Julissa Arce

Julissa Arce

Keynote Speaker: Political Commentator, Former Goldman Sachs VP & Immigrant Rights Advocate

Julissa Arce Biography

Julissa Arce is a best-selling author of "My (Underground) American Dream" and "Someone Like Me". She was named one of People en Español’s 25 Most Powerful Women of 2017 and 2019 Woman of the Year by the City of Los Angeles. She is a leading voice in the fights for social justice, immigrant rights and education equality. Arce is a contributor for TIME, Buzzfeed News, Crooked Media, CNBC, and one of the hosts of Crooked Conversations. Her book, "My Underground American Dream" is currently being developed as a television series with producer and actor America Ferrera.

Her commitment to education for all young people led her to co-create the Ascend Educational Fund (AEF) where she serves as chairwoman of the board. AEF is a college scholarship and mentorship program for immigrant students in New York City, regardless of their ethnicity, national original or immigration status. Since its founding in 2012, AEF has awarded over $500,000 in college scholarships. Prior to becoming an advocate, she built a successful career on Wall Street working for Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch, and had seemingly achieved the American Dream—yet she was not part of what defined American.

Arce immigrated to America from Mexico at the age of 11 and was undocumented for almost 15 years, some of them spent rising to prominence on Wall Street. She made national and international headlines when she revealed that she had achieved the American Dream of wealth and status at Goldman Sachs while undocumented.

Arce now uses her inspirational story to change the conversation around immigration. A sought after speaker and political commentator, she gives talks at college campuses across the nation and events such as Tedx, the White House Latino Policy Summit, the Democratic National Convention, Politicon, and the Forbes Reinventing America Summit (alongside Nancy Pelosi, Jessica Alba, and Gayle King).

She has appeared on Oprah’s Book Club, CNN, FOX NEWS, MSNBC, NPR, Fox Business News, Telemundo, Bloomberg TV and Univision among other networks. Her writing has been published on TIME, The New York Times, Vogue, BuzzfeedCrooked, Media, Huffington Post, Fusion, CNN, CNN en Español, The Hill, and Univision. She serves on the board of directors of the National Immigration Law Center. She has received the Los Angeles Times Latinos de Hoy Emerging Leader Award, the NAHREP's Vanguard Award, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Inspira Award, among other recognitions.

In August of 2014, Arce was officially sworn in as an American citizen. Her story has a joyful ending and she fights so more people can say the same. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two cats, Nikko and Pancho.

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Julissa Arce Videos

The shifting conversation around citizenship | Julissa Arce
Julissa Arce | The 2022 MAKERS Conference

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Julissa Arce is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Social Activism, Immigration, Liberal, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Law, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Broadcasting and Political.

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Julissa Arce is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Social Activism and Immigration. The estimated speaking fee range to book Julissa Arce for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Julissa Arce 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 Joy-Ann Reid, Julianne Malveaux and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Julissa Arce for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/11/2024.

Julissa Arce Videos

The shifting conversation around citizenship | Julissa Arce
Julissa Arce | The 2022 MAKERS Conference
  • How do I book Julissa Arce to speak at my event?

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

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

    Julissa Arce is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Social Activism, Immigration, Liberal, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Law, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Broadcasting and Political.
  • Where does Julissa Arce travel from?

    Julissa Arce 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 Julissa Arce?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Julissa Arce 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 Julissa Arce 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 Julissa Arce 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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