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Tammie Jo Shults is a retired commercial airline captain, author, and former naval aviator. Known for being one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy, following active duty she became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. On April 17, 2018, as captain of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, Shults safely landed a Boeing 737-700, saving 148 passengers, after the aircraft suffered an uncontained engine failure with debris causing rapid decompression of the aircraft. She retired from Southwest Airlines in 2020.
Former Naval Aviator, Pilot, and Author
Keynote Topics: Author, Aviation, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Diversity, Faith
Travels From: Boerne, Texas
J’Marie Moore is the first daughter of a famous boxer to fight professionally. Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, J’Marie went 2-0 as a pro between 1997 and 2000.
J'marie Moore
Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, Former Professional Boxer, Author, and Coach
Keynote Topics: Inspirational Women, Faith, Leadership, Diversity & Disability, Motivational
Travels From: Baja California, Mexico
Born on a train between Mumbai and Kolkata, Tushar Gandhi was raised in Mumbai and holds a printing diploma from the Government Institute of Printing Technology. He founded the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation in 1998 and has been President of the Lok Seva Trust since 1996. Tushar appeared in the films "Hey Ram" and "Road to Sangam," and his book Let's Kill Gandhi was a bestseller in 2007. He chaired the Australian Indian Rural Development Foundation in 2008, led the 75th-anniversary Dandi March reenactment in 2005, and served as Goodwill Ambassador of CISRI-ISP from 2007 to 2012. In 2018, he petitioned the Supreme Court to curb cow-vigilante lynch mobs, became a Director of the Gandhi Research Foundation in 2019, and was appointed Ambassador for “Return to Palestine” in 2023.
Author & the Great-Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi
Keynote Topics: Leadership, Diversity, Political, Faith, Motivational
Travels From:
André Thornton is a motivational and faith-based speaker, a twenty-one year veteran of the MLB and recipient of the coveted Roberto Clemente Award, acclaimed author of Triumph Born of Tragedy, and the CEO of ASW Global Inc. Drawing on his faith and life experiences, Mr. Thornton educates and inspires audiences about Executive Leadership, Organizational Change, Overcoming Adversity, and Diversity. Mr. Thornton is a remarkable speaker, having honed his craft over the course of more than one thousand professional engagements.
Former MLB and Cleveland Indians Player, Roberto Clemente Award Recipient, CEO of ASW Global Inc.
Keynote Topics: Team Building, Leadership, Diversity, Overcoming Adversity, Faith
Travels From: Mogadore, OH
Nick Swisher is a MLB World Series Champion and All-Star. He was an outfielder and first baseman known for switch hitting. He is currently a baseball analyst for CBS & Peacock and a special advisor to Brian Cashman for the New York Yankees, where he is still heavily involved in Spring training and developing the next generation of All Stars.
All-Star Major League Baseball Player, World Series Champion, Sports Broadcaster
Keynote Topics: Motivational, Leadership, Team Building, Overcoming Adversity, Faith, Sports, Entertainment
Travels From: Tampa, FL
Charlie Daniels, Jr. had the unique opportunity to grow up as the only child of entertainer phenomenon and legend, Charlie Daniels. He runs the Charlie Daniels Brand, CDB Music, as well as maintains his father’s social media accounts and Podcast. He’s working on a book about his life experiences growing up as his father’s only child and an in depth history of Volunteer Jam similar to a music festival headlined by the Charlie Daniels Band with a wide variety of big time musical artists.
Son and spokesman for the Estate of Charlie Daniels, President of Charlie Daniels Brand, Inc and CDB Music, LLC, Host of The Charlie Daniels Podcast: From Long Haired Country Boy to Simple Man, The Best There’s Ever Been!
Keynote Topics: Current Events, Veterans, Faith, Politics, Music Business, Grief
Travels From: Nashville, TN
Tammie Jo Shults is a retired commercial airline captain, author, and former naval aviator. Known for being one of the first female fighter pilots to serve in the United States Navy, following active duty she became a pilot for Southwest Airlines. On April 17, 2018, as captain of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, Shults safely landed a Boeing 737-700, saving 148 passengers, after the aircraft suffered an uncontained engine failure with debris causing rapid decompression of the aircraft. She retired from Southwest Airlines in 2020.
