Jack Markell Democratic politician who became the first Jewish governor of Delaware when he was elected to the office in 2009. He had previously served his state as its Treasurer from 1999 to 2009. Early life He graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor’s in economics and development studies. Trivia He was a Vice […]
Julien Temple Director who worked with punk rock bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash on films such as The Great Rock And Roll Swindle. Early life He befriended The Sex Pistols in the 1970s and documented many of their early live shows. Trivia He became a successful music video director and worked […]
David Rosen South African artist and fashion designer who had aclothing line called Reason8 that contained political fashion, art, and activism. Early life He worked as a Battalion magazine illustrator and in 1980, he was a student at the Cape Technikon School of Art. Trivia He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008 and […]
Natalie Zfat Entrepreneur, blogger and on-camera host who launched her own social media consulting company in 2010. Some of her clients have included Samsung, American Express, Microsoft and Marriott International. Early life She was a writer for Rolling Stone magazine at age 21. Trivia She’s been featured on NPR and the Today Show. Family of […]
Mark Dixon Professional football offensive lineman who played in the NFL and the NFL Europe from 1994-2003. Early life He was a first team All-American during his senior year at the University of Virginia, in 1993. Trivia After signing with the Philadelphia Eagles out of college, he was released before his first season, leading […]
James Hype House and garage music DJ/producer who is known for high energy live performances as well as his unique fusion of urban and dance characteristics. His single “More Than Friends” hit the number one position on the Spotify UK Viral chart. Early life He began his career as a nightclub DJ in northern England. […]
Android Jones Versatile artist whose visual art, which has often been described as “electro-mineralism,” has been displayed in prestigious venues around the world, including the Sydney Opera House and the Ghats in Varanasi. He is also known for his work with Nintendo and Industrial Light and Magic. Early life He underwent brain surgery at age 11. He […]
John Amaechi Longtime English NBA power forward and one of first NBA players to publicly declare his homosexuality. Early life He moved from England to play high school basketball for St. John’s Jesuit High School in Ohio. Trivia He began working as a sports broadcaster and psychology lecturer after retirement. Family of John Amaechi […]
Cristina Mittermeier Photographer who is most recognized for her journalistic approach to landscape, nature, and cultural photography often with the Kayapo central Amazon tribe. She is the founder and former President of the International League of Conservation Photographers and also shares her works through Instagram for her over 1.5 million followers. Early life She earned […]
Ayah Bdeir Founder and CEO of littleBits, an award-winning platform of easy to use electronic building blocks, which sells hardware to over 100 countries worldwide and is used in more than 3,000 schools. She was named one of Entrepreneur’s 10 Leaders to Watch. Early life She studied computer engineering and sociology at the University […]