Kasley Killam

Kasley Killam

Keynote Speaker: Social Health Expert & Author of "The Art & Science of Connection"

Kasley Killam Biography

Kasley Killam is a leading expert in social health and author of "The Art and Science of Connection: Why Social Health is the Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier." As a Harvard-trained social scientist and award-winning innovator, Killam has spent nearly 15 years dedicated to improving well-being through the power of human connection.

Globally respected for her thought leadership, Killam partners with teams across industries as a trusted advisor and sought-after keynote speaker on social health, connection, and loneliness. A two-time TED speaker, four-time Google speaker, and five-time Stanford speaker, Killam was entrusted with delivering the SXSW 2025 opening keynote and the WIRED Health 2025 closing keynote. With groundbreaking insights and practical strategies, Killam inspires audiences to live more meaningfully connected lives.

Her collaborations with top organizations like the US Government, the Aspen Institute, and AARP contribute to building more socially healthy products, workplaces, and communities. She is an Impact Fellow at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Living Campaign and the Scientific Advisory Board for Only7Seconds, and founded the national nonprofit Social Health Labs in 2020.

Killam earned a master’s degree at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Queen’s University in Canada, and professional certificates from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Columbia University. Previously, she led a nationwide community engagement strategy for Verily (Google Life Sciences), conducted research on positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and launched an initiative to promote empathy and kindness that won an award at Stanford University.

An influential public voice and prolific writer, Killam’s insights are regularly featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, The Guardian, CNBC, Scientific American, The Globe and Mail, Fortune, Health Affairs, The Washington Post, Vox, WIRED, The Boston Globe, and Psychology Today. She pens the popular Substack newsletter, Social Health with Kasley Killam.

For her trailblazing impact, Killam received the prestigious Eudaimonia Award from UCLA in 2024 and was named one of the 100 Women to Know in America by J.P. Morgan Chase in 2025. She has been recognized as an Aspen Institute Health Fellow, World Economic Forum Global Shaper, Encore Public Voices Fellow, Columbia University Age Boom Fellow, and Mind & Life Institute Visiting Scholar. Killam was invited to the White House during the Obama presidency and has had the honor of meeting with world leaders, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Prime Ministers of Canada and Bhutan.

Born and raised in Vancouver, she now calls California home and travels the world championing social health.

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Kasley Killam Speaking Topics

Social Health: The Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier

We’re taught to care for our bodies with exercise and nutrition and our minds with therapy and self-care. But true well-being is incomplete without strong relationships. Kasley Killam introduces the emerging concept of social health, revealing groundbreaking science, inspiring stories, and practical steps you can take to thrive through deeper human connection.

The Art and Science of Connection at Work

Whether remote, hybrid, or in the office, companies that foster socially fit teams gain a competitive edge. Backed by research showing that connected employees drive higher engagement, productivity, and retention, Kasley Killam makes the business case for workplace social health -- and shares proven strategies that you can implement starting today.

The Future of Health is Social

Health isn’t just physical or mental -- it’s also social. Just as mental health shifted from niche to mainstream and taboo to priority, social health is the next frontier. Kasley Killam uncovers emerging trends, predicts what’s ahead, and reveals how you can help lead the movement toward a more connected, healthier future.

From Loneliness Epidemic to Social Health Revolution

Loneliness can be as deadly as smoking -- leading the US Surgeon General to declare it an epidemic and the UK and Japan to appoint Ministers of Loneliness. Drawing from her Harvard research and 10+ years of impact across sectors, Kasley Killam shares a powerful framework for transforming isolation into connection, empowering individuals and communities to build a more socially healthy world.

Kasley Killam Videos

Kasley Killam | WIRED Health
Kasley Killam - SXSW
Kasley Killam| TEDNext

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

Kasley Killam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Social Sciences, Relationships, Authors, Healthcare, Mental Health, Health, Personal Growth, Motivational, Happiness, Psychology, Belonging, Diversity & Inclusion and Human Resources.

Where does Kasley Killam travel from?

Kasley Killam generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kasley Killam?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kasley Killam 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 Kasley Killam 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 Kasley Killam 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?

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Kasley Killam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Social Sciences and Relationships. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kasley Killam for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Kasley Killam generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Achor, Amanda Gore and Michelle Gielan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kasley Killam for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/04/2025.

Kasley Killam Speaking Topics

  • Social Health: The Missing Key to Living Longer, Healthier, and Happier

    We’re taught to care for our bodies with exercise and nutrition and our minds with therapy and self-care. But true well-being is incomplete without strong relationships. Kasley Killam introduces the emerging concept of social health, revealing groundbreaking science, inspiring stories, and practical steps you can take to thrive through deeper human connection.

  • The Art and Science of Connection at Work

    Whether remote, hybrid, or in the office, companies that foster socially fit teams gain a competitive edge. Backed by research showing that connected employees drive higher engagement, productivity, and retention, Kasley Killam makes the business case for workplace social health -- and shares proven strategies that you can implement starting today.

  • The Future of Health is Social

    Health isn’t just physical or mental -- it’s also social. Just as mental health shifted from niche to mainstream and taboo to priority, social health is the next frontier. Kasley Killam uncovers emerging trends, predicts what’s ahead, and reveals how you can help lead the movement toward a more connected, healthier future.

  • From Loneliness Epidemic to Social Health Revolution

    Loneliness can be as deadly as smoking -- leading the US Surgeon General to declare it an epidemic and the UK and Japan to appoint Ministers of Loneliness. Drawing from her Harvard research and 10+ years of impact across sectors, Kasley Killam shares a powerful framework for transforming isolation into connection, empowering individuals and communities to build a more socially healthy world.

Kasley Killam Videos

Kasley Killam | WIRED Health
Kasley Killam - SXSW
Kasley Killam| TEDNext
Kasley Killam - Big Think
Kasley Killam | Talks at Google
  • How do I book Kasley Killam to speak at my event?

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

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

    Kasley Killam is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Social Sciences, Relationships, Authors, Healthcare, Mental Health, Health, Personal Growth, Motivational, Happiness, Psychology, Belonging, Diversity & Inclusion and Human Resources.
  • Where does Kasley Killam travel from?

    Kasley Killam generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kasley Killam?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kasley Killam 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 Kasley Killam 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 Kasley Killam 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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