Gail Collins

Gail Collins

Keynote Speaker: Liberal NYT Op-Ed Writer; Known for Co-Writing the Bi-Partisan Blog, "The Conversation"; Author & Expert on Women's History; Pulitzer Prize Board Member

Gail Collins Biography

Gail Collins is an American journalist, op-ed columnist and author, most recognized for her work with The New York Times. Joining the Times in 1995 as a member of the editorial board, she served as the paper's Editorial Page Editor from 2001 to 2007 and was the first woman to attain that position. Collins writes a weekly op-ed column for the Times from a liberal perspective, which is published on Thursdays. She co-authors a blog with conservative journalist Bret Stephens entitled "The Conversation," at NYT online, featuring bi-partisan political commentary.

Collins is an author of several significant works about women's history, including "America's Women: Four Hundred Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates and Heroines," "When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present," and her latest book, "No Stopping Us Now: A History Of Older Women In America." Collins is renowned for her insightful research and historical perspective, combined with her characteristic wit and humanity. Her work offers a detailed and engaging account of women's social and political history in America.

Collins has been a member of the Pulitzer Prize Board since 2013. She is also noted for her lectures on American women's history, where she discusses both iconic and ordinary women's struggles and successes. Furthermore, Collins engages audiences with her talks on political gossip and scandal in American history, notably through her lecture "Scorpion Tongues: Gossip, Scandal, and American Politics." Collins earned a Bachelor's degree in journalism at Marquette and a Master's in government at the University of Massachusetts. Before joining The Times, she was a columnist at New York Newsday and the New York Daily News, and a reporter for United Press International. Her early journalism career began in Connecticut, where she founded the Connecticut State News Bureau, providing coverage of the state capitol and Connecticut politics.

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Gail Collins Speaking Topics

Scorpion Tongues: Gossip, Scandal and American Politics

In this speech Collins destroys the image we have that we are living in the most scandalous and screechiest era in American history. Going back to several other periods, Collins lays out the often outrageous and always colorful tempests that have surrounded certain major political figure and explains how telling and meaningful political gossip is and what it says about the anxieties of the age.

When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women

In this speech Collins champions American women. With a gift for story telling, Collins tells of the icons and the ordinary as she examines the struggles and successes women have achieved. From the time the first colonists arrived on our shores to the open sexism of the 1960’s “Mad Men” to Hillary Clinton’s historic run for President, Collins, with a clear eye and candid style, tells the story of all American Women in the battle for parity. Amazingly , for centuries this battle was incredibly unsuccessful until the last fifty years, when almost in a heartbeat all the established preconceptions of women as being inferior to men intellectually and physically came crashing down. How we got from there to here and why it happened, historically speaking, so fast is an enlightening and fascinating journey which resonates with all audiences.

Gail Collins Videos

Bret Stephens and Gail Collins
Gail Collins: American Women from 1960 to Present
The New York Times Columnist Gail Collins - Q&A on Vimeo

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What topics does Gail Collins speak about?

Gail Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Business, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Journalism, News & Media, Liberal, History and Women's History Month.

Where does Gail Collins travel from?

Gail Collins generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Gail Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Business and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gail Collins for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gail Collins generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elaine Welteroth, Joyce Maynard and Suze Orman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gail Collins for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/11/2024.

Gail Collins Speaking Topics

  • Scorpion Tongues: Gossip, Scandal and American Politics

    In this speech Collins destroys the image we have that we are living in the most scandalous and screechiest era in American history. Going back to several other periods, Collins lays out the often outrageous and always colorful tempests that have surrounded certain major political figure and explains how telling and meaningful political gossip is and what it says about the anxieties of the age.

  • When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women

    In this speech Collins champions American women. With a gift for story telling, Collins tells of the icons and the ordinary as she examines the struggles and successes women have achieved. From the time the first colonists arrived on our shores to the open sexism of the 1960’s “Mad Men” to Hillary Clinton’s historic run for President, Collins, with a clear eye and candid style, tells the story of all American Women in the battle for parity. Amazingly , for centuries this battle was incredibly unsuccessful until the last fifty years, when almost in a heartbeat all the established preconceptions of women as being inferior to men intellectually and physically came crashing down. How we got from there to here and why it happened, historically speaking, so fast is an enlightening and fascinating journey which resonates with all audiences.

Gail Collins Videos

Bret Stephens and Gail Collins
Gail Collins: American Women from 1960 to Present
The New York Times Columnist Gail Collins - Q&A on Vimeo

Gail Collins News

  • How do I book Gail Collins to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Gail Collins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gail Collins, 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 Gail Collins speak about?

    Gail Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Business, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Journalism, News & Media, Liberal, History and Women's History Month.
  • Where does Gail Collins travel from?

    Gail Collins generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gail Collins?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gail Collins 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 Gail Collins 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 Gail Collins 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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