JD Stier is an activist and former White House staffer originally from Madison, Wisconsin. He has an amazing story of his journey from prison to the White House, and currently works as the campaign manager for Raise Hope for Congo (http://www.enoughproject.org/staff/jd-stier-raise-hope-congo-campaign-manager). He told us the following about his speech: "I will share my story and can dive into prison policies, drug policies, U.S. politics and campaigns, and African affairs: highlighting the current and most deadly conflict - eastern Congo.  My strongest emphasis will be on activism, campaigning, and advocacy around these issues: how youth affect social change. That's the thesis."