2008 Speakers and Moderators

Some of the world's most inspired and provocative thinkers, writers, artists, business people, teachers, and leaders are gathered here. Each day, they will teach, speak, lead, question, and interact with an audience ready to delve into a world of ideas, thought, and discussion.

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Richard Celeste

Richard Celeste is the 12th president of Colorado College. Prior to joining Colorado College, he served as the US ambassador to India from 1997 to 2001. His public service experience also includes serving two terms as governor of Ohio and as director of the United States Peace Corps in Washington, DC. Celeste was also a managing partner of Celeste and Sabety Ltd., an economic development consultancy in Columbus, Ohio. He taught urban economics at John Carroll University and has served as a visiting fellow in public policy at Case Western University. He currently is chair of the board of trustees of the Health Effects Institute in Boston, an advisory board member of Stonebridge International, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a lifetime national associate of the National Academies.