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American linguist, professor at Columbia University, author, and social commentator

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Former First Lady and literary editor

Alice Waters

Chef and food activist; founder of Chez Panisse and the Edible Schoolyard Project

Gabriel García Márquez

Nobel Prize-winning author who pioneered magical realism

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Savannah Forgy

Writer, filmmaker, and advocate for alternative education

Padmasree Warrior

Tech executive and former CTO of Cisco; champion of innovation and leadership

Sam Vuong

Founder of Renaissance and writer in alternative education

Helen Hunt

Emmy and Oscar-winning actress known for range and emotional depth

Amanda Rose

Social impact entrepreneur and movement builder; Founder & CEO of Timecounts