Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Speakers: Foster Change in Your Workplace
Discover how our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) speakers can create positive and meaningful change in your workplace. No matter what kind of meeting, conference, or event program you're planning, we will connect you with speakers who can cover topics spanning common issues that minorities and women face, social change and justice, and building an environment that upholds diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Your audience will gain knowledge and insight from our diversity leadership speakers to create inclusive cultures that improve employee satisfaction and engagement.
Ginny Clarke
Former Director, Executive Recruiting at Google, Conscious Leadership Expert
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Ginny Clarke
Dedicated to creating the conscious workplace for tomorrow, Virginia “Ginny” Clarke is a seasoned chief executive recruiter who has advised at the highest levels of corporate America for decades. A proven expert in driving diverse leadership, she is the former director of executive recruiting at Google, where she led the company’s diversity, non-tech recruiting, and leadership internal mobility teams – finding and hiring senior leaders across the company. She also built a scaled internal mobility program for Google’s senior leaders and designed much of the infrastructure that supports their executive recruiting function today. In speeches, Clarke draws on her unparalleled experience assessing thousands of executives inside corporate C-Suites and boardrooms to bring a unique, holistic five-dimensional approach to true leadership that is essential now more than ever. She delivers “no-holds-barred” discussions on the root causes that lead to a lack of diversity in organizations, and provides the integrated solutions that anyone can use to affect change within human resources management. Check her in-person or virtual fee to learn more.
Tarika Barrett
CEO, Girls Who Code
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Tarika Barrett
Lisa Sun
Founder & CEO, GRAVITAS, Former McKinsey Associate Principal, National Bestselling Author
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Lisa Sun
Carice Anderson
Workplace Development & Success Engineer; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expert
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
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Carice Anderson
Jonathan Mayes
DEI Expert, Former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Albertsons Companies
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Jonathan Mayes
Jonathan Capehart
Jonathan Capehart is a journalist and television personality who has worked as a policy advisor to Michael Bloomberg’s campaign, a national affairs columnist, and was a member of the Daily News editorial board which won the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing. He currently is an opinion writer for The Washington Post, host of the podcast "Cape Up, "and is an MSNBC contributor and anchor for "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart." A top diversity speaker, Capehart is a great fit for any in-person, hybrid, or virtual keynote.
Cassi Chandler
Motivational Leadership Expert, FBI’s First African American Female Special Agent Assistant Director
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: Please Inquire
- Asia: Please Inquire
Cassi Chandler
A trailblazer in female leadership, American keynote speaker Lieutenant General (ret) Nadja West is the 44th Army Surgeon General and the former Commanding General of US Army Medical Command. She is the first African American woman 3-star General in the Army’s history, the first African American Army Surgeon General, and currently the highest-ranking woman to ever graduate from West Point. West shares her story of grit, perseverance, strength, and breaking boundaries, even when faced with adversity. Taking audiences on her journey to becoming the Army’s first African American woman 3-star General, she motivates them to overcome challenges with self-belief, bravery, and balance. With more than 20 years of experience in executive leadership, crisis management, and disaster response – including crafting the DOD medical response to the Ebola crisis – West speaks expertly on the keynote topic of leadership tactics to effectively lead teams through times of uncertainty and crisis and is a great fit for any womens business online events covering inclusion keynotes.
Nadja West
First African American Army Surgeon General and Former Commanding General, US Army Medical Command
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $55,001 - $75,000*
- Asia: $75,001 and up*
Nadja West
Hakeem Oluseyi
Inspiring Astrophysicist, Former Space Science Education Lead for NASA, and CEO of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
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Hakeem Oluseyi
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi has three degrees, 8 U.S. patents, four E.U. patents and has hosted shows on the Science Channel and on Discovery. But more impressive is his life story. Oluseyi grew up in the roughest neighborhoods of America, learned to survive on the street, and still taught himself Einstein’s theory of relativity from an old set of encyclopedias. At every turn he was presented with a compelling option to quit and yet he persevered. Today, he is a in-person and virtual keynote speaker, NASA astrophysicist, a global educator, and the author of a highly-anticipated upcoming memoir A Quantum Life: My Unlikely Journey from the Streets to the Stars where he recounts his journey from the streets to the stars. Dr. Oluseyi is exclusively represented by Leading Authorities and is a great speaker for any Black History Month event.
