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Anne Abernathy
Powerful motivational speaker, a six-time Olympic Athlete, who beats the odds every time! 

 

 

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John Andrews
Founder and CEO of The Shakespeare Guild illuminates the cultural institutions in the arts and humanities.

 

 

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Dr. Akbar S. Ahmed
One of the world’s leading authorities on Islam" awakens the public as an expert on this contemporary topic while bridging cultural gaps through intensive dialogue

 

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John P. Avlon
Provocative political columnist and author of Independent Nation, John combines politics with wit and experience.
 

 

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Jerome Barry
Acclaimed vocalist fluent in seventeen languages and founder of the Embassy Concert Series, Jerome defines the term "contemporary Renaissance man."
 

 

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Julia Chang Bloch
Discover Asia from a voice of authority with this former ambassador.


 

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Jim Bohannon
In the footsteps of Larry King, he brings his wit, savvy and the intimacy that makes radio special to his stories of interviewing movers and shakers. Named to the Radio Hall of Fame
 

 

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Maureen Bunyan
TV anchor in the capital of the world, she brings charisma, expertise, grace and a pioneering spirit as an African American woman journalist.


 

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Martha Burk
Political psychologist, women's equity expert, syndicated columnist, author, and former director of the largest women's organization in America – she’s at the forefront of the debate to open the Augusta National Golf Club to women!

 

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Ken Burns
He held the country spellbound with his PBS documentaries "The Civil War" and "Baseball". The Spielberg of documentary films.
 

 

 

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Helen Caldicott, M.D.
A leading nuclear and environmental crisis activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee dedicates her life to remedy environmental issues in America.


 

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Joan Carr-Voigt, M. Sc.
Dynamic trainer and author, this highly certified professional brings remarkable conflict mediation to the professional world.
 

 

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Eleanor Clift
She stares down John McLaughlin regularly on television. She's one of the most respected journalists in Washington, as a television commentator and Newsweek columnist.
 

 

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Blanquita Cullum
Award-winning radio broadcaster and driving force of Radio Talk show hosts!
 

 

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Joe David
A feisty, passionate, veteran teacher, author of four books on education, including The Fire Within and Teacher of the Year.
 

 

 

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Wade Davis
Explorer-in-Residence at National Geographic Society has made the National Post's Bestseller list with his new book Light at the Edge of the World.


 

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Steve Ford
Stories of living in the spotlight and fishbowl that is the White House from the son of former President Gerald Ford.
 

 

 

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Patricia Fripp
Award-winning speaker and speech coach who delights audiences, electrifies executives, and transforms sales teams.
 

 

 

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John R. Hanny
James Bond might envy the life of John Hanny, master chef, culinary advisor to Presidents JFK and LBJ, author of Secrets of the White House Kitchens.
 

 

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JC Hayward
One of the most popular, recognized, high-profile and respected news persons in the Washington DC community.
 

 

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Johnny Holliday
He calls his life story "From Rock to Jock", and this ebullient radio personality has gone from deejay to sportscaster while managing to become a bigger-than-life good guy.

 

 

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Brian Holloway
Motivational futurist and 5 time NFL-All Pro, this past physical powerhouse has transformed into a mental powerhouse, carrying his world audience with him.

 

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Sam Horn
Sam Horn, The Intrigue Expert, helps people POP!, What does that mean? She helps individuals and organizations develop one-of-a-kind ideas, identities, niches and pitches that help their business or brand break out.

 

Willie Jolley
The top inspirational speaker in the USA believes It Only Takes a Minute to Change your Life and inspires audiences to overcome setbacks.


 

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Ben Jones
Witty, popular former congressman, author, and actor captivates his audiences with hilarious stories and powerful messages. 

 

 

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Kitty Kelley
Liz, Nancy, Frank, and Jackie, not to mention the Bush Dynasty and the Royal Family. The world's top celebrity biographer has written best-sellers about all of them.
 

 

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Ronald Kessler
A New York Times bestselling author of books about President George W. Bush, the FBI, CIA, White House, Congress, and Palm Beach. Author of A MATTER OF CHARACTER: Inside the White House of George W. Bush

 

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Dr. Mark Lerner
An inspirational clinical psychologist, author and traumatic stress consultant, who focuses on helping people during times of crisis.

 

 

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Susan Loewenberg
Founder of Radio Theater Works, Susan brings creatively captivated, award-winning dramas and plays to the radio scene.
 

 

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Robert S. McElvaine
Historian, writer, satirist, progressive political activist and Huffington Post blogger Bob McElvaine has lectured on five continents. He is the author of ten books (GRAND THEFT JESUS is his latest) and scores of articles and op eds in the major national newspapers.
 

