Education Keynote Speakers

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Education keynote speakers inspire transformative thinking in classrooms, campuses, and communities. From innovative teaching methods and educational leadership to equity, student engagement, and policy, they offer strategies to shape the future of learning. Their insights empower educators, administrators, and learners to foster curiosity, resilience, and meaningful growth in today’s evolving academic landscape.


Keynotes: 5 Books: 6 Videos: 5

Shawn Achor Featured

New York Times Bestselling Author and Positive Psychology Expert

Shawn Achor has is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success and the NYT best-selling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential. His Happiness Advantage training is one of the largest and most successful positive psychology corporate training programs in the world.

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Keynotes: 9 Books: 11 Videos: 2

Commander Mary Kelly Featured

Renowned Economist and Leadership Expert

Mary Kelly, PhD, CDR, US Navy (retired) is a retired Navy Commander, and economist who helps organizations build stronger leaders and more profitable teams. Drawing from military and industry experience, she delivers practical, no-nonsense strategies that inspire audiences to embrace change, excel at work, and plan for the future.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 8

Liz Murray Featured

Inspirational Speaker and Bestselling Author, Breaking Night

Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 6

Sonia Nazario Featured

Author, Journalist, Humanitarian

Sonia Nazario is an award-winning journalist and humanitarian. Her personal story is the story of migration and of ganas (determination). Her articles and speeches move people to tears and end in standing ovations.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Andre Norman Featured

The Ambassador of Hope

Andre Norman is a globally renowned transformational speaker, strategist, and consultant revolutionizing correctional systems worldwide. With a remarkable journey that led him from a 105-year prison sentence to Harvard University, Andre inspires individuals and organizations to embrace challenges, tap into their limitless potential, and achieve extraordinary success.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Bill Acheson

The Body Language Expert

For over 20 years Bill taught in the Department of Communications at the University of Pittsburgh.  As a keynote speaker since 1995, he uses his knowledge of nonverbal communication - body language - to show professionals how to project themselves with greater impact and interpret subconscious messages sent by others. 

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Mehrsa Baradaran

Professor, Author; The Color of Money and How the Other Half Banks

Mehrsa Baradaran is a professor of law at UCI Law. She writes about banking law, financial inclusion, inequality, and the racial wealth gap. Her scholarship includes the books How the Other Half Banks and The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 8 Videos: 1

Bertice Berry

Sociologist, Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Lecturer, Mother and Mentor

No one defies stereotypes, generalizations, or clichés more than Dr. Bertice Berry. Growing up poor in Wilmington, Delaware, the sixth of seven children, Bertice was told by a high school teacher that she was “not college material”. Fortunately, there was another teacher who believed that she was destined for more.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 6

Amy Blankson

Expert on Flourishing, Presidential Point of Light, Award-Winning Author, AI Innovator

As a Harvard- and Yale-educated thought leader at the intersection of happiness, technology and innovation, Amy delivers engaging, actionable keynotes that empower audiences to cut through the noise, reclaim their human edge, and shape the future with confidence.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 6

Adam Braun

Founder & Chair of Pencils of Promise; Founder & CEO of Clarasight

As CEO of Clarasight, a technology company focused on company sustainability, Adam's organization has built more than 600 schools around the world. His talks are rooted in the authentic first-hand lessons learned through successes and struggles in building pioneering companies with acclaimed leaders at the frontlines of industry innovation.

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Keynotes: 6 Books: 4 Videos: 9

Harry Broadman

Navigating Global Markets to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities and Fend Off Risks

Dr. Broadman has been at the forefront of global business and policy decisions over the past three decades. He shares a compelling perspective on opportunities and risks shaping our economic future. Harry has a deep understanding of the global marketplace and its complex spectrum of business, policy and consumer environments. 

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 7

Adolph Brown

Founder, President, and CEO of The Leadership & Learning Institute

As a recognized Master Teacher, business leader, educational/clinical psychologist, anthropologist and motivational speaker, his outrageous and energetic outlook will captivate you the minute he walks onto stage.

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Keynotes: 15 Books: 6 Videos: 4

Tina Payne Bryson, PHD

Co-Author of Two NYT Best Sellers - The Whole Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline

Dr. Bryson is a psychotherapist as well as the Founder and Executive Director of The Center For Connection and Play Strong Institute in Pasadena, California where she offers parenting consultations and provides therapy to children and adolescents.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 5 Videos: 4

Dan Buettner

Best Selling Author of The Blue Zones

Dan Buettner is ready to wow audiences with secrets from around the world to live longer, better, healthier and happier lives.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 4 Videos: 4

Susan Cain

Chief Revolutionary of Quiet Revolution

Susan Cain is the Chief Revolutionary of Quiet Revolution LLC and the New York Times bestselling author of Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking.

