Holly Robinson Peete Actress, Author & Humanitarian

From her first appearance on the iconic children's show Sesame Street at the age of four (alongside her father Matt who played the original ‘Gordon’) to 21 Jump Street to her current family docu-series For Peete’s Sake on the - actress, author, host, activist, and philanthropist - has consistently used her celebrity status as a platform to advocate for issues dear to her heart.

Following her father's battle with Parkinson's disease, she and husband - a former NFL quarterback - formed the HollyRod Foundation in 1997 to help improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson's. In 2005, they extended the Foundation's mission to provide support and resources to those affected by autism when their eldest son was diagnosed with the condition. Today, Robinson Peete is arguably one of the most sought after and prolific autism advocates in the US.

A celebrated author, Robinson Peete co-authored with her then 12-year-old daughter the NAACP Image Award-winning My Brother Charlie, a children's book about autism from the sibling's perspective. Her book, Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game: A Women's Guide to Loving Pro Football, won her the 2006 Quill Literacy Award. Her latest book Same But Different: Teen Life On The Autism Express co-authored with her twins Ryan & RJ is out now and garnering glowing reviews.

Robinson Peete's longevity and visibility in the entertainment community has led to a successful career as a spokesperson for some of the country's biggest brands, including Target, Toys"R"Us, Colgate, Skechers, Epipen, and Carnation. She is also set to launch a new lifestyle brand of apparel and accessories on the shopping channel EVINE LIVE.

Whether discussing her advocacy for son's autism, her father’s Parkinson’s disease or how she maintains a successful work-life balance, Holly Robinson Peete delivers inspiring, authentic, down to earth keynotes that offer audiences vital tips and roadmaps for managing their own lives and careers.