Helene Cooper
Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist, Pentagon Correspondent, Author
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Helene Cooper Biography
Helene Cooper is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist with a profound understanding of global and national security issues, currently serving as the Pentagon correspondent for The New York Times. Previously, she has held positions as a White House correspondent, diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, and a reporter and foreign correspondent at the Wall Street Journal. Her extensive field reporting has taken her to over 86 countries, including conflict-ridden areas like Pakistan and the Congo, enriching her coverage of international economics, politics, race, and foreign policy.
Born into a well-to-do family in Liberia, Cooper had to flee the country after the 1980 coup, an experience that deeply influences her writing and perspectives. This tumultuous part of her life is poignantly captured in her bestselling memoir, "The House at Sugar Beach: In Search of a Lost African Childhood," which was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in autobiography in 2009. She has also penned "Madame President," chronicling the life of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
In addition to winning the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting for her coverage of the Ebola crisis in 2015, Cooper's investigative work has earned her several accolades, including an Overseas Press Club Award, the George Polk Award for Health Reporting, and the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for International Journalism. She has been a featured speaker at notable institutions like Rice University, Bergen Community College, and Johns Hopkins SAIS, and has appeared on major TV programs such as Meet the Press, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Morning Joe, discussing a range of critical issues from her columns which focus on the Pentagon and U.S. military.
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As White House correspondent for the New York Times, Helene Cooper takes us beyond the headlines and into the real substance of what’s behind them. A veteran reporter who also served as diplomatic correspondent for the New York Times and as a reporter and foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, she understands how the news in Washington affects the rest of the world and how international issues affect Washington.
Journalist Helene Cooper is "Congo," a descendant of two Liberian dynasties -- traced back to the first ship of freemen that set sail from New York in 1820 to found Monrovia. Helene grew up at Sugar Beach, a twenty-two room mansion by the sea in a childhood filled with servants, flashy cars, a villa in Spain, and a country estate. When Helene was eight, the Coopers took in a foster child, a Bassa girl named Eunice. For years the Cooper daughters -- Helene, her sister Marlene, and Eunice -- blissfully enjoyed the trappings of wealth and advantage.
But on April 12, 1980 a group of soldiers staged a coup d'etat, assassinating Liberian President William Tolbert and executing his cabinet. The Coopers and the entire Congo class were now the hunted, being imprisoned, shot, tortured, and raped. Helene, Marlene, and their mother fled Sugar Beach for America. They left Eunice behind.
A world away, Helene tried to assimilate as an American and discovered her passion for journalism, eventually becoming a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and White House correspondent for the New York Times. She reported from every part of the globe -- except Africa -- as Liberia descended into war-torn, third-world hell. In 2003, a near-death experience in Iraq convinced Helene that Liberia -- and Eunice -- could wait no longer. It’s not only a deeply personal story, but one of a violent and stratified country to which her own family is inextricably linked.
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What topics does Helene Cooper speak about?
Helene Cooper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, Political and Black Heritage.
Where does Helene Cooper travel from?
Helene Cooper generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Helene Cooper?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Helene Cooper 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 Helene Cooper for your next private or corporate function.
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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 Helene Cooper 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.
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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.
Helene Cooper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Journalism, Authors and Political. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Helene Cooper generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Laura Ling, Morgan Jerkins and Yangsze Choo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Helene Cooper for an upcoming event.
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As White House correspondent for the New York Times, Helene Cooper takes us beyond the headlines and into the real substance of what’s behind them. A veteran reporter who also served as diplomatic correspondent for the New York Times and as a reporter and foreign correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, she understands how the news in Washington affects the rest of the world and how international issues affect Washington.
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The House at Sugar Beach: A Personal Journey
Journalist Helene Cooper is "Congo," a descendant of two Liberian dynasties -- traced back to the first ship of freemen that set sail from New York in 1820 to found Monrovia. Helene grew up at Sugar Beach, a twenty-two room mansion by the sea in a childhood filled with servants, flashy cars, a villa in Spain, and a country estate. When Helene was eight, the Coopers took in a foster child, a Bassa girl named Eunice. For years the Cooper daughters -- Helene, her sister Marlene, and Eunice -- blissfully enjoyed the trappings of wealth and advantage.
But on April 12, 1980 a group of soldiers staged a coup d'etat, assassinating Liberian President William Tolbert and executing his cabinet. The Coopers and the entire Congo class were now the hunted, being imprisoned, shot, tortured, and raped. Helene, Marlene, and their mother fled Sugar Beach for America. They left Eunice behind.
A world away, Helene tried to assimilate as an American and discovered her passion for journalism, eventually becoming a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and White House correspondent for the New York Times. She reported from every part of the globe -- except Africa -- as Liberia descended into war-torn, third-world hell. In 2003, a near-death experience in Iraq convinced Helene that Liberia -- and Eunice -- could wait no longer. It’s not only a deeply personal story, but one of a violent and stratified country to which her own family is inextricably linked.
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How do I book Helene Cooper to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Helene Cooper 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 Helene Cooper, 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 Helene Cooper or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Helene Cooper for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Helene Cooper, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Helene Cooper, 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 Helene Cooper speak about?
Helene Cooper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Journalism, Authors, Political and Black Heritage. -
Where does Helene Cooper travel from?
Helene Cooper generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Helene Cooper?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Helene Cooper 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 Helene Cooper 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 Helene Cooper 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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