Bill de Blasio
Former Mayor of New York City
Audiences can expect an engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking experience from Bill de Blasio, drawing on his leadership as Mayor of New York City. He spearheaded universal pre-K, navigated crises like COVID-19, and championed economic equity. His expertise in governance, policy-making, and urban innovation makes him a compelling and impactful speaker.
$25K - $40K
Bill de Blasio is a dynamic and thought-provoking speaker known for his deep insights into leadership, public policy, and urban governance. As the former Mayor of New York City, he led the nation’s largest metropolis through significant challenges by championing progressive policies on education, economic equity, and public health. His unique perspective, drawn from navigating complex political landscapes and implementing transformative initiatives, makes him an invaluable voice for discussions on leadership, social justice, and civic innovation. With an engaging and candid speaking style, de Blasio offers audiences practical lessons on crisis management, policy-making, and the future of cities, making him a compelling choice for conferences, corporate events, and academic forums.
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Leading Through Uncertainty
In a time of unprecedented changes and profound unpredictability in Washington, de Blasio provides practical and inspiring lessons on how to move forward. Drawing on his experience leading NYC through the Covid crisis and navigating three Presidential administrations, he shows how organizations can stick to their vision and marshal their resources even amidst profound uncertainty.
Managing Today’s Crises
More than any previous time in history, crisis management now requires speed, decisiveness, and creativity. Bill de Blasio provides valuable insights and usable strategies learned from years managing NYC through everything from budget crises and urban unrest to terrorist attacks and global pandemic. In all cases, quick decisions and clear communication were crucial, lessons applicable to any organization.
American Politics In 2025
Bill de Blasio has served as a campaign manager, won the mayoralty of NYC, and even ran for President in the 2020 cycle. In office, he worked with three Presidents, including regular dealings with Donald Trump during the Covid crisis. He provides deep and useful insights into how America got to this place and where things are going.
Controlling AI Before It Controls Us
While recognizing the vast potential AI has to contribute to areas like healthcare, Bill de Blasio sounds a warning about the troubling lack of guardrails in place to address AI’s dangers. Based on his own experiences developing policies in NYC to create a better balance in the use of AI, de Blasio argues that every company and organization can develop thoughtful policies that can help build a national consensus. No technological development will have a greater impact on our lives than AI and this discussion encourages all stakeholders to take ownership while there’s still time.
Reaching Our Children When It Matters Most
Research showing the deep impact of educating children before the age of five is conclusive, and yet most of this country doesn’t have available and affordable options for our youngest Americans. Bill de Blasio innovated free, quality, and universal Pre-K and 3-K in our nation’s largest city and created the gold standard that other cities and states now follow. He explains how, in uncertain times, this is a strategy that works and can be applied locally in a cost-efficient, high-impact manner.
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