Joelle Emerson

Joelle Emerson

Keynote Speaker: Founder & CEO of Paradigm; Diversity, Inclusion and Unconscious Bias Expert

Joelle Emerson Biography

Joelle Emerson is the founder and CEO of Paradigm Strategy Inc., a strategy firm that partners with leaders of some of the world's most innovative companies to consult and advise on diversity and inclusion strategies.

She has written extensively about diversity, inclusion, and unconscious bias, and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and The Atlantic.

In 2017, Emerson was named to Recode's list of the 100 most influential people in business and to Marie Claire's "New Guard" list of 50 women changing the world.

Prior to founding Paradigm, Emerson was a women’s rights employment lawyer. As a Skadden Fellow at Equal Rights Advocates, she represented women in gender discrimination and sexual harassment litigation, and she advocated for local, state, and federal policies ensuring equal pay and other workplace protections for women. Emerson's legal background highlighted the consequences that can result from companies failing to consider diversity and inclusion early and inspired her to found Paradigm.

From 2016 to 2017, she served as an adjunct lecturer at Stanford University's School of Business, where she taught a course called "Building Diverse and Inclusive Organizations."

Emerson is a graduate of Stanford Law School. She also graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Southern California with bachelor's degrees in political science and sociology.

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Joelle Emerson Videos

Companies need to look at more than just salary in closing pay gap
Fireside Chat with Pardigm's Joelle Emerson at Washington Ideas ...
Include: Why 'Lowering The Bar' Is Wrong

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

Joelle Emerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Leadership and DEI.

Where does Joelle Emerson travel from?

Joelle Emerson generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Joelle Emerson?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joelle Emerson 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 Joelle Emerson 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 Joelle Emerson 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.


Joelle Emerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joelle Emerson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Joelle Emerson generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katrina Jones, Tracy Chou and Michelle MiJung Kim. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joelle Emerson for an upcoming event.

Joelle Emerson Videos

Companies need to look at more than just salary in closing pay gap
Fireside Chat with Pardigm's Joelle Emerson at Washington Ideas ...
Include: Why 'Lowering The Bar' Is Wrong
Joelle Emerson Fireside Chat w/ Dylan Tweney

Joelle Emerson News

  • How do I book Joelle Emerson to speak at my event?

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

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

    Joelle Emerson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion, Personal Growth, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Leadership and DEI.
  • Where does Joelle Emerson travel from?

    Joelle Emerson generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joelle Emerson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joelle Emerson 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 Joelle Emerson 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 Joelle Emerson 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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