Tom Tancredo is a former congressman from Colorado who ran unsuccessfully for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. In 2010, Tancredo ran for governor of Colorado as a member of the Constitution Party and placed second to Democrat and then-Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper.

Thomas Gerard "Tom" Tancredo (b. December 20, 1945) is a former Republican member of the U.S. House representing the 6th Congressional District of Colorado and ran for Governor of Colorado in the 2014 elections.

Tancredo opted to not seek re-election to U.S. House in 2008 but came out of political retirement to mount a third party campaign for the Governor of Colorado in 2010, ultimately losing current Democratic incumbent Gov. John Hickenlooper in the November general election.

In the 2010 gubernatorial election, Tancredo decided to run as a Constitution Party candidate after allegations against both of the Republican candidates weakened the GOP's position in the race. His bid led to rifts and even open feuding with former Republican allies who accused him of potentially splitting the vote. After losing the gubernatorial race, Tancredo returned to his old party, re-registering as a Republican.

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Amina Mohamed, Founder, is a visionary making a huge impact. Since founding her Canadian charity, Cameras For Girls, in 2018, Amina has empowered 89 young women across East Africa through their year-long, 4-phase curriculum covering photography, camera operation, ethical storytelling, and business-building skills. Her programs have now impacted over 1,000 women and expansion is in the future!

Amina equips these young women with tools like a camera to keep and much-needed skills to secure paid work in the male-dominated media space. In addition to this primary program, she has provided free online training to countless African women, helping them develop their storytelling abilities to share their voices with the world. Amina is also a fervent advocate for ethical storytelling, aiming to move beyond colonial mindsets.

Recently, she spoke at the Vital Voices Global Leadership Summit and has been featured in media across Canada and the U.S., including Vogue. Her work champions gender equality to amplify women's voices across Africa by encouraging authentic storytelling practices. With her recent Estée Lauder Beautiful Forces grant, she plans to expand her impact in Uganda by skilling former students to become paid trainers with Cameras For Girls, further building sustainability into the overall programming.

Born and raised in sunny Southern California, Brian Castleforte, a.k.a. Castleforte, has always been driven by a passion for creativity and storytelling. “As a kid, I was constantly drawing, building, and imagining—creativity was my way of connecting with the world,” he recalls. That passion evolved into a career spanning over 30 years as a Motionographer and animator, working with top brands like Nike, Marvel, and Sony on a variety of projects, from TV show packages to film titles.

Brian is also a pioneer in the paper toy movement, with two published books, Papertoy Monsters and Papertoy Glowbots, inspiring creators of all ages. His professional portfolio, Castleforte.com, showcases his extensive work in motion graphics and design, while his platform CreatableMe.com empowers and inspires families to live more mindful and creative lives.

Currently, Brian serves as the Creative Director for Huemains, a global motion design collective. Separately, he is developing NiceBunny, an original animated series that reflects his vision for combining storytelling, creativity, and compassion. His YouTube channel, Mindful Creative Life, continues his mission to help others live more mindful, creative lives. He has also recently started his journey as a mindful creativity coach, helping individuals unlock their creative potential through mindfulness and intentional living.

Brian sums up his journey simply: “I want to inspire people to see creativity as a way of life. Whether through art, design, or simply being present in the moment, we all have the ability to shape our reality.”

Folk-rock indie music artist Keri Edwards, with her soulful powerhouse vocals, is having a second coming of age. Fresh-faced in a new season of post-military family life, she is just now fully embracing her music again.

A woman of passion and reflection, with a fierce independent streak, she is at the same time a true romantic at heart. Wearing her heart on her sleeve, she isn’t afraid to speak her truth —whether she is whole or broken. Keri is an entertainer who comes alive on stage, eager to sing and share her stories for her audience. With her guitar in hand, her powerful belt, and lyrics in her heart, she’ll laugh and sometimes cry as she invites you into her world of life, love, passion, and inspiration.

Not a newcomer to music, she put a career in Nashville with some notable early achievements on hold to raise a family. Her list of industry achievements include publishing successes with single song contracts for four songs, three of which were recorded in Nashville by the late actress/singer Robin Griggs, a production deal offer from a Nashville based minor record label in 2001, being a special guest in attendance at Alan Jackson’s platinum celebration for When Somebody Loves You,and opening for the band Lone Star at the American Music Theater with her father Stu Huggens. She released two faith based projects during her time as a military spouse: Me and Jesus (LP) and Be Still (EP). During that time, she was recognized as an advanced songwriter in NSAI’s (Nashville Songwriters’ Association International) Dayton and Cincinnati, OH chapters and was invited to participate in an official capacity as a panelist on their Advanced Critique Panel.

Since her return to music full time, she’s been twice nominated for a Central Pennsylvania Music Award.  She’s released seven singles in two years and is currently working on an album. One of those songs, I See You, earned her a nomination for a Hollywood Independent Music Award, and three others have been featured in independent film projects:

Releasing You in the short film by the same title (Filmmaker Elena Shelton)

Fall For You in the movie Letters to Freedom (Filmmaker Joshua Williams)

Only Way Out in the movie All Wounds (Filmmaker Catherine Vouvray)

Keri’s music can streamed and/or downloaded on all of the major streaming platforms, and can also be heard on a handful of independent radio stations including:

Music to Dance to Radio (https://www.m2d2radio.com)

My Rural Radio (https://www.myruralradio.net)

Sandcastle Radio (https://sandcastleradio.org)

Marjorie Hope is an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and advocate for global connection. Marjorie is the author of the books “Kari’s Gold” and “CONNECTIPLOMACY”. Graduating from Salisbury University with postgraduate certifications from the London School of Economics and Harvard University, Marjorie’s diverse background includes owning and operating a successful gymnastics school, where she championed the integration of mind, body, and spirit in fitness education. In 2016, she founded America Connected, a renowned international non-profit dedicated to teaching cultural diplomacy worldwide. In her latest book “CONNECTIPLOMACY: Using our Differences to Connect,” published in 2023, exemplifies her commitment to promoting understanding and unity across borders.