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Chasten Glezman Buttigieg, Author and Educator

Chasten Glezman Buttigieg has built a name of his own as an advocate for teachers, inclusion, and the arts. Born and raised in Traverse City, Michigan, he received his bachelor’s degree in theater and global studies from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and his master’s in education from DePaul University.

Chasten most recently worked as a middle-school drama and humanities teacher before joining husband Pete on the 2020 Presidential campaign trail. In our country’s biggest cities and smallest towns, Americans were heartened by his charisma, empathy, and infectious positivity. In his moving, hopeful, and refreshingly candid memoir, “I Have Something to Tell You,” Chasten shares his story of growing up gay in his small Midwestern town, his relationship with Pete, and his hope for America’s future. The book was an instant New York Times Bestseller.

Chasten currently lives in South Bend, Indiana, with Peter and their two rescue dogs.

Sara Cunningham

Sara Cunningham is not only the proud, loving Mom of an LGBTQ child, but she has become a leading voice for faith parents of LGBTQ children. She is the founder of Free Mom Hugs, a group of affirming parents and allies who love the LGBTQ+ community unconditionally. They are dedicated to encouraging families, religious organizations, and civic leaders to not only affirm the LGBTQ+ community but to celebrate them.

Sara is a moving speaker, powerful advocate and ally, and the author of the book, “How We Sleep At Night”, an intimate, raw, challenging, and emotional memoir of her personal journey regarding her son’s homosexuality. In her writing and speaking, Sara conveys a unique authenticity and an undeniably tender, caring heart. She and her husband have been married over 30 years and live in Oklahoma City.

Brian Green

Brian is a multi-award-winning event planner, speaker and educator with twenty years of experience in the international events industry. 

He is the Chief Event Architect and Creative Visionary of By BrianGreen LLC based in Atlanta creating amazing social and corporate events across the globe. He is a former Diplomat for the country of Barbados. 

JEZEBEL Magazine voted Brian - Best Planner in Atlanta, 2010 and again in 2015 and 2016. He has also been recognized as a " Hall of Fame Recipient" for Best of The Knot. Brian has honed his experience into engaging speaking opportunities at such incredible conferences like The Knot, Wedding MBA, Catersource, Signature CEO, Wedding Summit, and Coterie Retreat, just to name a few.  

In 2017, he was the featured guest expert on The Steve Harvey Show for their annual Wedding Hour where he presented great tips and advice on how to host the best wedding, while avoiding the usual pitfalls (S5, Ep 168). 

Brian has been featured and published in every major publication including Grace Ormonde, Bride's Magazine, Inside Weddings, Munaluchi Bride, Essence, The Knot, B Collective, just to name a few. Brian is a mentor in the Fellowship for Change 2021 program for WedPro

As part of his strong activism and belief in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, he serves as Chairman of the Board for the National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals. Brian recently launched his podcast called “The Green Room” and is currently working on his first book with a publisher.

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