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Drones, Clones & Genomes: Technology & the Future of Humanity (Technology Focus) ×

Innovations in technology have transformed our planet overnight. Students choosing to join this delegation will aid in constructing a voice for the new administration on how to best shape the future impacts of technology on humanity.

Curing the Future: Healthcare, Disease, & the World of Tomorrow (Healthcare Focus) ×

Evolving to Personalized Medicine… Quality care through Telemedicine… Impacts of Affordable Care… Limiting the spread of Infectious Disease… How should the new administration shape policy around some of the most pressing issues in health and medicine.

Racing Extinction: Water, Wildlife, & Weather @ 2050 (Environmental Focus) ×

The human race’s impact on planet earth is undeniable. Sound policy is required to preserve our world for future generations to come. Help construct the voice of the next administration and potentially save the planet from extinction.

Imagining Peace: Conflict & Compromise in a Global Age (International Relations/Peace Focus) ×

National security, diplomacy, and foreign relations are shaping up to be two topics that will define the road to the White House. Join the delegation that will construct the youth voice on these topics and influence foreign policy for the years to come.

A Smarter Planet: Education, Innovation, & Equity (Education Focus) ×

Debate inequalities in education and construct ways to ensure quality and affordable education is available for all humankind. As the world evolves as a global society, so too must the system that educates its people. Take a stand and ensure the next administrations works to provide Education for All.

High School Summit Speakers

Gen. Colin Powell Bio ×

Few, if any, people in history can match General Powell’s resume and leadership experience. With over 50 years of public service, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) has held senior military and diplomatic positions across four presidential administrations, serving as National Security Advisor under Ronald Reagan, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for both George H.W. Bush and for Bill Clinton, and secretary of State under George W. Bush.

During his time as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Powell oversaw 28 crises to include the Panama intervention of 1989 and Operation Desert Storm. As secretary of State, he led the State Department in major efforts to address and solve regional and civil conflicts and to advance economic and social development worldwide.

In addition to his wealth of knowledge and experience with military strategy and geopolitical issues, General Powell currently serves on several boards, including Bloom Energy, Salesforce.com, Leeds Equity Partners, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the Smithsonian Institute’s African American Museum of History and Culture. He is chair of the board of visitors of the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at the City College of New York and chairman of the Eisenhower Fellowships, a cross-cultural program for emerging international leaders. General Powell is also a NY Times best-selling author, world-class educator about life and leadership, father of three, and a highly acclaimed inspirational public speaker -- making him possibly, by our standards, the most interesting man in the world.

Spike Lee Bio ×

Spike Lee is an award-winning writer, director, actor, producer, author & influencer. Widely regarded as a premiere African-American filmmaker, Lee is a forerunner in the “do it yourself” school of independent film and the founder of 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, a production company that has produced over 35 films.

The outspoken filmmaker has never shied away from sharing his opinions, whether controversial or widely accepted. Lee’s films have showcased his ability to tackle provocative socio-political critiques that challenge cultural assumptions, not only about race, but class and gender identity as well.

Lee’s work has been nominated for four Academy Awards and four Emmys, of which he has won three. He has also received a Peabody Award, an Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement, and his film, She’s Gotta Have It, earned him the Prix de Jeunesse Award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Governer Martin O'Malley Bio ×
Governor O’Malley is a former 2016 presidential candidate with nearly 25 years of experience in state and local government. Prior to his two terms as governor of Maryland, he served the city of Baltimore as councilman from 1991 until 1999 and mayor from 1999 until 2007.
During his time in office, Governor O’Malley passed major political milestones that impacted the economy, education, the environment and many social causes. As mayor, his policies helped the people of Baltimore achieve the greatest crime reduction of one of America’s largest cities. As governor, he lead the fight to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay, to reduce greenhouse gas, to protect the dignity of every child’s home, and to ensure equal rights under the law for all Marylanders.
Governor O’Malley is a charismatic speaker who inspires and empowers next generation leaders to make an impact in their future and their world.
Carly Fiorina ×
Carly Fiorina is a tested leader in the technology industry and conservative movement. Carly famously started as a secretary in a 9-person real estate firm before joining AT&T in an entry-level sales position, and then, fifteen years later, leading AT&T’s spinout of Lucent Technologies.
In 1999, Fiorina was recruited to Hewlett-Packard, where she became the first woman to lead a Fortune 50 business. In her six years as chairman and CEO, Hewlett-Packard not only survived the dot-com bust—they became the leader in every market segment and every product category and grew from the 28th to 11th largest company in the United States.
Carly has always believed in giving back to the community and has been an active participant in government and politics. In the 2016 primary, she was credited for changing the landscape of the Republican field, winning debates, and fighting for conservative principles. Fiorina’s lifetime of experience has taught her that the highest calling of leadership is to unlock the potential in others.
Abby Wambach Bio ×
Abby Wambach is the all-time leading scorer in international soccer history with 184 career goals. She was the United States’ leading scorer in the 2007 and 2011 Women’s World Cup tournaments and the 2004 and 2012 Olympics. (She missed Beijing 2008 due to a broken leg.) Her ability to wear down defenses with her physical play, aerial game and hard running has long been a key to the USA’s success. After winning the Women’s World Cup in 2015, Wambach retired as one of the most dominant players in the history of women’s soccer. A true leader on and off the field, Wambach is dedicating the next chapter of her career to fighting for equality and inclusion across industries. She is the youngest of 7 children and claims she got her toughness from her 4 older brothers. She loves coffee, cooking, music and playing golf.
Gen. Stanley McChrystal Bio ×
General McChrystal is recognized for developing and implementing the counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan and for creating a comprehensive counter-terrorism organization that revolutionized the way military agencies interact and operate. McChrystal is the former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan and the former leader of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), which oversees the military’s most sensitive forces. His leadership of JSOC is credited with the 2003 capture of Saddam Hussein.
McChrystal, a former Green Beret, is known for his candor, innovative leadership, and for going the distance. Citing stories from his career, McChrystal will reveal a four-star management strategy, concentrating on openness, teamwork, and forward thinking.
Donna Brazile Bio ×
Donna Brazile is a well-known veteran Democratic political strategist. She is an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic National Committee (DNC), and former Interim National Chair of the DNC, as well as the former Chair of the DNC’s Voting Rights Institute. She is currently on the board of the National Democratic Institute (NDI), the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, and the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.
Brazile is a champion of empowerment—encouraging young people to vote, to work within the system to strengthen it, and to run for public office. Since 2000, Brazile has lectured at over 125 colleges and universities across the country on such topics as “Inspiring Civility in American Politics,” “Race Relations in the Age of Obama,” “Why Diversity Matters,” and “Women in American Politics: Are We There Yet?”
Tucker Carlson Bio ×
Tucker Carlson is a veteran journalist and political commentator. He is currently the co-host of Fox and Friends Weekend and the Editor-in-Chief of TheDailyCaller.com, one of the largest and fastest growing news sites in the country. Previously he was the co-host of Crossfire on CNN, where he was the youngest anchor in the history of that network. During the same period, Carlson also hosted a weekly public affairs program on PBS.