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Brandon Farbstein

Global Empowerment Speaker; Author; Disability Activist

Brandon Farbstein is a renowned activist, author, and thought leader. He has driven legislative change, advised Fortune 100 companies, and empowered millions through his books and speeches. A sought-after expert on disability inclusion and belonging, Brandon serves on multiple boards and has received recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voice

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 7 Videos: 6

Scott Flansburg

The Human Calculator®, Author, Performer and TV Host

Scott Flansburg, known as The Human Calculator® is a best selling author, speaker, performer, Guinness World Record holder, and host of his own tv show on The History Channel Int'l. His performance will amaze your team and then he will teach them how to feel comfortable and confident with numbers.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 2 Videos: 2

Bob Goff

New York Times Best-Selling Author of Love Does

NYT bestselling author of Love Does, Everybody Always & Dream Big as well as an attorney who founded Love Does, a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda, India & Somalia. Sought after speaker for leadership, church and university events, inspiring influencers to get to the ”do” part of life.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 5 Videos: 7

Erin Gruwell

Educator and Founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation

Erin Gruwell is a teacher, an author, and the founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation. By fostering an educational philosophy that values and promotes diversity, Erin transformed her students’ lives.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Educational Behaviorist; Globally Recognized Speaker and Scholar

Dr Robyne embodies her teachings by seamlessly blending real-world realities, rigorous research, and profound wisdom with her own personal journey. Her life story exemplifies her unwavering dedication of spreading resilience. Dr Robyne proves that it is not just a theory, but a transformative skill set.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Brenda Jones Harden

Professor at Columbia University, Scientist-Practitioner and Researcher

Brenda Jones Harden, Professor of Child and Family Development at Columbia University's School of Social Work, conducts research to inform social policy and practice, using a community engagement approach. For over thirty-five years, her research has focused on early adversity and trauma impacts children’s developmental and mental health outcomes.

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 8 Videos: 7

Dr. Michio Kaku

Theoretical Physicist, Professor, Futurist and New York Times Best-selling Author

He is an internationally recognized authority in two areas. The first is Einstein’s unified field theory, which Kaku is attempting to complete. The other is to predict trends affecting business, commerce and finance based on the latest research in science.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 1

Shahir Masri

Environmental Scientist, Author, and Speaker

Shahir Masri is author of the book, Beyond Debate: Answers to 50 Misconceptions on Climate Change and a contributing writer for The Hill. He co-founded the National Outreach Project "On The Road For Climate Action," empowering everyday people to help solve the climate crisis through community outreach and education. 

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Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 10

Heather E. McGowan

Future-of-Work Strategist, Author, Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker

As one of Forbes' Top Futurists, Heather E. McGowan is a future-of-work strategist who equips organizations to navigate relentless change by activating their most critical resource: their people. By teaching audiences to ask better questions, they can adapt at the speed of possibility to Solve Tomorrow's Problems™.

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 3 Videos: 4

Blake Michelle Morgan

Customer Experience Futurist, Keynote Speaker, Author

Blake Morgan was called “The Queen of CX” by Meta. She is a customer experience futurist and author of three books on customer experience. Her new book is called The 8 Laws of Customer-Focused Leadership.

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Keynotes: 0 Books: 3 Videos: 0

Tsedal Neeley

Award Winning Author, Harvard Business School Professor and Keynote Speaker on Globalization and Digital Transformation

Tsedal Neeley is a virtual work and organizational change expert, business thought leader, and a Professor at the Harvard Business School. Her 2022 co-authored book, The Digital Mindset helps companies and leaders see, think, and act in new ways. 

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Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2

Tony Plana

Former Award-Winning Star of Ugly Betty, Director, and Arts & Education Advocate

From starring as "Jefe" in Three Amigos to “Mickey Troop” in The West Wing, acclaimed actor Tony Plana has exploded traditional Latino stereotypes through acting. Offstage, he not only advocates civic engagement, diversity, and education, but is down in the trenches developing programs for and speaking on these seminal issues.

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 8

Chad Pregracke

CNN Hero; Social Entrepreneur

Chad Pregracke embodies how one person can make a difference. Since the age 17, Chad has lead a movement for cleaner water through hard work and by mobilizing thousands of volunteers and corporations to join his cause. His presentation style is authentic, humorous, spontaneous, and inspires people to take action!

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Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2

Dan Reidenberg

Suicide Prevention & Teen Mental Health

Daniel J. Reidenberg is currently the Executive Director of SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education), a national non-profit agency working to prevent suicide and help suicide survivors and those suffering with depression.

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Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Rick Rigsby

Motivational Keynote Speaker

Dr. Rigsby’s primary mission is to inspire greatness, encourage excellence and motivate you to impact your world! Learn how Rick Rigsby will empower you to live your dreams!

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Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Angela M. Sánchez

Formerly Homeless, Writer, Cartoonist, Magician, Education Advocate, First Generation Latino College Graduate

Angela M. Sánchez came of age in the Great Recession of the late 2000s and her work is informed by her experiences as a homeless high school student with aspirations to go to college.

 

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Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 3

Libby Spears

Educate Liberate Entertain

Libby Spears is the founder of Bravo cc. As a keynote speaker on communication and leadership topics her goal is to educate for future success, liberate you from dead end practices and entertain you because having fun is a great way to learn!

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