Desmond Meade
Keynote Speaker: President of FRRC, Voting Rights Advocate, MacArthur Fellow
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Desmond Meade Biography
Desmond Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles to eventually become the President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy, a graduate of Florida International University College of Law, a Ford Global Fellow, and a 2021 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow.
Recognized by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2019, Meade presently leads efforts to empower and civically re-engage local communities across the state, and to reshape local, state, and national criminal justice policies. His work has resulted in being named Floridian and Central Floridian of the Year 2019. Additionally, Meade's advocacy efforts have been pivotal in the arena of voting rights, particularly through his work to restore civil rights to returning citizens. His book "Let My People Vote: My Battle to Restore the Civil Rights of Returning Citizens" adds depth to his commitment to social justice.
As President and Executive Director of FRRC, which is recognized for its work on voting and criminal justice reform issues, Meade led the FRRC to a historic victory in 2018 with the successful passage of Amendment 4, a grassroots citizen’s initiative which restored voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. Amendment 4 represented the single largest expansion of voting rights in the United States in half a century and brought an end to 150 years of a Jim Crow-era law in Florida. He has also served as a Commissioner on the National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice and is a member of the Council on Criminal Justice, further showcasing his commitment to impactful policy changes.
Meade has made numerous appearances on radio and television, and has spoken before national organizations such as the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Bread for the World. Meade has testified before Congressional members and staffers and was a part of a delegation to the United Nations where he gave testimony regarding disenfranchisement in Florida. He orchestrated a historic meeting at the White House between returning citizens and President Obama’s administration. He has appeared on numerous shows such as Al-Jazeera, Democracy NOW, MSNBC with Joy Ann Reid, FOX News with Dana Perino and Tucker Carlson, Samantha Bee, and All In with Chris Hayes. He is a guest columnist for the Huffington Post in which one of his articles about the death of Trayvon Martin garnered national attention. Meade has been featured in several newspaper and magazine articles and was chosen as a “Game Changer” by Politic 365, as well as being recognized as a “Foot Soldier” on the Melissa Harris-Perry Show on MSNBC.
Meade is married and has five children. His emphasis on the sacredness of voting and the importance of love in communication strategies highlight his nuanced approach to advocacy and reform.
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Desmond Meade is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity, Democracy, Inspirational, Motivational, Law, Empowerment, Leadership, Psychology, Personal Growth, Social Sciences, Addiction & Recovery, Christian, Authors, Education, Civil Rights, Political, Democrat, Government and Diversity & Inclusion.
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Desmond Meade is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity and Democracy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Desmond Meade for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Desmond Meade generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are S. Lee Merritt, Maya L. Harris and Bakari Sellers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Desmond Meade for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Desmond Meade for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Desmond Meade, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Desmond Meade are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Desmond Meade, 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 Desmond Meade speak about?
Desmond Meade is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity, Democracy, Inspirational, Motivational, Law, Empowerment, Leadership, Psychology, Personal Growth, Social Sciences, Addiction & Recovery, Christian, Authors, Education, Civil Rights, Political, Democrat, Government and Diversity & Inclusion. -
Where does Desmond Meade travel from?
Desmond Meade generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Desmond Meade?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Desmond Meade 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 Desmond Meade 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 Desmond Meade 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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