November is widely recognized as a month of giving, being the National Month of Gratitude and National Month of Philanthropy. Today, we are celebrating and spotlighting the speakers on our roster who go above and beyond in working for change.

These activist speakers are among the most inspiring of our partners, especially equipped to teach others to overcome challenges and take meaningful action. Whether you are seeking a changemaker for your upcoming event or looking for a cause to support, the speakers below present excellent options for consideration.

Educator and activist Vishen Lakhiani is a founder and bestselling author who believes in changing the world through raising human consciousness. One of the most influential voices on personal growth and human transformation,  he reaches nearly half a million students globally each year via online educational programs.

Jane Chen is a social-good entrepreneur, bestselling author, and award-winning keynote speaker using design thinking to save lives. The co-founder and former CEO of Embrace Global, she led a team in developing a ground-breaking infant incubator that has helped over 1 million babies and won her the acclaim of President Obama, Forbes, and the New York Times.

Lobbyist and DEI speaker Jonathan Lovitz is nationally recognized for his speaking and advocacy. As the current SVP at the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, he works to create economic equity for the LGBTQ+ community. A regular speaker to college and university students, he encourages young people to involve themselves in public service and their communities.

Startup founder and human trafficking subject matter  expert Emily Kennedy has been working since 2011 to develop technology solutions to human trafficking in partnership with the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute. She routinely works alongside other activists, non-profits, and attorneys general to combat trafficking on the micro and macro levels, and in the United States and abroad.

CNN political analyst and political speaker Bakari Sellers is a prominent activist with a tireless commitment to championing progressive policies that address education, poverty, domestic violence and childhood obesity. He made history as the  youngest African American elected official in the nation at age 22, and has since gained a reputation for his uncommon ability to reach across the aisle and get things done.

Khalida Brohi is a social entrepreneur and activist who began her career at the tender age of 16. Dedicated to combatting the custom of Honor Killings in her community, her program, Sughar, provides socio-economic empowerment to women in Pakistan by enabling them to launch their own businesses.

Renowned oceanographer and ocean conservationist Sylvia Earle has logged over 6000 hours underwater and worked at the forefront of many marine catastrophes. As the first female chief scientist for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, she advises global heads of state on critical protective legislation.

Blake Mycoskie is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist best known for founding TOMS shoes and implementing their policy of helping a person in need with every product purchased. This powerful foundation for his business has seen TOMS provide nearly 96 million pairs of shoes to children worldwide.

Winona LaDuke is an environmental justice and indigenous economics activist working to create sustainable communities for Indigenous populations across the United States. Active in the field of activism and advocacy since 1989, she has been involved in the founding of the White earth Land Recovery Project non profit and the Dakota Access Pipeline Protests.

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is an advocate, leader, and indigenous environmental activist  inspiring others to better serve our planet and reimagine a better future. Involved in activism since the age of 6, he was the youngest person to address the United Nations General Assembly and has made hundreds of press appearances on CNN, MSNBC, and The Daily Show, among many others.

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