The speakers, panelist and facilitators who spend time during the course of the LN fellowship program with our participants, are current policymakers or government officials who share their knowledge and expertise with the Fellows.  Our speakers not only clarify policy but at times are willing to embrace new suggestions and direction and often accept challenges often presented by the participants.  These speakers become new contacts for the Fellows and they are able to tap into this influential pool of speakers as a resource to establish appropriate connections and linkages to effectuate positive change for the greater good.