Illinois
 Ian K. Smith

Medical and Diet Expert and New York Times Bestselling Author

 Kalisha Buckhanon

Author of Speaking of Summer and school favorite Upstate, Women's Safety and Support Advocate, former Crime TV Commentator

 Kim Brooks

Best-Selling Author of Small Animals

 Dr. Nicholas Pearce

CEO of the Vocati Group, Professor at NU's Kellogg School of Management, Pastor at Apostolic Church of God

 Jill Wine-Banks

MSNBC Legal Analyst and Prosecutor in Watergate Scandal