About The Speaker
Brian Rusch
speaker
Brian Rusch has worked with notable peace leaders such as Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama, utilizing their teachings to inspire youth and foster conversations on peace, equality, and forgiveness. He is a strategic consultant for Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi and serves on the board of Leymah Gbowee’s foundation. As a founding member and vice-chair of Rotary International’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force, Rusch has spearheaded a plan to implement DEI initiatives. Driven by the concept of "ubuntu," he collaborates with various sectors to promote transformative change. Previously, Rusch worked in the entertainment industry as a celebrity fashion stylist and editor, founded three multi-media companies, authored four books, and directed numerous films, including the acclaimed documentary Aloha Life. His pioneering work with FashionTeen.com was recognized as a case study at MIT.