Claire Babineaux-Fontenot

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot

Keynote Speaker: CEO of Feeding America

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot Biography

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot is the Chief Executive Officer of Feeding America and oversees the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization and second-largest U.S. charity. The national Feeding America network provides more than 4 billion meals to more than 46 million people across the United States and supports programs that improve food security for the families they serve. Babineaux-Fontenot was named amongst the 100 most influential people in the world by Time in 2020 and has been the CEO of the board of directors for Feeding America since 2018.

Before joining Feeding America, Babineaux-Fontenot spent 13 years on Walmart’s leadership team, with her most recent role being executive vice president and global treasurer. In her role at Walmart, she had global responsibility for tax, treasury operations, capital markets, investor relations, global risk management, casualty, and self-insurance, leading teams across 28 countries and over 1,000 associates worldwide.

With a deep personal commitment to strengthening communities, Babineaux-Fontenot has long been an avid volunteer and board member. She has volunteered in the fight against hunger and other causes since her youth. She has served on a number of nonprofit boards, including the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children, the board of directors and audit committee for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the board of trustees and finance and audit committee for the National Urban League and the National Association of Black Accountants. Additionally, she has joined the New York Life Board of Directors and is associated with the Milken Institute.

Babineaux-Fontenot holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette; a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, La.; and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas.

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Claire Babineaux-Fontenot Videos

Interview with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
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Driving innovation towards hunger relief | Claire Babineaux

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Claire Babineaux-Fontenot is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Impactful Non-Profit and Executive Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Claire Babineaux-Fontenot 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 Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Cate Ambrose and Dr. Claudia Espinosa. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Claire Babineaux-Fontenot for an upcoming event.

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Claire Babineaux-Fontenot Videos

Interview with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
An interview with Communicator of the Year Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
Driving innovation towards hunger relief | Claire Babineaux
TIME100 Talks With Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO Of Feeding America
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot - Feeding America During COVID-19

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  • What topics does Claire Babineaux-Fontenot speak about?

    Claire Babineaux-Fontenot is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Non-Profit, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Finance, Personal Growth and Empowerment.
  • Where does Claire Babineaux-Fontenot travel from?

    Claire Babineaux-Fontenot 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 Claire Babineaux-Fontenot?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Claire Babineaux-Fontenot 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 Claire Babineaux-Fontenot for your next private or corporate function.
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