Liz Ogbu

Liz Ogbu

Keynote Speaker: Nigerian-American Designer, Urbanist & Spatial Justice Activist; Founder of Studio O; Known for Impacting Marginalized Communities

Liz Ogbu Biography

Liz Ogbu designer, urbanist, and spatial justice activist. She is a global expert on engaging and transforming unjust urban environments. From designing shelters for immigrant day laborers in the U.S. to a water and health social enterprise for low-income Kenyans, Ogbu has a long track record of working with historically marginalized communities to leverage the power of design to catalyze community healing and foster environments that support people’s capacity to thrive.

Her work blends a combination of community-centered research; dynamic forms of engagement and prototyping; equitable architecture and planning strategies; place-based grieving and repair frameworks; and tools to build participatory power and community-centered systems. She is founder and principal of Studio O, a multidisciplinary design practice working at the intersection of racial and spatial justice. Ogbu has been actively involved in shaping two of the world’s pioneering social impact design nonprofits.

In 2011, she was part of the inaugural class of Innovators-in-Residence at IDEO.org, IDEO’s sister nonprofit dedicated to fostering global poverty reduction through design and innovation. Prior to that, she was Design Director at Public Architecture, a national nonprofit mobilization designers to create social change. Whether interviewing day laborers on street corners in the US, analyzing health clinics in Bolivia, or developing innovative strategies for cookstove adoption in Tanzania, she has worked to advance the ability of design to meaningfully support those most in need to access better opportunities and outcomes.

In addition to her practice, Ogbu has had a long commitment to bringing social impact work into the classroom where her courses and research explore opportunities at intersection of design, justice, and engagement. She currently is on the faculty and advisory board of the Design Futures Student Leadership Forum, a national university consortium that brings together student leaders, faculty, and practitioners to learn and discuss best practices in social equity and community impact.

She has also been on faculty at UC Berkeley, Stanford’s school, California College of the Arts, and the University of Virginia. Ogbu has also been a scholar-in-residence at multiple institutions including the Maryland Institute College of Art, the Taylor Center for Design Thinking and Social Design at Tulane University, and the Australian Institute of Architects. Currently, she is an inaugural University Fellow at the University of Virginia.

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Liz Ogbu Videos

Lecture - Liz Ogbu
Lecture Series - Liz Ogbu - Design/ing the Apocalypse
Liz Ogbu | TEDTalk

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What topics does Liz Ogbu speak about?

Liz Ogbu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Design, Architecture, Government, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity, Real Estate, Business, Culture and TED.

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Liz Ogbu generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Liz Ogbu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Design, Architecture and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Liz Ogbu for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Liz Ogbu generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Majora Carter, Lance Freeman and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Liz Ogbu for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/03/2025.

Liz Ogbu Videos

Lecture - Liz Ogbu
Lecture Series - Liz Ogbu - Design/ing the Apocalypse
Liz Ogbu | TEDTalk
Liz Ogbu | TEDTalk
  • How do I book Liz Ogbu to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Liz Ogbu, 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 Ogbu are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Liz Ogbu, 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 Ogbu speak about?

    Liz Ogbu is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Design, Architecture, Government, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity, Real Estate, Business, Culture and TED.
  • Where does Liz Ogbu travel from?

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

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