Amanda Bennett

Amanda Bennett

Keynote Speaker: Executive Editor, Bloomberg News Author, "The Cost of Hope"

Amanda Bennett Biography

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Cost of Hope AMANDA BENNETT brings an investigative angle to the conversation about end-of-life care.

Amanda Bennett is Executive Editor/Projects and Investigations for Bloomberg News. She was editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer from June, 2003, to November, 2006, and prior to that was editor of the Herald-Leader in Lexington, Kentucky.

She also served for three years as managing editor/projects for The Oregonian in Portland. Bennett served as a Wall Street Journal reporter for more than 20 years.

A graduate of Harvard College, she held numerous posts at the paper, including auto industry reporter in Detroit in the late 70s and early 80s, Pentagon and State Department reporter, Beijing correspondent, management editor/reporter, national economics correspondent and, finally, chief of the Atlanta bureau until 1998, when she moved to The Oregonian.

She was elected co-Chairman of the Pulitzer Prize Board in 2010, and was a member of the board since 2002.

In 1997 Bennett shared the Prize for national reporting with her Journal colleagues, and in 2001 during her tenure at The Oregonian, that paper won a Pulitzer for public service.

Projects by the Bloomberg P&I team won a 2008 Loeb Award and a 2009 Overseas Press Club Award; several awards from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers; a 2010 and 2011 George Polk Award and a 2010 National Headliner Award.

She won a Loeb Award in 2010 for the article that formed the basis of The Cost of Hope.

In addition to The Cost of Hope, she is the author of five books including In Memoriam (1998), co-authored with Terence B. Foley; The Man Who Stayed Behind, co-authored with Sidney Rittenberg (1993), and Death of the Organization Man (1991).

She is a member of The Pennsylvania Women’s Forum. She is on the board of the American Society of News Editors, and is on the board of directors of Temple University Press, the Loeb Awards and of the Rosenbach Museum, a Philadelphia museum of rare books.

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Amanda Bennett Speaking Topics

The Art and Craft of Memoir Writing

The Healing Effects of Grief

End of Life Care and Planning

Medical Transparency: Redefining the Doctor-Patient Relationship

The Cost & Crisis of the American Healthcare System: Creating Affordable Care in the U.S.

Amanda Bennett Videos

Amanda Bennett: We need a heroic narrative for death

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What topics does Amanda Bennett speak about?

Amanda Bennett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Broadcasting, News & Media, Creativity, Television & Film, TED, Authors, Commencement, Health, Relationships, Spirituality, Healthcare, Creative Writing, College, Blogging and Faith & Religion.

Where does Amanda Bennett travel from?

Amanda Bennett generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Amanda Bennett Speaking Topics

  • The Art and Craft of Memoir Writing

  • The Healing Effects of Grief

  • End of Life Care and Planning

  • Medical Transparency: Redefining the Doctor-Patient Relationship

  • The Cost & Crisis of the American Healthcare System: Creating Affordable Care in the U.S.

Amanda Bennett Videos

Amanda Bennett: We need a heroic narrative for death
  • How do I book Amanda Bennett to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Amanda Bennett for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Amanda Bennett, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Amanda Bennett or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Amanda Bennett for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Amanda Bennett, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Amanda Bennett, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Amanda Bennett speak about?

    Amanda Bennett is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Broadcasting, News & Media, Creativity, Television & Film, TED, Authors, Commencement, Health, Relationships, Spirituality, Healthcare, Creative Writing, College, Blogging and Faith & Religion.
  • Where does Amanda Bennett travel from?

    Amanda Bennett generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Amanda Bennett?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Amanda Bennett for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Amanda Bennett for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Amanda Bennett or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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