Find & Book the Top Diversity and Inclusion Speakers

We stand at a politically and culturally tumultuous crossroads – a turning point marked by an uptick in awareness, polarization, and even detachment. Emerging are the challenges organizations and society face in identifying and understanding the full spectrum of our human differences. Change can feel elusive. It takes time. But these diversity and inclusion public speakers know that great things happen when we leave our comfort zone and come together. Spurred by a penchant for action, this band of timely authorities speaks truth to power to enable enlightenment and long-lasting transformation. Available for in-person or virtual events and meetings.

Featured Speakers

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José Andrés

Chef, Restaurateur, Humanitarian

Inspiring Lives, Humanitarian Issues, Innovation

Fee $40K - $70K

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Douglas Brinkley

American Historian and Best-Selling Author; Presidential Historian, CNN; Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University

Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Leadership, American Politics

Fee Under $25,000

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Jeb Bush

Governor of Florida (1999-2007)

"In times of crisis a leader needs to be transparent, clear, empathetic, serious, and all in."

U.S. Current Events, Immigration Policy, Financial Markets

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James Comey

Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013–2017)

Demonstrating ethical leadership and a clear voice amidst the chaos of an unprecedented political environment.

Courage, Leadership, National Security

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Katie Couric

Founder, Katie Couric Media

“Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees.”

Media and Journalism, Gender Equality, Inspiring Lives

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Frances Frei

Global Thought Leader on Leadership and Strategy; Professor of Technology and Operations Management at Harvard Business School and Author

Upending the status quo to unleash performance and unprecedented human progress.

Corporate Culture, Corporate Social Responsibility, Crisis Management

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Michele Thornton Ghee

Executive Vice President of Business Development for Endeavor Global Marketing

Business Growth and Trends, Change Management, Christian Faith and Inspiration

Fee Under $25,000

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Bonnie St. John

Paralympic Ski Medalist, Fortune 500 Business Consultant, Rhodes Scholar, Former White House Official and Best-Selling Author

Challenging audiences to push through their own limitations and re-energize their lives to achieve peak performance.

Peak Performance, Leadership, Personal Growth and Achievement

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Nancy Koehn

Harvard Historian, Author, Leadership Coach

Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Change Management, Leadership

Fee $25K - $40K

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Adm. William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.)

Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command (2011-2014) and of U.S. Joint Special Operations Command (2008-2011); Chancellor of the University of Texas System (2015-2018); Best-selling Author

“Without daring greatly, you will never know what is truly possible.”

Courage, Leadership, National Security

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Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.)

Secretary of State (2001-2005)

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”

U.S. Foreign Policy, National Security, Diplomacy

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Condoleezza Rice

Secretary of State (2005-2009)

“We are safest, most secure, and most prosperous when our values and our interests are inextricably linked.”

U.S. Foreign Policy, National Security, Diplomacy

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Eugene Robinson

Pulitzer Prize-winning Columnist, The Washington Post and Political Analyst, MSNBC

"So we must be realistic but never hopeless. Much has gone wrong. But it is in our power to put things right."

American Politics, Social Media, African American Affairs

Fee Under $25,000

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Reshma Saujani

Founder & CEO of Girls Who Code, Author

Sparking a bravery revolution to inspire women and girls to lead.

Innovation, STEM, Gender Equality

Fee $40K - $70K

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Mallory Weggemann

2012 Paralympic Gold Medalist, NBC Sports Winter Paralympics Correspondent, and Equality Activist

Courage, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges, Leadership

Fee Under $25,000

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Lisa Bodell

Innovation Expert, Founder and CEO of futurethink and Author

Leadership, Professional Achievement, Corporate Culture

Fee $40K - $70K

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Stephanie Chung

President, JetSuite, Inc.

Women in Leadership, Branding, Business Growth and Trends

Fee Under $25,000

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Patti Solis Doyle

Partner, Brunswick Group; Political Commentator, CNN

American Politics, U.S. Current Events, Race and Society

Fee Under $25,000

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Dr. Omékongo Dibinga

Award-Winning Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist

Diversity and Inclusion in Business, Education, Motivation

Fee Under $25,000

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Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.

James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor; Chair, Department of African American Studies, Princeton University

African American Affairs, American Politics, Media and Journalism

Fee Under $25,000

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Frans Johansson

Innovation Expert, Author

Leadership, Motivation, Professional Achievement

Fee $25K - $40K

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Earvin "Magic" Johnson

Leader, Basketball Legend, and Successful Entrepreneur

Philanthropy, Teamwork, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges

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Sally Kohn

CNN Political Commentator, Daily Beast Columnist, Community Organizer and Activist

Gender Equality, American Politics, U.S. Current Events

Fee Under $25,000

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Sallie Krawcheck

Co-Founder & CEO, Ellevest

Diversity and Inclusion in Business, Leadership, Business Growth and Trends

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Carson Kressley

Emmy-Award Winning TV Personality, Style Expert, Fashion Designer, and NYT Bestselling Author

Arts & Culture, Celebrities, Comedy and Humor

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Jeanne Celestine Lakin

Award-Winning Author; Founder, One Million Orphans

Diversity and Inclusion, Humanitarian Issues, Education

Fee Under $25,000

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Anjali Kumar

Co-Founder of The Justice Dept., Attorney, Advisor, Author, and “Idea acupuncturist”

Communication, Diversity and Inclusion in Business, Gender Equality

Fee $25K - $40K

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Ray Lewis

Super Bowl MVP, 2 Time Super Bowl Champion, Pro Football Hall of Famer, NY Times Best Selling Author

Celebrities, Communication, Courage

Fee Over $70,000

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Lauren Leader

Founder and CEO of All In Together and Author

Diversity and Inclusion in Business, U.S. Women in Leadership, Change Management

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Patty McCord

Workplace Innovator, Culture and Leadership Consultant and Former Chief Talent Officer, Netflix

Business Growth and Trends, Diversity and Inclusion in Business, Branding

Fee $25K - $40K

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Adm. Mike Mullen, USN (Ret.)

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (2007-2011); 28th Chief of Naval Operations (2005-2007)

Leadership, U.S. National Security, National Security

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Jonathan Mildenhall

Co-Founder and CEO of TwentyFirstCenturyBrand, Former CMO of Airbnb

Branding, Business Growth and Trends, Professional Achievement

Fee $40K - $70K

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Richard Montañez

Vice President, Multicultural Sales & Community Activation for PepsiCo North America, Author, Philanthropist, Creator of Flamin' Hot Cheetos Brand

Creativity, Branding, Philanthropy

Fee Under $25,000

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John Register

Paralympic Silver Medalist

Inspiring Lives, Motivation, Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges

Fee Under $25,000

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Americus Reed II

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Professor of Marketing, Co-Founder of Persona Partners

Branding, Change Management, Communication

Fee $25K - $40K

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Linda Johnson Rice

Chairman and CEO, Johnson Publishing Company

Women in Business Leadership, Personal Growth and Achievement, Change Management

Fee Under $25,000

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Wendy Sherman

Director, Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University; Under Secretary for Political Affairs, U.S. Department of State (2011–2015); Founding Partner and Senior Counselor, The Albright Stonebridge Group; Author

American Politics, U.S. National Security, U.S. Current Events

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