Designer John Bartlett is known for both his authentically rugged American style as well as his strong support of animal rights. His work has earned him 2 Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awards for “Best Newcomer” and “Menswear Designer of the Year”, an American Apparel and Footwear Association’s (AAFA) “Designer of the Year” award and most recently, he was selected as the winner of the "CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Award".

Deborah Dugan is the Chief Executive Officer of (RED), a brand designed to engage businesses and consumer power to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Her career spans more than 16 years of diverse and pioneering media experience: Deborah formerly served as President of Disney Publishing Worldwide, as Senior Advisor to the Tribeca Enterprises Board and as Executive Vice President at EMI/Capitol Records.

Janet Mock, Editor of PEOPLE.com, is a writer, journalist and transgender advocate. Her blog, Fish Food For Thought, is named after her forthcoming memoir "Fish Food," about her adolescent journey beyond genders. She went public with her teenage transition story in an intimate and extensive interview with Marie Claire in June, and speaks about the struggles of LGBT and gender-nonconforming youth.

Moe Vela is the first Hispanic and gay American in the U.S. to serve twice in the White House in a senior executive role. Most recently, Moe served as Vice President Biden’s Director of Management and Administration, and before as Vice President Gore’s CFO and Senior Advisor on Hispanic Affairs. He was selected as one of Washington DC’s Top Decision Makers by the National Journal.

Bruce Vilanch is a six- time Emmy Award winner who has been the head writer for the Oscars since 2000, and a featured writer for the Tonys, Grammys, and Emmys. Bruce starred as Edna Turnblad for two years on Broadway and on National tour. He was a celebrity guest and head writer for Hollywood Squares, and has won numerous awards for his work in support of AIDS and LGBT rights charities.

Laura Albert is the author of writings credited to the fictional persona of JT LeRoy, a gender-variant youth. These writings include "Sarah" and "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things," as well as the novella "Harold's End," all published to critical acclaim. As Leroy, Albert also wrote the original script & co-produced the Gus Van Sant film Elephant. Albert wrote for the TV series Deadwood.

Mark Perriello served as Obama's White House Liaison at the U.S. Department of the Interior and worked as the Priority Placement Director, where he was instrumental in placing diverse and LGBT candidates in jobs in the administration. He has served in leadership roles in the LGBT community at HRC and the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute. Currently, Perriello is the President & CEO of the AAPD.

Wilson Cruz is an actor and LGBT activist known for playing the gay teen Rickie Vasquez on TV’s My So-Called Life as well as roles on ER, Ally McBeal, The West Wing, Noah's Arc, Grey's Anatomy and the role of Angel on Broadway in RENT. As an openly gay man of Afro-Puerto Rican ancestry, he's a strong advocate for gay youth, especially those of color.

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