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Michel McQueen Martin
Emmy award winning journalist for ABC News "Nightline", she has the scoop on personalities and achievers, racial and ethnic issues, politics, land mines, and AIDS. You name it, she's covered it brilliantly. 

 

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Olivia Mellan
A pioneer in the field of money psychology, couples communication and money conflict resolution, this Money Coach is sure to set your monetary records straight.
 

 

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Alan Nathan
Host of one of the sharpest political talk shows... ranked one of top 100 Talk Show Hosts in America Today!
 

 

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Diane Rehm
She's overcome a rare disease, the old boys network and other obstacles to become Washington's most talked-about talk-show host. A woman of influence.
 

 

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Jhoon Rhee
World-renowned 10th Degree Black Belt, Known as the Father of American Tae Kwon Do

 

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Arnold Sanow
The ultimate inspirational speaker for professionals uncovers the "how to" of the business world.
 

 

 

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Deborah Jones Sherwood
For years a docent in the First Ladies Exhibit at the Smithsonian, she brings a vast store of First Lady lore to her audiences, the kind of stories you won't hear on the nightly news.
 

 

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Joseph Sohm
JOSEPH SOHM, an American history teacher turned photo-historian, delights audiences with wonderful stories of his amazing travels throughout the USA and across the world, photographing people, celebrations, monuments, sports, cities, small towns and presidential campaigns!

 

Cassandra Spears
A personal coach who makes it her mission to coach young individuals to be all that they can in every area of their lives.

 

 

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Agapi Stassinopoulos
A dynamic Greek actress who presents an exhilarating, memorable, riveting, spellbinding program on Goddesses.
 

 

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Jeff Stein
Homeland Security Editor, Congressional Quarterly. Jeff is an editor and investigative reporter of long standing in Washington, DC, specializing in intelligence, foreign  policy, and defense issues.

 

 

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Chris Stokes
Author "Cool runnings and Beyond," - the story of the legendary Jamaican Bobsled team made into popular Disney film - this financial expert earns international praise from Jamaican bobsledding to the corporate boardroom.
 

 

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Cal Thomas
With a twice-weekly column appearing in more than 540 newspapers nationwide, Cal Thomas is the most widely read and one of the most highly regarded voices on the American political scene.

 

 

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Helen Thomas
Called "the most famous woman to cover the White House" and personified the wire service reporter as star, beginning with her coverage of Kennedy's Camelot.
 

 

 

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Jeremy White
Nationally-known community development and politcal consultant shares how to turn tragedies and tests into triumphs. He enriches lives through stories hope and inspiration.
 

 

 
 
Bahijah Abdus Salaam
From interfaith committees to moms of
the Million Mom March to prison inmates, Abdus-Salaam is well-respected and celebrated for her spiritual insight, compassion, and advocacy nationwide.Rabbi 
 
 

Bruce Aft
A leading advocate for youth which he demonstrates in the world’s largest international walk for peace, the March for the Living, he is an essential link between the traditionalism of spirituality and evolving contemporary society.


Dr. Akbar S. Ahmed
"One of the world’s leading authorities on Islam" awakens the public as an expert on this contemporary topic while bridging cultural gaps through intensive dialogue.

 

Randall Benn
A professional by day and a Presbyterian Elder for life. Benn, a representative for Fortune 500s and top-notch corporations throughout the Washington metropolitan area to Congress and the Executive Branch, really knows his stuff, and he balances work and religion on a sturdy tightrope.
 

One of the leading scholars in Holocaust studies in America.

 

Dr. Ben Chavis
Began his 40 year civil rights leadership with  the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., then organized the Million Man March, and collaborated with Russell Simmons to mobilize hip-hop leaders to support the marches!

 

Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb
A highly educated ecologist and respected Rabbi who has researched, written, and spoken widely on the intersection of Judaism and ecology in modern day America.

 

the insight and inspiration of Interfaith Voices, a radio show which airs throughout the United States and Canada.

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LaDonna Gatlin
Sister of the Gatlin Brothers country music royalty "sings her song" and inspires others to find theirs.  

 

An acclaimed youth leader and author, on the forefront of building the interfaith youth movement in North America while maintaining prestigious leadership positions as the youngest president of the North American Interfaith Network and a widely appreciated interfaith advocate in our nation’s capital.

 

Imam Yahya Hendi
This Muslim chaplain at
GeorgetownUniversity is the first AmericanUniversity to hire a full-time Muslim chaplain. He is also the Imam of the Islamic Society of Frederick, and is the Muslim Chaplain at the NationalNavalMedicalCenter in Bethesda, MD.
 

