Karen Kasmauski
Keynote Speaker: Former National Geographic Photographer, Documentary Filmmaker & Professor
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Karen Kasmauski Biography
Karen Kasmauski is a photographer, filmmaker, project manager and educator. During her two decades as a National Geographic magazine photographer, Kasmauski produced 25 major stories on topics including the Ecology of Disease, Human Migration, Viruses, Aging and Genetics. Most of her stories are based on ideas that she originated and proposed.
Kasmauski’s travels have taken her from the rainforests of Malaysia to the megacities of India to the north slope of Alaska. She has covered earthquakes in Japan, been arrested in Africa and exposed to radiation in Russia.
A keen observer of human moments, Kasmauski captures the dynamics within families, the interactions between mother and child, or the calm of an individual’s solitude, all with spontaneity and authenticity. Her work portrays ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, from families struggling in drought-stricken Africa to immigrants beginning new lives in America. Her stories capture the epic ordinary of everyday lives—the small yet universal moments that connect us each to one another.
Her global health work led to a collaboration with Emory University to produce the award-winning book “NURSE: A World of Care.” Kasmauski traveled around the globe to produce original photography for the book, which explores global issues facing the nursing profession. NURSE, featuring an introduction by former President Jimmy Carter, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
Kasmauski’s previous book “IMPACT: From the Front Lines of Global Health” looks at the causes of infectious diseases throughout the world. Former President Jimmy Carter wrote introductions for both books. Kasmauski’s 2015 documentary film “Fall Seven Times, Get Up Eight—The Japanese War Brides” aired globally on BBC.
After receiving a Getty Images grant to produce a video on the struggles of an environmental nonprofit group, Kasmauski was awarded a Knight Fellowship to study at Ohio University, where she received an MA in Visual Communication.
Kasmauski leads photography tours for National Geographic and other clients in locations ranging from Antarctica to New Guinea to the Galapagos. She teaches classes on video storytelling, photojournalism and news writing at George Washington University and George Mason University. Her photographs have been exhibited at the United States Congress, the Centers for Disease Control, the Carter Center, the National Academy of Sciences, Emory University and the National Geographic Society.
Kasmauski is driven by the power of photography to make eye contact—to recognize in the unfamiliar something that is of yourself. If she is moved by what she sees, she hopes that others will be too.
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Karen Kasmauski Speaking Topics
Reflecting on the cover story and the controversial image Kasmauski shot that raised as much furor as praise, Kasmauski discusses obesity around the world: what it indicates, what it enables, and what it often predetermines in societies as disparate as rural Japan, Northern Alaska, Sub-Saharan Africa and Appalachia.
Kasmauski champions the value of what is for many, their first filter on experience. In her line of work, for instance, who shoots the story often factors into what story will be told. A Japanese American woman, as in Kasmauski’s case, will likely have a different cultural filter than a man from another part of the world. Both would arrive at the same scene, but each would interpret the surroundings, the narrative, the relationships, according to his or her baseline beliefs and experiences. Kasmauski argues that this distinction is what feeds the rich human experience, and without it, we are little more empty vessels.
No matter how hard she searched the faces and communities of Japan, Kasmauski could not find the mythologized Japanese women she had always read about: the fragile flowers. It wasn’t until she traveled the world as a photographer for National Geographic that she rediscovered half of her heritage and grew acquainted with a modern Japanese culture.
For the last ten years Kasmauski has given us the personal side of numerous global health crises: AIDS, malnutrition, immunization, reproductive health, and overpopulation. In this sweeping view of the human condition, Kasmauski shares the stories that have and will continue to shape our joint destiny in this ever-shrinking world.
Kasmauski focuses her lens on the inspiring and compelling story of nurses around the globe, from midwives working on the Texas/Mexico border to nurses fighting AIDS in Kenyan slums. In this presentation, she illustrates why nurses hold the power to make a difference and are the true leaders in many communities, serving on the front lines of social, economic and environmental crises.
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Speaking fees for Karen Kasmauski, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karen Kasmauski are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karen Kasmauski, 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 Karen Kasmauski speak about?
Karen Kasmauski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Culture, Photography, Television & Film, Nursing, Health and Healthcare.
Where does Karen Kasmauski travel from?
Karen Kasmauski 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 Karen Kasmauski?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen Kasmauski 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 Karen Kasmauski 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 Karen Kasmauski 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.
Karen Kasmauski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Culture, Photography and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Karen Kasmauski for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Karen Kasmauski 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 Annie Griffiths, Cesar Kuriyama and India Walton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Karen Kasmauski for an upcoming event.
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Karen Kasmauski Speaking Topics
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The Culture of Obesity
Reflecting on the cover story and the controversial image Kasmauski shot that raised as much furor as praise, Kasmauski discusses obesity around the world: what it indicates, what it enables, and what it often predetermines in societies as disparate as rural Japan, Northern Alaska, Sub-Saharan Africa and Appalachia.
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The Value of Cultural Differences
Kasmauski champions the value of what is for many, their first filter on experience. In her line of work, for instance, who shoots the story often factors into what story will be told. A Japanese American woman, as in Kasmauski’s case, will likely have a different cultural filter than a man from another part of the world. Both would arrive at the same scene, but each would interpret the surroundings, the narrative, the relationships, according to his or her baseline beliefs and experiences. Kasmauski argues that this distinction is what feeds the rich human experience, and without it, we are little more empty vessels.
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An American Journalist Explores Her Japanese Roots
No matter how hard she searched the faces and communities of Japan, Kasmauski could not find the mythologized Japanese women she had always read about: the fragile flowers. It wasn’t until she traveled the world as a photographer for National Geographic that she rediscovered half of her heritage and grew acquainted with a modern Japanese culture.
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The World’s Other War: A Decade on the Front Lines of Global Health
For the last ten years Kasmauski has given us the personal side of numerous global health crises: AIDS, malnutrition, immunization, reproductive health, and overpopulation. In this sweeping view of the human condition, Kasmauski shares the stories that have and will continue to shape our joint destiny in this ever-shrinking world.
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Nurse: A World of Care
Kasmauski focuses her lens on the inspiring and compelling story of nurses around the globe, from midwives working on the Texas/Mexico border to nurses fighting AIDS in Kenyan slums. In this presentation, she illustrates why nurses hold the power to make a difference and are the true leaders in many communities, serving on the front lines of social, economic and environmental crises.
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How do I book Karen Kasmauski to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Karen Kasmauski 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 Karen Kasmauski, 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 Karen Kasmauski or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Karen Kasmauski for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Karen Kasmauski, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Karen Kasmauski are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Karen Kasmauski, 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 Karen Kasmauski speak about?
Karen Kasmauski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Culture, Photography, Television & Film, Nursing, Health and Healthcare. -
Where does Karen Kasmauski travel from?
Karen Kasmauski 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 Karen Kasmauski?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Karen Kasmauski 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 Karen Kasmauski 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 Karen Kasmauski 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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