Previous Speakers
Previous Speakers
2017-18
Charles Best
Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org
2016-17
Adam Braun
Entrepreneur, Best-selling Author and Founder of Pencils of Promise
2015-16
Alan Gross
Former Cuban Hostage and Humanitarian Aid Worker
2013-14
Robert Edsel - Writer, Founder and President of the Monuments Men for the Preservation of Art
2011-12
Immaculee Ilibagiza
Rawandan Genocide Survivor and Author, "Left to Tell"
2008-09
Jonathan Kozol
Award-Winning Author and Advocate for Educational Equality
2007-08
Jaap Doek
"Reducing Global Violence: The Role of Protecting Children from Corporal Punishment"
Mia Farrow
"With Knowledge Comes Responsibility: The Darfur Crisis"
Kim Phuc
"Icon of the Vietnam War"
Betty Williams
"Creating Safe Havens for the World's Children"
2002-03
Rory Kennedy
"Social Change through Documentary Film-Making"
2005-06
Elie Weisel
"An afternoon with Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate"
2001-02
Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke
"Humanitarian Issues - AIDS Refugees - Why They Matter to All of Us"
2000-01
Dr. Oscar Arias
"The Struggle for Peace in the New Millenium"
1999-2000
Dr. Patch Adams
"Passion and Persistence: Following Your Dream"
1998-99
Kati Marton
"Wallenberg: Missing Hero"