Diversity

Top Diversity Keynote Speakers

Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Founder and Chair of Youth Without Borders, Yassmin inspires audiences to lead with courage, embrace complexity, and create meaningful change through inclusive leadership.

Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

About Yassmin

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is on a mission to promote diversity and empower young people throughout society, however and wherever she can. Born in Sudan, she moved to Australia when she was two years old, and trained as a mechanical engineer. She now spends her time... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

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Michael Bach

Award-winning and best-selling author and global executive with deep experience in inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility

Speaker Fee: Please inquire

About Michael

Michael Bach is a nationally and internationally recognized thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. He is the founder of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), CCDI Consulting and Pride at Work Canada. Michael has... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: Please inquire

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Michael Bush

CEO of Great Place to Work

Speaker Fee: $30,000 - $50,000

About Michael

Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work®, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, and dozens of other... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $30,000 - $50,000

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Daryl Davis

Musician, Author

Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000

About Daryl

Daryl Davis is committed to helping people ignite positive change – using conversation to build bridges. His jaw-dropping experiences speak for themselves. For nearly 40 years, he’s engaged leaders of the KKK and White supremacist groups face to face to find the answer to... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000

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Gloria Goins

Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Cisco

Speaker Fee: $10,000 - $15,000

About Gloria

Gloria Goins is the current Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Cisco. Where she runs DEI strategy, inclusive communities, and fairness work. Her team’s chief mission is to remove barriers to inclusion and belonging to ensure the company’s internal culture reflects its values. Gloria... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $10,000 - $15,000

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Risha Grant

Diversity Done Differently

Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

About Risha

Motivated by her passion to correct societal “isms” like racism, sexism, classism and plain old stupidism, it is Risha Grant’s personal mission to expose the subtleties and values of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion while shining a light on the impacts they create. Founder & CEO... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

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Carla Harris

Vice Chairman of Wealth Management, Head of Multicultural Client Strategy, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley

Speaker Fee: $50,000 - $100,000

About Carla

Carla Harris is a Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She is responsible for increasing client connectivity and penetration to enhance revenue generation across the firm. She formerly headed the Emerging Manager Platform, the equity capital markets effort for... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $50,000 - $100,000

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Jane Hyun

Former executive at Fortune 500 companies JP Morgan and Deloitte

Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

About Jane

Often called “an interpreter,” Jane Hyun is a global leadership strategist and trusted coach to multinational companies, the Fortune 500, schools, and nonprofit organizations. She has worked with thousands of leaders across five continents to increase their agility to drive business growth and innovation. An internationally... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

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Helen Turnbull, PhD CSP

Internationally Recognized Thought Leader on Unconscious Bias, Global Inclusion and Diversity

Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

About Helen

Dr. Helen Turnbull is a world recognized Thought Leader in global inclusion and diversity. Her extensive research focuses on unconscious bias and its impact on all aspects of Inclusion. She has unparalleled knowledge on the complexity of inclusion; and a deep understanding of the patterns... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $20,000 - $30,000

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Charlene Wheeless

Powerhouse communications leader who provides a keen understanding of the challenges faced by businesses and corporate leadership

Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000

About Charlene

Charlene Wheeless is a distinguished communications leader and keynote speaker, renowned for her insightful perspectives on navigating the evolving landscape of businesses and corporate leadership. With a career marked by empowerment and growth mindset, Charlene brings a depth of experience that resonates with audiences... Read Full Bio »

Speaker Fee: $15,000 - $20,000

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What Is DEI?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs promote representation and equal opportunities for all people, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, socioeconomic status, or abilities. While American organizations have yet to arrive at best practice diversity strategies for optimal organizational culture, crucial work in this space continues despite significant challenges.

Featured Speakers Amplify the Voices of Minority Groups

Our diverse public speakers are at the forefront of various industries and social justice issues and can address and critically engage with topics such as accessibility programs, inclusive leadership, and civil rights (including disability rights and LGBTQ+ rights).

DEI should never be about grandstanding but about the very real financial and social benefits of employee engagement and good mental health when there’s buy-in from HR professionals and leadership teams. Our speakers can tackle this topic with nuance, so your audience leaves inspired to play their part in transforming the culture.

Why Hire a DEI Speaker for Your Event?

The diversity speakers in our stable are well-versed in highlighting unconscious biases and systemic barriers while respectfully fostering dialogue. They skillfully weave in stories of resilience with “aha moments” that raise awareness about the issues minority coworkers face. Each speaker showcases the potential of DEI policies, with specific examples of innovation or other benefits.

Find the Right Diversity Keynote Speaker

Executive Speakers Bureau is a full-service agency that can assist you with speaker and topic suggestions based on your event, audience, and budget. We make booking in-demand keynote speakers as simple as possible.

Our speaker listings contain details about each speaker’s expertise, fees, travel origin, and key speaking topics, making it easy to find a diversity keynote speaker that fits your needs.

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