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Activism/Philanthropy/Civic Engagement

Activism, Philanthropy, and Civic Engagement keynote speakers inspire audiences to lead with purpose and create lasting impact. From grassroots organizers to nonprofit leaders and changemakers, they share powerful stories of advocacy, generosity, and community action. Their insights encourage individuals and organizations to drive meaningful change through service, leadership, and collective responsibility. GDA Speakers connects you with changemakers who speak on activism, philanthropy, and civic engagement—empowering communities to lead with purpose and drive impact.

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Kathryn Childers

Women's History Trailblazer: One of First Five Women Special Agents in United States Secret Service

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Daryl Davis

Renowned Rock/Blues Musician, Conflict Navigator, Unifier, and Author

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Mick Ebeling

Innovator. Storyteller. Philanthropist. Impatient optimist.

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Risha Grant

Diversity Done Differently

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Erin Gruwell

Educator and Founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation

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Doc Hendley

Global Humanitarian, Founder and President of Wine To Water, Clean Water Crusader, Top 10 CNN Hero

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José Hernandez

Former NASA Astronaut; Inspiration for Amazon Prime Movie "A Million Miles Away"; Entrepreneur; Farmer; Vintner; Author

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Businessman; Philanthropist; NBA Hall of Fame

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Liz Murray

Inspirational Speaker and Bestselling Author, Breaking Night

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Sonia Nazario

Author, Journalist, Humanitarian

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Chad Pregracke

CNN Hero; Social Entrepreneur

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Shiza Shahid

Co-founder of Our Place, founder of NowVentures, co-founder & founding CEO of Malala Fund, and TIME magazine's 30 people changing the world

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Jimmy Wayne

Inspirational New York Times Bestselling Author & Award-Winning Musician

Jennifer Ayers-Moore

Mental Health Advocate

Brian Banks

Former Linebacker and Inspirational Athlete

Mehrsa Baradaran

Professor, Author; The Color of Money and How the Other Half Banks

Adam Braun

Founder & Chair of Pencils of Promise; Founder & CEO of Clarasight

Denise Brown

Domestic Violence Awareness Advocate

Mallory Brown

Human Connection Expert; Global Humanitarian Filmmaker

Dan Buettner

Best Selling Author of The Blue Zones

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