Events

Barbara Bush is a passionate voice in the global fight to confront some of the most prevalent health equity issues of our time. As the co-founder and president of the Global Health Corps, an organization that connects outstanding young leaders with organizations working on the front lines in order to promote global health equity, Bush has fully commited her life's work to improving access to health care in some of the world's most underserved areas. Under her leadership, the Global Health Corps has won widespread praise for its innovative work, including being named one of the 14 most innovative worldwide social start-ups by the Echoing Green Foundation. As an entrepreneur and champion of social justice who is on the front lines of a global movement for greater health equity, Bush shares optimistic stories of empowered people working to make real change in the lives of those most in need. Bush brings her passion and energy to uncover innovative ways--both large and small--that people can get involved and solve problems, not only in their own communities, but around the world.

Bill Zehnder has served as president of Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn, Inc. since 1980--part of the third generation of family in the hospitality industry. The Bavarian Inn is a 1,200 seat family-owned restaurant in Frankenmuth, and includes a bar, retail shops, and over 400 employees which served over a half million (550,000) meals in 2010, ranked in the top 100 independent U.S. restaurants. The "buck stops" with Bill in management and operation of the Bavarian Inn; duties include daily and long-term organizational and manpower development, innovation, guest satisfaction, and financial responsibilities. In 1998, he was named managing partner of Frankenmuth River Place Shops, an exciting 72,000 sq. ft. European Village featuring 40 shops and attractions that opened in the summer of 2001.

Chris Brogan is president of Human Business Works, a media and education company that helps (mostly larger) companies understand how business, technology and media can be leveraged to improve customer acquisition and community nurturing via the human digital channel. His first project there, 501 Mission Place, helps non-profits and charities learn how to grow their capabilities. He consults and speaks professionally with Fortune 100 and 500 companies like PepsiCo, General Motors, Microsoft, and more, about the intersection of business, technology and media. He is a New York Times bestselling co-author of Trust Agents, and a featured monthly columnist at Entrepreneur Magazine. He has over 12 years experience in online community, social media, and related technologies.