Deanna Van Buren

Deanna Van Buren

Keynote Speaker: Design Director & Co-Founder of Designing Justice + Designing Spaces

Deanna Van Buren Biography

Deanna Van Buren is the design director and co-founder of Designing Justice + Designing Spaces (DJDS), an architecture and real estate development non-profit working to end mass incarceration by building infrastructure that attacks its root causes: poverty, racism, unequal access to resources, and the criminal justice system itself.

Unlike the traditional adversarial and punitive architecture of justice—courthouses, prisons and jails—the Oakland-based DJDS creates spaces and buildings for restorative justice, rehabilitation and community building. Examples include restorative justice centers, which bring offenders and victims together to repair the relationship breach caused by a crime and build pathways to reconciliation; mobile resource centers, which deliver economic, educational, and social resources to under-resourced communities; and re-entry housing for people coming out of incarceration.

A pioneering activist, Van Buren has been recognized internationally for her leadership in using architecture, design, and real estate innovations to address the social inequities behind the mass incarceration crisis. Her 2017 TEDWomen talk on what a world without prisons could look like has been viewed more than one million times, and she is the only architect to have been awarded the Rauschenberg Artist as Activist fellowship.

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Deanna Van Buren Videos

Keynote Highlight: Shaka Senghor and Deanna Van Buren
What a world without prisons could look like | Deanna Van Buren
Using social innovation to end mass incarceration

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What topics does Deanna Van Buren speak about?

Deanna Van Buren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Design, Art, Social Activism, Social Justice, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Culture, Workshop, Government, Civil Rights and TED.

Where does Deanna Van Buren travel from?

Deanna Van Buren generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Deanna Van Buren?

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Deanna Van Buren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Design, Art and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Deanna Van Buren for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Deanna Van Buren generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dorothy Roberts, Charlene Carruthers and Monique W. Couvson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Deanna Van Buren for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Deanna Van Buren Videos

Keynote Highlight: Shaka Senghor and Deanna Van Buren
What a world without prisons could look like | Deanna Van Buren
Using social innovation to end mass incarceration
Design Talk: Designing a Better America with Deanna Van Buren
Artist as Activist Fellow- Deanna Van Buren

Deanna Van Buren Reviews

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  • How do I book Deanna Van Buren to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Deanna Van Buren, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Deanna Van Buren, 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 Deanna Van Buren speak about?

    Deanna Van Buren is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Design, Art, Social Activism, Social Justice, Creativity, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Culture, Workshop, Government, Civil Rights and TED.
  • Where does Deanna Van Buren travel from?

    Deanna Van Buren generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Deanna Van Buren?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Deanna Van Buren 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 Deanna Van Buren 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 Deanna Van Buren 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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