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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.

All Activism/Philanthropy/Civic Engagement Speakers 71

Lauren Bush Lauren

Founder and CEO of FEED Projects

Majora Carter

American Urban Revitalization Strategist; Environmental Justice Solutions

James Clear

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Atomic Habits, Top Booked Keynote Speaker and Founder of Habits Academy

Rosa Clemente

2008 US Vice-Presidential Candidate, Journalist, Political Commentator, Scholar-Activist

Misty Copeland

First African American Female Principal Dancer in the American Ballet Theatre

Asha Curran

CEO of Giving Tuesday

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Stephanie Decker

Inspiring Mom: Lost Both Legs Saving Children From Tornado, Founder of the Stephanie Decker Foundation

Jon Dorenbos

Renowned Keynote Speaker; Bestselling Author; Former NFL Star; Television Personality; World Class Magician

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Tiffany Dufu

Leadership Luminary, Founder & CEO The Cru, Author of DROP THE BALL

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Antwone Fisher

Best-Selling Author & Screenwriter

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Michael Franzese

Former Member of Colombo Organized Crime Family. Current Speaker, author, TV and Film personality.

Leymah Gbowee

2011 Nobel Peace Laureate; Liberian Peace Activist; Trained Social Worker; Women's Rights Advocate

Dennis Gillan

Mental Health Advocate

Haben Girma, Esq.

Human Rights Lawyer, Author, First Deafblind Graduate of Harvard Law School

Calvin Gladney

LEED AP, President and CEO of Smart Growth America

Bob Goff

New York Times Best-Selling Author of Love Does

Jonathan Haidt

Professor of Ethical Leadership, New York University–Stern School of Business, and Author of The Anxious Generation, a New York Times Best Seller

Ron Hall

Author of Same Kind of Different As Me

Scott Harrison

Founder and CEO of charity: water and New York Times Bestselling Author

Tony Hawk

Legendary Skateboarder; Entrepreneur; Founder of The Skatepark Project (formerly the Tony Hawk Foundation)

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