Former Naval Aviator, Pilot, and Author
Keynote Topics: Author, Aviation, Inspirational Women, Leadership, Diversity, Faith
Travels From: Boerne, Texas
J’Marie Moore is the first daughter of a famous boxer to fight professionally. Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, J’Marie went 2-0 as a pro between 1997 and 2000.
J'marie Moore
Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, Former Professional Boxer, Author, and Coach
Keynote Topics: Inspirational Women, Faith, Leadership, Diversity & Disability, Motivational
Travels From: Baja California, Mexico
Born on a train between Mumbai and Kolkata, Tushar Gandhi was raised in Mumbai and holds a printing diploma from the Government Institute of Printing Technology. He founded the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation in 1998 and has been President of the Lok Seva Trust since 1996. Tushar appeared in the films "Hey Ram" and "Road to Sangam," and his book Let's Kill Gandhi was a bestseller in 2007. He chaired the Australian Indian Rural Development Foundation in 2008, led the 75th-anniversary Dandi March reenactment in 2005, and served as Goodwill Ambassador of CISRI-ISP from 2007 to 2012. In 2018, he petitioned the Supreme Court to curb cow-vigilante lynch mobs, became a Director of the Gandhi Research Foundation in 2019, and was appointed Ambassador for “Return to Palestine” in 2023.
Author & the Great-Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi
Keynote Topics: Leadership, Diversity, Political, Faith, Motivational
Travels From:
André Thornton is a motivational and faith-based speaker, a twenty-one year veteran of the MLB and recipient of the coveted Roberto Clemente Award, acclaimed author of Triumph Born of Tragedy, and the CEO of ASW Global Inc. Drawing on his faith and life experiences, Mr. Thornton educates and inspires audiences about Executive Leadership, Organizational Change, Overcoming Adversity, and Diversity. Mr. Thornton is a remarkable speaker, having honed his craft over the course of more than one thousand professional engagements.
Former MLB and Cleveland Indians Player, Roberto Clemente Award Recipient, CEO of ASW Global Inc.
Keynote Topics: Team Building, Leadership, Diversity, Overcoming Adversity, Faith
Travels From: Mogadore, OH
Nick Swisher is a MLB World Series Champion and All-Star. He was an outfielder and first baseman known for switch hitting. He is currently a baseball analyst for CBS & Peacock and a special advisor to Brian Cashman for the New York Yankees, where he is still heavily involved in Spring training and developing the next generation of All Stars.
All-Star Major League Baseball Player, World Series Champion, Sports Broadcaster
Keynote Topics: Motivational, Leadership, Team Building, Overcoming Adversity, Faith, Sports, Entertainment
Travels From: Tampa, FL
Charlie Daniels, Jr. had the unique opportunity to grow up as the only child of entertainer phenomenon and legend, Charlie Daniels. He runs the Charlie Daniels Brand, CDB Music, as well as maintains his father’s social media accounts and Podcast. He’s working on a book about his life experiences growing up as his father’s only child and an in depth history of Volunteer Jam similar to a music festival headlined by the Charlie Daniels Band with a wide variety of big time musical artists.
Son and spokesman for the Estate of Charlie Daniels, President of Charlie Daniels Brand, Inc and CDB Music, LLC, Host of The Charlie Daniels Podcast: From Long Haired Country Boy to Simple Man, The Best There’s Ever Been!
Keynote Topics: Current Events, Veterans, Faith, Politics, Music Business, Grief
Travels From: Nashville, TN
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Former Naval Aviator, Pilot, and Author
J'marie Moore
Daughter of legendary boxer Archie Moore, Former Professional Boxer, Author, and Coach
Author & the Great-Grandson og Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi
Former MLB and Cleveland Indians Player, Roberto Clemente Award Recipient, CEO of ASW Global Inc.
All-Star Major League Baseball Player, World Series Champion, Sports Broadcaster
Son & Spokesman for the Estate of Charlie Daniels, President of Charlie Daniels Brand, Inc & CDB Music, LLC, and Podcast Host
