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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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Ashley Rhodes-Courter

LCSW, New York Times Best Seller, & Child-Welfare Advocate
Fee: $10,000
Travels From: Florida
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Jeanine Pirro

Co-Host of The Five, Fox News
Fee: $35,000
Travels From: New York
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Kevin Bacon

Golden Globe Winning Actor, Musician, and Philanthropist
Fee: Inquire
Travels From: New York
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Margaret Spellings

Former U.S. Secretary of Education and President and CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center
Fee Range: $25,000–$35,000
Travels From: Texas
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Gina Torres

Television & Movie Actress Known for "Suits," "Pearson" & "9-1-1: Lone Star"
Fee: $57,000
Travels From: California
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April Hernandez Castillo

Actress; Author; Survivor and Advocate for Intimate Partner Violence; Tedx Speaker
Fee Range: $7,000–$50,000
Travels From: New York
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Susan Neuman

Former Asst. Secretary, Secondary & Elementary Education
Fee Range: $8,000–$10,000
Travels From: New York
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Nicole Thompson

Educator, Author & Humanitarian Committed to Serving Urban Youth
Fee Range: $7,000–$15,000
Travels From: Georgia
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Jon Gordon

Best-Selling Author and Keynote Speaker
Fee Range: $60,000–$80,000
Travels From: Florida
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Gina Rodriguez

Award-Winning Actress, Producer, Director, Model & Humanitarian
Fee Range: Inquire
Travels From: California
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Tammy Tibbetts

Co-Founder & CEO of She’s the First
Fee Range: $4,500–$15,000
Travels From: New York
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Philippe Cousteau

Emmy-Nominated TV Host & Environmental Advocate
Fee Range: $18,000–$28,000
Travels From: California
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Chris Olsen

Actor and Digital Creator
Fee Range: $56,000–$63,000
Travels From: New York
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Felicity Aston

First Woman to Ski Across Antarctica Alone
Fee Range: $6,000–$15,000
Travels From: International
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Joan Kuhl

Generations in the Workplace Expert; Women in the Workforce Advocate; Author
Fee Range: $13,000–$25,000
Travels From: New York
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Grace Chenxin Liu

Founder of UNESCO-Endorsed Research To Empower (ReTE); United Nations, International Telecommunication Union & TEDx Speaker; Award-Winning Researcher and Book Author Advancing Education & Gender Equity
Fee Range: $7,000–$25,000
Travels From: New York
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Hayley Arceneaux

Pediatric Cancer Survivor & Crew Member, SpaceX's Inspiration4 (The First Entirely Civilian Spacecraft Mission)
Fee Range: $25,000–$32,000
Travels From: Tennessee
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Ashley Park

Grammy and Tony-nominated Actress, Emily in Paris; Pediatric Cancer Survivor
Fee Range: $75,000–$100,000
Travels From: California
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Ben Towers

Award Winning Serial Young Technology Entrepreneur
Fee Range: $12,000–$19,000
Travels From: International
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Kelly Vero

Futurist, Game Developer, and an Architect of the Metaverse
Fee Range: $10,000–$25,000
Travels From: International
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Donnie Campbell

Leadership Speaker and Inspiration for the TV Series character, Ted Lasso
Fee Range: $5,000–$8,000
Travels From: Missouri
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Jack Andraka

Teen Prodigy of Pancreatic Cancer, Inventor, Innovator & Citizen Scientist
Fee Range: $7,000–$19,000
Travels From: California
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Ernie G

Empowerment Comedian & TEDx Speaker
Fee Range: $7,000–$19,000
Travels From: California
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Speech Thomas

2x Grammy Award Winning Founder and Lead Singer of the 4X Platinum Hip-Hop Collective Arrested Development
Fee Range: $20,000–$30,000
Travels From: Georgia
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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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