Louis Soares

Louis Soares

Keynote Speaker: Board Member, GED Testing Service; Board Member & Vice Chair, College Unbound: Learning Innovation Leader, Senior Executive & Education Reformer

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Louis Soares Biography

Louis Soares is a board Member of GED Testing Service and board member and vice chair of College Unbound. Soares is a learning innovation leader and a senior executive-level education reformer. Soares is a sought-after speaker and commentator on federal and state policy and is a contributor to CNBC, "The Chronicle of Higher Education," and "Inside Higher Education."

As chief learning and innovation officer at the American Council on Education (ACE), Soares integrated the work of ACE’s leadership, research and innovation teams to optimize membership value for colleges and universities by developing programs and services to advance the success of senior leaders, diversify the executive talent pipeline and facilitate partnerships to enhance institutional performance.

Soares’ previous works as vice president for policy research and strategy and vice president for strategy, research and advancement for ACE.

With more than 20 years of experience in postsecondary education policy and practice, Soares is an accomplished policy analyst and thought leader on emerging trends in higher education. While at ACE he published two landmark papers, "Post-Traditional Learners and the Transformation of Higher Education" and "Evolving Higher Education Business Models," that advanced the public dialogue on adult student needs and the acceptance of innovative education delivery models.

Soares has developed and successfully implemented innovative education/training programs for and, in collaboration with, college, university and employer partners for frontline workers, business executives and higher education administrators. These innovative projects garnered support from: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, TIAA Institute, ACT, Verizon Foundation, Fleet Bank, CVS, Bank of America, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of Labor.

Soares also served as the director of the postsecondary education program and fellow at the Center for American Progress (CAP), a premier Washington, DC based think tank. Prior to CAP, he served as director of business/workforce development under Rhode Island Governor Donald L. Carcieri and as director of education partnerships for the Rhode Island Technology Council.

Soares was appointed by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to serve on the National Board of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education in 2011-14. ​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Louis Soares Videos

Speaker Series 2021 Louis Soares - YouTube
Louis Soares & Ryan Davis: Fireside Chat
K-State Global Campus 50th Anniversary Event: Louis Soares

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Louis Soares is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Education Reform, Education, Virtual Learning and Technology.

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Louis Soares is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Economy, Education Reform and Education. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Louis Soares 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 Tom Vander Ark, Jon Bergmann and Ken Shelton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Louis Soares for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/10/2024.

Louis Soares Videos

Speaker Series 2021 Louis Soares - YouTube
Louis Soares & Ryan Davis: Fireside Chat
K-State Global Campus 50th Anniversary Event: Louis Soares
  • How do I book Louis Soares to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Louis Soares, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Louis Soares, 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 Louis Soares speak about?

    Louis Soares is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Education Reform, Education, Virtual Learning and Technology.
  • Where does Louis Soares travel from?

    Louis Soares 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 Louis Soares?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Louis Soares 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 Louis Soares 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 Louis Soares 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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