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Youth Advocacy Speakers

Youth advocacy speakers give young people a voice while helping educators, organisations and communities understand the pressures they face. Key Speakers represents advocates, educators, campaigners and public figures who speak with credibility about mental health, bullying, inclusion, confidence, opportunity and youth leadership.

These speakers are available for schools, colleges, nonprofits, community initiatives and education conferences. Some share lived experiences that help students feel understood, while others equip adults to create safer and more supportive environments. A well-matched youth speaker can open difficult conversations, encourage help-seeking and show young audiences that their experiences and ideas matter.

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Leymah Gbowee

2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, Liberian Peace Activist & Women's Rights Advocate
Fee Range: $30,000–$35,000
Travels From: New York
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Ivan Joseph

Award-Winning Performance + Self-Confidence Coach | Leadership and Cultural Transformation Expert
Fee Range: $7,000–$12,500
Travels From: International
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Stacey Bess

Award-Winning Educator and Author of Nobody Don’t Love Nobody
Fee Range: $8,000–$15,000
Travels From: Utah
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Marcus Bullock

Entrepreneur, Justice Reform Advocate, TED Speaker
Fee Range: $15,000–$20,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Fantastic Negrito

Three Time Grammy Award Winner, Black Roots Music Artist; Singer, Song-writer
Fee Range: $40,000–$75,000
Travels From: California
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Omékongo Dibinga

Award-winning Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion Strategist
Fee Range: $31,000–$32,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch

US Army Retired Lieutenant Colonel; Education Advocate
Fee Range: $12,000–$16,000
Travels From: Nevada
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Princess Sarah Culberson

Sierra Leone Princess, Author, Humanitarian, Trumpet Award Recipient
Fee Range: $17,000–$20,000
Travels From: California
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Wesley Hamilton

Accessibility & Inclusion Strategist
Fee Range: $10,000–$17,000
Travels From: Missouri
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Emily Calandrelli

Science Communicator and Host/Executive Producer of Xploration Outer Space and Emily's Wonder Lab
Fee Range: $18,000–$32,000
Travels From: Virginia
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Brandon Leake

Youth Educator, Spoken Word Poet and Winner of the 2020 Season of America's Got Talent
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Adolph Brown

"The World's Greatest Edu-tainer"
Fee Range: $10,000–$20,000
Travels From: Virginia
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Tara Setmayer

CNN Political Commentator; ABC News Contributor;Harvard Institute of Politics Resident Fellow
Fee Range: $20,000–$20,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Richard Rothstein

Distinguished Fellow; Author, The Color of Law
Fee Range: $5,000–$14,000
Travels From: District of Columbia
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Yara Shahidi

Star, ABC’s Black-ish & Freeform’s Grown-ish
Fee Range: $93,000–$125,000
Travels From: California
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CJ Huff

Retired Superintendent Led Tornado Disaster Recovery Efforts, Child Advocate, Consultant
Fee Range: $5,000–$11,000
Travels From: Missouri
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Elaine Welteroth

Award-Winning Journalist, NYT Bestselling Author, Judge on Project Runway
Fee Range: $32,000–$60,000
Travels From: New York
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Olympia LePoint

Award-Winning Author, Former NASA Scientist, & TED Speaker
Fee Range: $18,000–$20,000
Travels From: California
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John Ratzenberger

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Inventor, Philanthropist; Known for his Role in the TV Series Cheers
Fee Range: $40,000–$60,000
Travels From: California
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Michelle Poler

Founder of Hello Fears, Social Entrepreneur & Creative Director
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: New York
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Sonia Nazario

Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist and Author of Enrique’s Journey
Fee Range: $10,000–$12,000
Travels From: California
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Yusef Salaam

Criminal Justice Advocate, Member of "Central Park Five"
Fee Range: $31,000–$32,000
Travels From: New York
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Frank Schulenburg

Executive Director Wiki Education Foundation
Fee: $19,000
Travels From: California
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Arne Duncan

Managing Partner at Emerson Collective, Former U.S. Secretary of Education (2009 - 2016)
Fee Range: $25,000–$44,000
Travels From: Illinois
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Choosing a youth advocacy speaker

Consider the age of the audience, the sensitivity of the topic and the action the event should encourage. We can recommend speakers for student assemblies, professional development, community campaigns or youth leadership programmes, with content adapted appropriately for each setting.

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