Madeleine Albright

Dr. Madeleine Albright was the United States' first female Secretary of State. She served from 1997 to 2001.

Now in the private sector, Dr. Albright serves on numerous boards and champions projects focused on global issues.  Play Video

Bill McKibben

Bill McKibben is the celebrated author of The End of Nature, which is considered to be a classic work on the worldwide environmental crisis.

His other projects include the novel Deep Economy and Step It Up 2007, the largest day of protest about climate change in our nation's history. Play Video

Frank McCourt 

Frank McCourt is the best-selling author of Angela's Ashes, ‘Tis, and Teacher Man.

His other accomplishments include teaching for many years in the New York City public school system and creating acclaimed theatrical productions.

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 Fred Kent

Fred Kent is the founder of Project for Public Spaces.

He is a leading authority on revitalizing city spaces and one of the foremost speakers on livability, smart growth, and the future of the city. Play Video