Liz Dozier

Liz Dozier

Keynote Speaker: Founder, CEO of Youth Equity Platform Chicago Beyond; Star of CNN's Documentary Series "Chicagoland"

Liz Dozier Biography

Liz Dozier, an advocate for educational reform and social justice, has devoted her career to challenging the systemic inequities often found in urban communities. Her dedication emerged from her experience as an educator and principal within the Chicago Public School system.

In 2016, Dozier established Chicago Beyond, a social impact investor that seeks to address the enduring social and economic disparities prevalent in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Acknowledging that a child's zip code is one of the most substantial predictors of their future, Chicago Beyond supports leaders and organizations aiming to challenge and reshape this narrative. Since its inception, the organization has invested over $35 million in local nonprofit organizations, focusing on empowering youth and community leaders. Their investments range from initiatives supporting young African American fathers to reducing youth recidivism through engagement in performing arts and implementing holistic, trauma-informed approaches to healing communities. Beyond financial aid, Chicago Beyond provides strategic support and collaborative partnership to facilitate goal achievement and extend their reach to more young people.

Since March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the social justice movement for Black lives, Chicago Beyond has launched several initiatives. Through Going Beyond, the organization developed a large-scale, hyperlocal distribution network, supplying food and essential items to thousands of families on the South and West Sides of Chicago. The Backing the Fight Fund was established to stand with those on the front lines, providing financial resources to 12 local community organizations fighting for a more equitable future for Chicago’s youth. Chicago Beyond also initiated an antiracism speaker series, which was joined by over 200,000 individuals worldwide, and offered a platform for those interested in understanding what it means to be antiracist. Additionally, in 2019, Chicago Beyond published "Why Am I Always Being Researched?", a guidebook for funders, researchers, and community organizations on dismantling harmful power dynamics in community research.

Before her work with Chicago Beyond, Dozier served as the principal of Christian Fenger High School in Chicago from 2009 to 2015. During this time, she also worked as a co-principal and turnaround strategist at Harper High School from 2008 to 2009. She was selected by then CEO of Chicago Public Schools, Arne Duncan, to participate in an innovative strategy for improving Chicago’s lowest-performing schools, known as the Turnaround Model. Dozier's tenure at Fenger High School was characterized by her innovative approach to reform, including the adoption of restorative justice practices and mental health strategies. Notably, under her leadership, Fenger was the first school to establish CARE Teams to support youth in crisis. Owing to this robust strategy, the school experienced a significant decrease in its dropout rate from 19% to 2%, a 40% increase in Freshman On-Track to graduate, and double-digit increases in attendance and the school’s state graduation rate.

Dozier's work and contributions to education reform have earned her several recognitions. She has been featured in Paul Tough’s New York Times Best Seller "How Children Succeed" and Harvard Education Press’ "Belonging and Becoming: The Power of Social Emotional Learning in High Schools". Furthermore, she has received awards such as the 2015 Inspiring Hope Award from Northern Trust and the US Department of Education’s Top 15 Principals of Innovation Award. Her work was chronicled in CNN's eight-episode docuseries, "Chicagoland". She has spoken at various public and institutional events, including the Aspen Ideas Festival, where she spoke at the 2017 session titled "Stopping the Violence in Chicago: Lessons for America’s Cities". Dozier also hosted the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit and the Kennedy Forum’s Fourth Annual Meeting on Mental Health Equity. A National Board Certified Teacher in mathematics, Dozier holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership.

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Liz Dozier Videos

Liz Dozier | Understanding Our New World
Decolonizing the mind to change lives | Liz Dozier ...
Moving from Charity to Justice in Collective Impact - Liz Dozier ...

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Liz Dozier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Educational Motivational, Education Reform, Government, Design, Overcoming Adversity, Social Activism, Youth, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Culture, Mental Health, Health, Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Black Heritage, Motivational, Influential Women, Business, Virtual, Female Leadership, Women and Belonging.

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Liz Dozier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Innovation and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Liz Dozier for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Liz Dozier generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith L. Brown, Erin Gruwell and Rodney Robinson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Liz Dozier for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/03/2025.

Liz Dozier Videos

Liz Dozier | Understanding Our New World
Decolonizing the mind to change lives | Liz Dozier ...
Moving from Charity to Justice in Collective Impact - Liz Dozier ...
Liz Dozier | Justice & Opportunity Through Disruption | SXSW EDU ...
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Liz Dozier Reviews

  • Working with Liz was a breeze, even during a stressful timeline! Thank you!
    TogetherNow - Oct 16 2024

  • Liz was awesome!
    Harmony Public School - Jul 25 2024

  • Nebraska Children and Families Foundation - Apr 29 2022

  • Liz was great to work with! So personable and easy-going.
    Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development d/b/a ASCD - Apr 01 2022

  • RTI - Jul 01 2021

  • How do I book Liz Dozier to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Liz Dozier travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Liz Dozier 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 Liz Dozier 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 Liz Dozier 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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