A longtime writer, Carlson has reported from around the world, including dispatches from Iraq, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Vietnam. He has been a columnist for New York Magazine and Reader's Digest. He currently writes for Esquire and The New York Times Magazine.

Middle School Summit Speakers

Malala Yousafzai Bio ×
Malala Yousafzai is an eighteen-year-old human rights activist who campaigns for the rights of everyone to receive an education, and co-founder for an international fund—the Malala Fund—which is dedicated to helping promote education for girls throughout the world.
Malala Yousafzai grew up in the Swat Valley in northern Pakistan and in October 2012, she was shot by the Taliban while traveling home from school on the bus with her friends.
Since the attack, Malala has become internationally known for her courage in refusing to be silenced and continuing her fight for the right of everyone to receive an education. Malala has been granted one of the world’s highest honors: the Nobel Peace Prize. She became the youngest recipient of this prestigious award in 2014. Malala was also named one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2013 by TIME magazine. She is the winner of Pakistan’s first National Youth Peace Prize, the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought and Conscience, the International Children’s Peace Prize, the 2012 Tipperary International Peace Award, the Premi Internacional Catalunya Award of Catalonia, the Simone de Beauvior Prize, The Oklahoma City Reflections of Hope Award, and has been honored with Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year Award 2013.
She is also the author of the international bestseller I Am Malala, which has been published in over 27 territories.*Malala will be speaking to scholars via satellite.
Ziaudin Yousafzai Bio ×
Ziauddin Yousafzai is an educator, human rights campaigner, and social activist. He hails from Pakistani’s Swat Valley where, at great personal risk among grave political violence, he peacefully resisted the Taliban’s efforts to shut down schools and kept open his own school. He also inspired his daughter, Malala Yousafzai, to raise her voice to promote the rights of children to an education.
Ziauddin is the co-founder and serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Malala Fund. He serves as the United Nations Special Advisor on Global Education and also the educational attaché to the Pakistani Consulate in Birmingham, UK.
Governer Martin O'Malley Bio ×
Governor O’Malley is a former 2016 presidential candidate with nearly 25 years of experience in state and local government. Prior to his two terms as governor of Maryland, he served the city of Baltimore as councilman from 1991 until 1999 and mayor from 1999 until 2007.
During his time in office, Governor O’Malley passed major political milestones that impacted the economy, education, the environment and many social causes. As mayor, his policies helped the people of Baltimore achieve the greatest crime reduction of one of America’s largest cities. As governor, he lead the fight to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay, to reduce greenhouse gas, to protect the dignity of every child’s home, and to ensure equal rights under the law for all Marylanders.
Governor O’Malley is a charismatic speaker who inspires and empowers next generation leaders to make an impact in their future and their world.
Carly Fiorina ×
Carly Fiorina is a tested leader in the technology industry and conservative movement. Carly famously started as a secretary in a 9-person real estate firm before joining AT&T in an entry-level sales position, and then, fifteen years later, leading AT&T’s spinout of Lucent Technologies.
In 1999, Fiorina was recruited to Hewlett-Packard, where she became the first woman to lead a Fortune 50 business. In her six years as chairman and CEO, Hewlett-Packard not only survived the dot-com bust—they became the leader in every market segment and every product category and grew from the 28th to 11th largest company in the United States.
Carly has always believed in giving back to the community and has been an active participant in government and politics. In the 2016 primary, she was credited for changing the landscape of the Republican field, winning debates, and fighting for conservative principles. Fiorina’s lifetime of experience has taught her that the highest calling of leadership is to unlock the potential in others.

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