Geena Rocero
Keynote Speaker: Transgender Model & Advocate; Founder of Gender Proud
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Categories:LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Art, Fashion, Women, Authors, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Virtual, TED, Culture, College, Commencement, Lifestyle, Modeling, Social Activism, Motivational, Inspirational, Overcoming Adversity, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Entertainment, Ethics & Integrity, Leadership, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Geena Rocero Biography
Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is a four-time Emmy Nominated and an Award Winning Producer, Writer and Director. She’s also a Model, Public Speaker, Trans Rights Advocate and co-host of the Webby Awards honoree TV Show "ASPIREist," broadcasted on HLN/CNN. She is the 2023 recipient of The A1 Award in Gold House’s A100 List of the most impactful AAPI’s along with Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria and Vanity Fair’s Editor in Chief Radhika Jones.
Her memoir "Horse Barbie" was released on May 30, 2023 by Penguin Random House imprint, The Dial Press. She recently directed and executive produced the 2022 EMMY and GLAAD Media Awards nominated, and 2022 Webby Awards Honoree, "Caretakers," a four-part original documentary series with PBS/WNET featuring stories of Filipino American frontline healthcare workers that premiered on October 8, 2021.
She’s an advisory board member of SeeHer- the most influential global coalition of marketers, agencies, media companies and entertainment leaders working to increase the representation and accurate portrayal of all women and girls to transform society. She is one of “Top 25 Transgender Persons Who Influences Culture" by TIME Magazine.
She made history as the first trans woman Ambassador for Miss Universe Nepal- an honor that’s been bestowed to her as part of the Miss Universe Organization pageant system accepting trans women into the competition.
On March 31, 2014, she made history as the First trans person to speak about transgender issues at the TED Conference main stage. In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Rocero came out as transgender at the annual TED Conference, her viral talk has since been viewed close to 5 million times and translated in 32 languages. Rocero is the founder of Gender Proud, a media production company that tells stories on what it means to be trans and gender non-conforming.
She, with Gender Proud Productions produced and presented "Beautiful As I Want to Be" series and TV special on LogoTV highlighting trans youth, and received the 2016 GLAAD Media Award. Gender Proud also produced "Willing and Able", a 2017 GLAAD Media nominated web series about transgender employment with Fusion TV and worked with Fusion/Univision to produce a TV documentary about transgender athletes, "No League of Their Own" and won 2017 Association of LGBTQ Journalists Best in Health and Fitness Coverage.
She co-executive produced the 2018 GLAAD Media awards nominated "Made To Model" a documentary on 9 Pioneers and emerging trans model in collaboration with LogoTV, MTV and VH1.
Rocero has spoken at the White House, World Economic Forum, United Nations, State Department, Fortune 500 Companies and been featured on E's I am Cait, Magazine Cover of Candy Magazine, Vanity Fair: Trans America, Marriott's #LoveTravels Campaign and CoverGirl Cosmetics #GirlsCan Campaign. She was on the cover of Harper's Bazaar India.
On September 2018, published by Simon and Schuster, she contributed a chapter in the NY Times Bestseller book “American like Me” by actress America Ferrera with contributors like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjani and many others.
She's a board member of NY LGBT Center. As the 2020 National Chair for Stonewall Day in June, she helped raised close to 100k for Black and Brown led LGBTQ organizations affected by COVID-19. She’s a partner on FamilyQ.Org, a queer led volunteer network distributor of FDA-approved surgical grade PPE’s to front-line organizations. To date, they’ve donated more than 100,000 masks.
She has been featured in media publications such as CNN, Al Jazeera America, MSNBC, Today Show, NHK World Channel, HuffPost Live, New York Magazine, Mashable, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, Elle, Entertainment Weekly, People, Variety, Take Part, The Advocate, MTV and others
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How much does it cost to book Geena Rocero for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Geena Rocero, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Geena Rocero are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Geena Rocero, 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 Geena Rocero speak about?
Geena Rocero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Art, Fashion, Women, Authors, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Virtual, TED, Culture, College, Commencement, Lifestyle, Modeling, Social Activism, Motivational, Inspirational, Overcoming Adversity, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Entertainment, Ethics & Integrity, Leadership, Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship.
Where does Geena Rocero travel from?
Geena Rocero 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 Geena Rocero?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Geena Rocero 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 Geena Rocero 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 Geena Rocero 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.
Geena Rocero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion and Art. The estimated speaking fee range to book Geena Rocero for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Geena Rocero 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 Kylar Broadus, Chris Mosier and LZ Granderson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Geena Rocero for an upcoming event.
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Deloitte & Touche LLP - Jun 14 2024
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We loved hosting Geena – she is such a genuine, fierce, and inspirational person! Her story resonated strongly with a lot of our audience.
Microsoft - Nov 20 2023 -
Geena was phenomenal at our hybrid event! Our associates were mesmerized by her story, and everyone left inspired and energized by their conversation with Geena. During a time when our organization is transitioning to more hybrid ways of working in the office, events like this with Geena really do impact our culture and our associates' experience in the office.
PVH Corp. - Jul 11 2023 -
Geena made this such a great experience from start to finish. Thank you!
Zulily - Jun 10 2022 -
I was the first to leverage your services on my team. I have continued to use throughout the year. I now have other team members using your services.
IBM - Aug 16 2021
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Geena Rocero Is Writing Her Truth - GLAMOUR Cover Story
With her groundbreaking 2023 memoir, Horse Barbie, Rocero recounted her rise from pageant queen in the Philippines to a career in fashion and trans advocacy in the United States. And as a yearslong wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation crested, the book’s publication couldn’t have been more urgent.
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Tracey Africa and Geena Rocero Cover Harper's Bazaar
Tracey Africa Norman and Geena Rocero make cover history.
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Transgender Model Geena Rocero Reveals She Used to Bleach ...
Geena Rocero has been open about her journey of being a transgender model, and although being genuine about who she is was a struggle in itself, there ...
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Transgender Model Geena Rocero on Being a Mentor and Helping ...
Geena Rocero feels beautiful and she wants transgender youth to feel the same. “I was given the opportunity to express myself,” Rocero tells ETonline.
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Reflecting on Bruce Jenner's journey - CNN Video
Successful model Geena Rocero went through her own gender transition when she was just 19, and weighs in on what Bruce Jenner might be going through.
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How do I book Geena Rocero to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Geena Rocero 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 Geena Rocero, 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 Geena Rocero or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Geena Rocero for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Geena Rocero, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Geena Rocero are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Geena Rocero, 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 Geena Rocero speak about?
Geena Rocero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Art, Fashion, Women, Authors, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Virtual, TED, Culture, College, Commencement, Lifestyle, Modeling, Social Activism, Motivational, Inspirational, Overcoming Adversity, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Entertainment, Ethics & Integrity, Leadership, Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship. -
Where does Geena Rocero travel from?
Geena Rocero 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 Geena Rocero?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Geena Rocero 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 Geena Rocero 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 Geena Rocero 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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