 

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Jean Houston, Ph.D.
Human-potential movement trailblazer, Jean defies insensitivity through her constant education and research. 

 

 

Dr. Charles B. Jones
an academic speaker on interreligous dialogue with an expertise on Buddhist-Christian dialogue. Dr. Jones, author of a remarkable tale, traces the history of Christianity and its  encounters with other religions of the world in his recent book.

 

 

Sister Jenna
Sister Jenna is a spiritual mentor, writer, lecturer and an international woman of peace who has traveled to over 60 countries

 

Father Paul Lee
A contemporary sage of interfaith relations, he enlightens audiences of all walks of life to embrace diversity through timeless lessons from the Bible.

 

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Dr. Mark Lerner
An inspirational clinical psychologist, author and traumatic stress consultant, who focuses on helping people during times of crisis.

 

 

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William E. Lesher
Chair of the Parliament of World Religions and one of the first and most passionate advocates for interfaith dialogue.

 

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Dr. Hillel Levine
Highly esteemed expert on ethnic conflict aims to resolve clashes through education on a "history without hate."

 

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Rev. Clark Lobenstine
Passionate leader of "one of the most dynamic and diverse inter-religious coalitions in the country" (Washington Post)

 

Sovaida Ma'ani Ewing
One who exercises fifteen years of courtroom experiences to explore the relationship of religion and the laws of the land, with expertise in the Baha’i religion and its institutions.

 

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Olivia Mellan
A pioneer in the field of money psychology, couples communication and money conflict resolution, this Money Coach is sure to set your monetary records straight.

 

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Dr. Sulayman Nyang
Past Deputy Ambassador and Head of Chancery of the Gambia Embassy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Howard University professor enlightens the international community on Islam, African, and Middle Eastern subjects.

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Larry Orrell
Internationaly-known recording artist and renowned speaker, enriching lives of countles people In America and around the world.

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Pythia Peay
Award-winning inspirational writer on spirituality and psychology touches the souls of readers nationally with her passionate writing.

 

One who stimulates the mind, body, and soul as well as helps initiate revelations of enlightenment in her students with unique techniques in the teaching of Yoga and Zen meditation.
 
 

Dr. D.C. Rao
He is a former President of the Inter Faith Conference of Metropolitan Washington.

 

Naomi Harris Rosenblatt
One of the most important speakers in America today on the lives of Jewish women; Naomi is a distinguished psychotherapist and author of a recent book, After the Apple: Women in the Bible, an illuminating retelling of the chronicles of the lives of women of the Hebrew Bible: fourteen women who dare to work every day miracles in a patriarchal world.

 

As a Sikh leader throughout Washington, DC, Dr. Singh is a key consultant in interfaith relations and worked closely with important leaders throughout the United States in the hazy days following September 11, 2001.
 
 

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Dr. Tamara Sonn
Distinguished scholar and religious studies expert specializes in Islamic intellectual history and Islam in the contemporary world.

 

Siva Subramanian, M.D., A highly esteemed neonatal doctor who is dedicated to uniting peoples of the world through community advocacy, disaster response participation, and round-table discussions with leaders throughout the globe.

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Agapi Stassinopoulos
A dynamic Greek actress who presents an exhilarating, memorable, riveting, spellbinding program on Goddesses.

 

Father Francis is Associate Director of the Secretariat for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, serving as a liaison to Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, the Sikhs, and various other religions.
 
 

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Dennis Wholey
Toastmaster, and veteran television performer, he hosts "This Is America", a unique television show that bluntly faces America's top issues and challenges.

 

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Virginia E. Hayes Williams
The most beloved "First Mother" of Washington, DC, recognized opera singer, and community activist articulates in word and song.
New book by Virginia E. Hayes Williams: Living Under God's Umbrella

 

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Jeremy White
Nationally-known community development and politcal consultant shares how to turn tragedies and tests into triumphs. He enriches lives through stories hope and inspiration.
 

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Marianne Williamson
The charismatic spiritual voice of New Age philosophy makes her mark on the spiritual world through personal experience and gain.



BUXTON INITIATIVE SPEAKERS

Is religion a part of the problem or the solution? Like many Americans, you might just be hearing one side of the story about the effect religion has on politics, culture and international relations. While the media is quick to point out how religion can cause division, these leaders in government, business and public life have experienced candid and useful dialogue among men and women of different religions. The following Buxton Initiative speakers are available to bring a hopeful, fresh perspective based on real experiences that demonstrate how dialogue can be a remarkable agent to build trust, increase vital understanding and reach peace-building reconciliation.



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