Ginger Zee

Ginger Zee

Keynote Speaker: Chief Meteorologist for ABC News, Author & Mental Health Advocate

Ginger Zee Biography

When it comes to nationally recognized broadcasters, the phrase “I’ve seen it all” has become a tired cliché.

In the case of Ginger Zee however, the expression doesn’t even scratch the surface. Known to millions as the face of ABC News’ meteorology team, as well as for being a finalist on the 22nd season of Dancing with the Stars, Zee’s story goes far beyond the confines of television.

With the release of her second New York Times best-selling memoir "A Little Closer To Home" which is a follow-up to "Natural Disaster: I Cover Them, I Am One," Zee candidly brings readers along the immensely difficult mental health journey from anorexia and depressed fledgling meteorologist to the first female chief network meteorologist at a network. After obtaining a B.S. in Meteorology from Valparaiso University, Zee worked her way up through various news outlets in the Midwest as a meteorologist and storm chaser. But as she puts it, by chasing these storms she was avoiding the real one brewing at home — a string of misguided relationships, including a horrifically abusive one that wouldn’t end until she was forced to call the police, and a deep soul search that lead her to check in to a mental health hospital ten days before starting her job at ABC. Zee was struggling with significant mental health issues that went undiagnosed until she entered that inpatient therapy and began — slowly but surely — to get her on track.

Despite all of this dysfunction, self-doubt, and turmoil, Zee has managed to build a remarkable career and family. Now, she is taking her message of resilience, her tools to maintain healing and self-care around the country.

Zee will leave audiences feeling renewed, empowered, and intensely moved by her raw, poignant chronicle of life as a "Natural Disaster."

Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News. You see her covering the nation’s weather headlines on "Good Morning America" and across all ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Most recently, she can be seen in ABC News Live's recurring "It's Not Too Late" segments, which focus on the solutions to climate change. She also hosts an ABC News original digital series, "Food Forecast," focused on climate and its impact on agriculture.

Zee has covered almost every major weather event and dozens of historic storms for the past fifteen years—from Hurricane Katrina to Hurricane Sandy and Michael; from the Australian wildfires to the climate’s impact on Victoria Falls, Africa; and the aftermath of tornadoes all over the United States, most notably those in Moore and El Reno, Oklahoma. She’s covered blizzards in Boston and record-breaking heat in Death Valley. She not only shares her passion for meteorology but, more importantly, presents the compassion and human side of these storms.

Having storm-chased since college, Zee has a genuine love for the atmosphere and a dedication to getting young people interested in science. She has written a STEM trilogy called "Chasing Helicity" for middle grades, which follows a stormchasing a young woman named Helicity across the U.S. learning about science and life.

The Emmy and Murrow Award-winning meteorologist attended Valparaiso University and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology. She served as an adjunct professor at her alma mater from 2008 to 2011. Zee also holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal from the American Meteorological Society. Zee was inducted into the Weather Hall of Fame in Oklahoma in 2020.

She lives with her husband and two sons in New York.

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Ginger Zee Videos

Ginger Zee talks about new memoir
My Morning Routine: Ginger Zee writes what she's thankful for in the shower

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What topics does Ginger Zee speak about?

Ginger Zee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Health, Women's Health, Journalism, Broadcasting, News & Media, Earth Science, Science, Influential Women, Television & Film, Climate Change, Personal Growth and Motivational.

Where does Ginger Zee travel from?

Ginger Zee 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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Ginger Zee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Mental Health, Health and Women's Health. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ginger Zee for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Ginger Zee 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 Joan Lunden, Erin Brockovich and Tunde Oyeneyin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ginger Zee for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

Ginger Zee Videos

Ginger Zee talks about new memoir
My Morning Routine: Ginger Zee writes what she's thankful for in the shower

Ginger Zee Reviews

  • Ginger was fantastic, despite a few hiccups in the beginning.
    KeyBank - Sep 20 2024

  • Ginger is such an inspirational mental health advocate! We appreciate her openness to go deep into the challenges and struggles of mental illness, and really drove home our key takeaway for attendees the importance of talking about what's going on in our lives with others - whether personal or professional. Thank you!
    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP - May 19 2022

  • OH SHRM State Council - Aug 26 2021

  • The AAE team was outstanding! Everything was handled very smoothly, efficiently, and in a timely manner. Ginger was very personable and very accommodating to all the media and photography requests. Her presentation at the event was very well received. We have gotten a lot of great feedback from attendees. At the private reception following the event, she was very gracious and friendly to all who attended, posing for pictures and taking time to connect with everyone. I highly recommend her as a speaker.
    Community Foundation of Collier County - Dec 19 2018

Ginger Zee News

  • How do I book Ginger Zee to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Ginger Zee, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ginger Zee are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ginger Zee, 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 Ginger Zee speak about?

    Ginger Zee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mental Health, Health, Women's Health, Journalism, Broadcasting, News & Media, Earth Science, Science, Influential Women, Television & Film, Climate Change, Personal Growth and Motivational.
  • Where does Ginger Zee travel from?

    Ginger Zee 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 Ginger Zee?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ginger Zee 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 Ginger Zee 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 Ginger Zee 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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