Kemba Smith
Keynote Speaker: Criminal Justice Advocate, Author, Virginia Parole Board Member
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Kemba Smith Biography
Growing up as an only child in Richmond, Virginia, Kemba Smith Pradia graduated high school and continued her education at the prestigious Hampton University. What happened to Smith Pradia in her new campus environment was a nightmare, leading to a 24.5-year sentence in a federal prison. In December 2000, after serving 6.5 years, President Bill Clinton commuted her sentence to time served.
Smith Pradia shares her traumatic real life experience in her book, “Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story.” Featured on CNN, Nightline, Court TV, The Early Morning Show, Donahue, Judge Hatchett, and a host of other television programs, Smith Pradia’s story has also been written about in several national publications including The Washington Post, The New York Times, Glamour, People, JET, Emerge, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, and Essence magazines. Moreover, her story is set to be adapted into a film by Rainforest Films.
Smith Pradia is a graduate of both Hampton University and Virginia Union University. She was a past recipient of a two-year Soros Justice Postgraduate Fellowship for advocates. In December 2014, Smith Pradia was appointed a member of the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission by Governor Terry McAuliffe, and in 2019, Governor Ralph Northam appointed her to the Virginia Parole Board. She has spoken at the White House, testified before Congress and the United Nations regarding a variety of criminal justice issues including: crack cocaine sentencing, mandatory drug sentencing, women and incarceration, felony disenfranchisement, and re-entry.
Smith Pradia is a popular speaker at colleges, universities, high schools, juvenile facilities, churches, and national conferences across the nation. She has received numerous awards and recognitions for her courage and determination to educate the public about the devastating consequences of current drug policies and for her commitment in serving young people. Additionally, she has led trainings for Federal and State Probation organizations throughout the country.
Smith Pradia believes in sharing her story as an educational tool to prevent other youth from going down a similar path. Ultimately, Smith Pradia knows that there is a lesson in each experience in life, and she has embraced her experience, learned from it, and is now using that experience to teach others. She continues to actively serve on the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission and leads the Kemba Smith Foundation, her own non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and reform.
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Kemba Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Black Heritage, College, Inspirational, Government, Women, Influential Women and Culture.
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Kemba Smith generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Kemba Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Social Activism and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kemba Smith for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kemba Smith generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Victoria Rowell, Judge Glenda Hatchett and Dr. Brenda Combs, Ed.D.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kemba Smith for an upcoming event.
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The Power of Women
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Black History
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Get Involved! Youth & Student Activism
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American Drug Policy & Its Devastating Effects
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Domestic Violence, Self Esteem & Relationships: When "Love" Is Really Abuse in Disguise
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How do I book Kemba Smith to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kemba Smith 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 Kemba Smith, 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 Kemba Smith or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kemba Smith for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kemba Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kemba Smith are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kemba Smith, 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 Kemba Smith speak about?
Kemba Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Black Heritage, College, Inspirational, Government, Women, Influential Women and Culture. -
Where does Kemba Smith travel from?
Kemba Smith generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kemba Smith?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kemba Smith 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 Kemba Smith 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 Kemba Smith 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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