Diane Latiker
Keynote Speaker: Founder of Kids Off the Block & CNN Hero
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Diane Latiker Biography
Diane Latiker has spent her life investing in the next generation. The mother of eight children, Diane Latiker, is a 30 year resident of the Roseland community on the far south side of Chicago. Fueled by a desire to see at-risk kids fulfill their God-given potential she founded the award-winning and internationally recognized organization, Kids Off the Block, Inc., in her home in July 2003.
Latiker was given the founding vision through her mother who saw how much the youth in her neighborhood liked and respected her daughter. Looking at the children who were always at her home, Ms. Diane saw future health professionals, doctors, lawyers, professional musicians, professional sports figures, politicians, and actresses, and the list goes on. She knew she had to help them become all that they could be.
Latiker believed she could make a difference in the community, and with youth, she came in contact with daily. She opened up her home to get these young people off the streets and involved in programs that would benefit them for the rest of their lives. Latiker founded KOB in her living room, and her home has been a safe haven for thousands of at-risk teenagers for more than a decade. Her open door policy is the invitation many kids need to escape from homelessness, gang life, drugs, fighting, and other negative influences of the streets. This safe-haven of support inspires kids to adopt positive mindsets and behaviors that give them a better chance at a promising future and success in life. The organization celebrated 14 years of service to children, teens and young adults in the city of Chicago. Kids Off the Block began with ten neighborhood kids and now has a profound influence in thousands of lives through love, compassion, nurturing and respect.
Through preventive initiatives, young people ages 10-24 have successfully identified and developed their innate gifts and technical skills, expanded their knowledge base about life’s opportunities, and have engaged their personal and recreational interests because of one woman’s selfless sacrifice and determined spirit to show how much she believes in them.
Latiker is a CNN Top 10 Hero (2011) and a L’Oreal Women Of Worth Top 10 Honoree (2016). Her organization has earned national recognition as a leader for the enrichment, empowerment, and personal development of youth in the Roseland community, one of Chicago’s roughest neighborhoods. KOB's team of devoted volunteers are on a mission to keep at-risk, low-income kids off the block by exposing them to positive alternatives to gangs, drugs, truancy, violence, and the juvenile justice system.
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Diane Latiker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Youth, Family & Parenting, Education, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Motivational, Leadership, Non-Profit and Social Activism.
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Diane Latiker generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Diane Latiker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Inspirational, Youth Empowerment & Motivation and Family & Parenting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Diane Latiker for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Diane Latiker 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 Kanya Balakrishna, Victoria Rowell and Jonah Edelman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Diane Latiker for an upcoming event.
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9. Understanding Today's Youth
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8. How to start a Nonprofit
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7. Community Organizing
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6. Leadership in the Community
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5. Youth Leadership
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Kids Off The Block Founder Named 'Woman Of Worth' Finalist
ROSELAND — Kids off the Block founder Diane Latiker has been named a 2016 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honoree. “When I found out, I got really excited,” she said. “I’m very honored and very proud to be included with some remarkable women who give me hope. This let’s me know I’m not alone out here in making this world a better place, especially for our young people.”
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A safe space in one of Chicago's most violent neighborhoods
"Lord knows we have too many guns here. ... We're coming to the point when we accept that this is normal, when you have grandmothers, babies shot in the daytime," said Diane Latiker, founder of Kids Off The Block, who, like Hargove, lives in Chicago's Rosedale neighborhood.
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Amid Growing Youth Violence In Chicago, One Woman Offers A Safety Net
In a run-down stretch of Chicago's South Michigan Avenue, miles from the museums and skyscrapers, an army of foot-high paving stones stand on shelves along the street. It's a handmade memorial to honor the young people who have died at the hands of the city's street violence. A name is written on each of the 574 stones. But they are not just names to Diane Latiker.
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How One Woman in Chicago is Combating Gun Violence
Gun violence plagues Chicago. There were more than 2,000 shootings in the city last year alone. The shootings increase in the summer months: over the holiday weekend, dozens of people were shot and nine died in the gunfire. Beneath the sobering figures are personal stories, both of fear and resilience. NBC News' Tracy Jarrett spent time in Chicago to hear them.
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Chicago's Kids Off The Block Founder Strives to Clean Up The Streets
Following President Obama’s speech in Chicago today, addressing gun violence, CNN Anchor Chris Cuomo asks Diane Latiker how she helps fight the epidemic. Latiker, who started nonprofit organization Kids Off the Block, helps thousands of young people to stay off the streets.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Diane Latiker 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 Diane Latiker, 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 Diane Latiker or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Diane Latiker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Diane Latiker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Diane Latiker are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Diane Latiker, 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 Diane Latiker speak about?
Diane Latiker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Inspirational, Youth, Family & Parenting, Education, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Motivational, Leadership, Non-Profit and Social Activism. -
Where does Diane Latiker travel from?
Diane Latiker 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 Diane Latiker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Diane Latiker 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 Diane Latiker 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 Diane Latiker 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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