Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Keynote Speaker: Social Justice Advocate, Education Policy Creator & CEO, AnitaB.org

Brenda Darden Wilkerson Biography

As President and CEO of AnitaB.org, a nonprofit seeking to diversify tech by bringing in more women and nonbinary talent, Brenda Darden Wilkerson is an advocate for access, opportunity, and social justice for underrepresented communities in technology. Since taking the helm of the organization, she has boosted its membership from 1,600 to more than 75,000 technologists worldwide. Her guiding mission is to build an ecosystem of inclusive technology for all.

After years in the tech industry, Wilkerson found her way into education. Just prior to her role at AnitaB.org, she served as the Director of Computer Science and IT Education for Chicago Public Schools. There, she spearheaded the “Computer Science for All” program, which built computer science classes into the curriculum for every student in the district, the fourth-largest in the country. Her work on the program inspired the Obama administration's national "Computer Science For All" initiative.

Named to Forbes' "50 Over 50" list in 2023, Wilkerson serves as a board member of P33 Chicago, Chitech, and the Algorithmic Justice League.

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Brenda Darden Wilkerson Videos

Brenda Darden - Recognizing Our Collective Power for Change
Brenda Darden Wilkerson Previews AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration
Brenda Darden Wilkerson - Bloomberg Television

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Brenda Darden Wilkerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Culture and Education. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Brenda Darden Wilkerson generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shelli Brunswick, Cynthia Marshall and Sallie Krawcheck. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brenda Darden Wilkerson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/02/2024.

Brenda Darden Wilkerson Videos

Brenda Darden - Recognizing Our Collective Power for Change
Brenda Darden Wilkerson Previews AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration
Brenda Darden Wilkerson - Bloomberg Television
GHC 19 Closing Keynote - Brenda Darden Wilkerson
#AWTC19 Opening keynote address by Brenda Darden Wilkerson
  • How do I book Brenda Darden Wilkerson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brenda Darden Wilkerson 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 Brenda Darden Wilkerson, 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 Brenda Darden Wilkerson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Brenda Darden Wilkerson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Brenda Darden Wilkerson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brenda Darden Wilkerson, 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 Brenda Darden Wilkerson speak about?

    Brenda Darden Wilkerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Education, Educational Motivational, Technology, Women in Business, Influential Women, Innovation, STEM, Women, Women in Tech, Non-Profit and Executive Leadership.
  • Where does Brenda Darden Wilkerson travel from?

    Brenda Darden Wilkerson generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Brenda Darden Wilkerson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Brenda Darden Wilkerson 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 Brenda Darden Wilkerson 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 Brenda Darden Wilkerson 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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