Samuel Ramsey
Inspirational Changemaker in Science & Society; Cutting-Edge Communicator; Founder & Director of the Ramsey Research Foundation
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Samuel Ramsey
Meggie Palmer
Leadership & Communication Expert; Mission-Driven Entrepreneur & CEO
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Meggie Palmer
Joan Higginbotham
Retired NASA Astronaut, Rocket Scientist, Electrical Engineer, & Third African American Woman in Space
- Local: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Europe: $35,001 - $55,000*
- Asia: $55,001 - $75,000*
Joan Higginbotham
Types of DEI Speakers Available
Our DEI speakers span all industries and levels of expertise:
- Disability rights speakers: Engage your audience with speakers with firsthand experience navigating life with disabilities. Speakers can share how they've overcome obstacles and actionable ways for the world to become more inclusive for individuals with disabilities.
- Government and politics speakers: These presenters will delve into DEI in government and politics. From discussing how to create regulations to describing how to pass them to make the world more inclusive, our speakers will bring high levels of insight into your community or business.
- Social change and social justice speakers: These topics are some of the most popular when it comes to DEI. Our social change and justice speakers will cover topics ranging from how to curate inclusive environments to making a positive change in the world.
- Workplace culture speakers: Help create an inclusive workplace. These speakers share how DEI can advance your organization's internal and external relationships.
Why Hearing From Diverse Voices Matters
Diverse voices include people of varying races, genders, religions, ages, classes, and disabilities. People from underrepresented groups often bring unique perspectives and voices. Find diverse voices for your next event and experience advantages like:
- Innovative ideas: Diverse backgrounds mean speakers bring lived experiences and worldviews that have changed how they think about leadership, social change, and workplace cultures.
- Inclusive cultures: Hearing from often underrepresented voices can promote internal cultures that treasure the perspectives of others, leading to unified work environments.
- Growing empathy: Workplaces, schools, and government organizations benefit from individuals who can understand and share the feelings and experiences of others.
- Challenged biases: People often hold ingrained tendencies and view other individuals in a particular way. Hearing from accomplished and diverse voices leads people to confront their biases head-on.
Diverse voices promote positive change and more inclusive and equitable environments.
Exploring the Dimensions of Diversity With Varied Keynote Topics
Our roster of diversity speakers brings perspectives from various backgrounds, whether as people who are female, African American, or LGBTQ+ or who have disabilities. These speakers pull from backgrounds in areas like the military, athletics, or corporate careers to craft speeches across various topics. Their unique stories and charisma create thought-provoking and practical speeches promoting inclusive environments.
Their speeches explore topics like creating diversity through leadership and the personal aspects of diversity. Other topics include managing through adversity, significant issues at the heart of diversity, equity, and inclusion, knowing your workplace environment, and breaking barriers within organizations.
Customized Solutions for Any Event
At Leading Authorities speakers bureau, we create tailored solutions to fit your audience and event's structure. Our work aims to maximize the impact of the message you promote through your events. Our DEI speakers often speak at events like:
- Diversity summits
- Conferences
- Leadership retreats
- Team training events
- College and university events
- Executive sessions
We'll help you choose speakers that fit your event's tone and setting. One event might call for an entertaining and short speech, while another might call for more in-depth and serious coverage of DEI topics. We'll discuss your needs in detail to find speakers satisfying all your requirements.
Why Choose Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau?
We've connected speakers with clients planning conferences and meetings for decades. Whether you have a set theme or budget in mind, we'll work with you to find the right inclusivity speaker to leave a lasting impression on your audience. Experience peace of mind knowing that we are here with you from start to finish.
Our teams bring almost three decades of experience in finding qualified speakers for various organizational events. Their expertise and commitment to clients mean a seamless experience for your event. We can fit your event theme and budget with a candidate who checks all the boxes or find last-minute replacements for speaker cancellations. Our experts also handle additional details like client dinners and book bundles. They manage logistical components like travel arrangements and promotional materials. The result will be a seamless and engaging event.
Book a DEI Speaker Today
At Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau, we have a lineup of inclusivity speakers who have the experience and skill to educate and engage your audience. From innovators to CEOs to astrophysicists, these speakers deliver relevant messages that fit your needs and goals.
Browse our diversity, equity, and inclusion speakers' profiles, and let us know if you have any questions. Ready to book a speaker? Contact us today to get started. We are also available through live chat, emailing Contact@lauthorities.com and by phone. Please call 1-800-SPEAKER if you are within the United States and +44 20 3038 4689 for international calls.