow is an autistic therapist, public speaker, content creator, and author of Life on the Bridge. She shares autism…

Kayden Coleman is a Black transgender man who has carried and given birth to 2 daughters. He is one of…

Kristina Wong was featured in The New York Times’ Off Color series “highlighting artists of color who use humor to make smart…

Kyla Jenee Lacey is an artist most known for her poetry and her quippy online personality. Initially, making her way…

Lauren Ridloff stars as Marvel’s first deaf superhero opposite Angelina Jolie, Kumail Nanjani and Salma Hayek in the upcoming Eternals.…

Lia Thomas is a transgender woman and an athlete and the first trans athlete to win an NCAA D1 Championship.…

Liz Rebecca Alarcón is a speaker, entrepreneur, and political analyst. She’s the Founder & Executive Director of Pulso, a non-profit…

Lux Alptraum is a writer, producer, and consultant whose smart commentary has been featured in publications including The New York Times, New…

Marika Anthony-Shaw played the viola as a touring member of Grammy award winning band Arcade Fire for 9 years. She…

Mercury Stardust is a Professional Home Maintenance Technician, performer, and award-winning activist. Known widely as the Trans Handy Ma’am, her…

Meryl Evans, CPACC, is a TEDx and professional speaker, trainer, author, and accessibility consultant who was born profoundly deaf. She…

Mia Ives-Rublee is a disabled transracial adoptee who has dedicated her life’s work to civil rights activism. She began her…

Michael Arceneaux is the New York Times bestselling author of I Can’t Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other…

Michael Ian Black is an actor, comedian, screenwriter and author who co-founded the legendary sketch comedy group, The State. He…

Milana Vayntrub, Adweek Creative 100 and #Can’tDoNothing co-founder, shares her message of hope, opportunity, and global responsibility, challenging others to…

Minaa B. is a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and author of Owning Our Struggles. She also founded a…

Miracle Olatunji is an entrepreneur, activist, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact.

Muniba Mazari also known as the “Iron Lady of Pakistan,” is a prominent artist, a global motivational speaker, humanitarian, disability…

Nicole Ponseca is a respected thought leader and a noteworthy trailblazer in the Asian/Pacific American (APA) and Filipino space, as…

While Nitika’s career started over 10 years ago as the founder of a popular online magazine, the host of her…

Meet Parker McMullen Bushman, CEO and Founder of Ecoinclusive Strategies, Co-founder of Inclusive Guide, and Social Media Diva KWEEN WERK.…

Parker Molloy is a writer whose work has appeared in places like The Guardian, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Daily Beast, VICE, and The…

Inclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speaker, Paula Carozzo has cultivated and created a space to redefine disability. At…

A force to be reckoned with, Preston Mitchum isn’t just a name; it’s a symbol of commitment, passion, and the…

R.K. Russell is a former professional football player in the NFL, and is a published author, social justice advocate, poet,…

Rebecca Cokley is the Program Officer for the Ford Foundation’s first-ever U.S. Disability Rights program, which is focused on strengthening…

Richard Brookshire is a multi-hyphenate storyteller and reparationist working at the intersection of politics and culture. A nationally recognized political…

Queer Comedian and TikTok/Instagram Superstar

Santina Muha is a speaker, writer, actor, storyteller, host, and avid Marshall’s shopper. She grew up in New Jersey, where…

Sara Benincasa is the author of REAL ARTISTS HAVE DAY JOBS (William Morrow 2016), D.C. TRIP (Adaptive Books 2015), GREAT…

Sari Beth Rosenberg is a veteran history teacher, writer, and creator of Yo, Miss!, a newsletter where history, pop culture,…

Schuyler is the first trans athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA D1 men’s team, and the only…

Sean Gold is a young, black, gay man with a disability, his desire is to enlighten, inform and support others…

Steve Way is an actor, comedian, writer, and speaker. He was born with Muscular Dystrophy and is an advocate for…

Academy Award nominated, Emmy nominated, and Golden Globe-winning actor, filmmaker, and activist Taraji P. Henson quickly rose to fame after…

Tarek Ali is an award-winning storyteller/writer, creator, and actor well-known for his powerful voice that sparks thought-provoking conversations and encourages…

In 1995, at the height of grunge music, 15-year-old twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin started their first band in…

Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, a 3x TEDx speaker, and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto:…

Tiq speaks and writes about intersectional leadership, transgender rights, and racial justice. He shares stories of his life and how…

Tobias Forrest is an actor, singer and speaker with a spinal injury who won the Christopher Reeve Acting Award for…

V Spehar, aka @underthedesknews, is an award-winning, LGBTQIA+ podcast host and social media personality who puts complex news stories into…

Zach Barack is a young transgender actor and musician from the northern suburbs of Chicago. In the summer of 2019,…

ZAHRA NOORBAKHSH is a Feminist Muslim, Iranian-American comedian and cohost of the award-winning podcast, #GoodMuslimBadMuslim. The podcast was listed as…

Zoey Luna is a pioneering transgender youth activist turned actress from Los Angeles.

Zyahna Bryant is a student activist and community organizer studying at the University of Virginia, and creating strategies to mobilize…