Lynn Sherr

Lynn Sherr

Keynote Speaker: Award-winning broadcaster, ABC News correspondent, Author

Lynn Sherr Biography

Award-winning broadcaster and author Lynn Sherr recently left ABC News after more than 30 years, including more than 20 as a correspondent with the ABC newsmagazine "20/20."

She has covered a wide range of stories, specializing in women's issues and social change, as well as investigative reports. Sherr has received numerous awards, including an Emmy, two American Women in Radio and Television Commendation awards, a Gracie Award, and a George Foster Peabody Award. Notably, she reported on the NASA space shuttle program from its inception in 1981 through the Challenger explosion in 1986, anchoring almost every mission from launch to landing.

Prior to her assignment at "20/20," Sherr was a national correspondent for ABC News, where she was also part of the network's political team for every election cycle through 2000. Before joining ABC in 1977, she was a reporter for WNET-TV in New York and WETA-TV in Washington, D.C., both public television stations. Her earlier roles included reporting for WCBS-TV in New York, The Associated Press in New York, and Condé Nast Publications. Sherr has authored several books, such as "Outside the Box: My Unscripted Life of Love, Loss and Television News," "Failure Is Impossible: Susan B. Anthony in Her Own Words," "America the Beautiful: The Stirring True Story Behind Our Nation’s Favorite Song," and "Swim: Why We Love the Water." Her work "SALLY RIDE: America’s First Woman in Space" was recognized as a New York Times Science Bestseller and was one of the Washington Post’s Best Books of the Year. She has also been actively involved in public service, serving as a Commissioner on the New York City Commission on Women’s Issues and as a member of the selection committee for the John Chancellor Awards. Sherr is known for engaging her audiences on topics related to women's empowerment, history, and her experiences in journalism, often extending Q&A sessions due to high audience engagement.

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Lynn Sherr Speaking Topics

Women’s Issues – Power of Women, History of Women, Women Today, Susan B Anthony, Inspirational Messages to Women

Lynn Sherr weaves together a discussion of the power of women based on examples of incredible historical and contemporary women.

Other Tall Blondes

Based on her best-selling book, Tall Blondes: A Book About Giraffes, Lynn Sherr fascinates an audience with facts and tales about giraffes, her own personal totem.

Outside the Box

Based on her book, Outside the Box: A Memoir, Lynn Sherr discusses her life on and off the camera.

Surviving Cancer

Lynn Sherr discusses her personal experience with colon cancer/chemo/survival and what she's learned about life with and without cancer.

Sally Ride: Inspiration from America's First Woman in Space

Based on her biography of Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space, Sherr will discuss how Ride broke through a quarter-century of white male fighter jocks when NASA chose her for the seventh shuttle mission, cracking the celestial ceiling and inspiring several generations of women. Having had exclusive insights from Ride’s family, friends, partner, and by being the ABC reporter who covered NASA during this transformative time, Sherr shares Ride’s inspiring journey, including her scrupulously guarded personal life. She draws from Ride’s diaries, files, and letters to create a rich biography and presentation of a fascinating woman whose life intersected with revolutionary social and scientific changes in America. Her revealing portrait is warm and admiring but unsparing. Sherr makes this extraordinarily talented and bold woman, an inspiration to millions, come alive.

Lynn Sherr Videos

Rebecca Traister with Lynn Sherr: How Women’s Anger is Reshaping America
Edward R Murrow Awards - Interview with Lynn Sherr
Lynn Sherr Commencement Address

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How much does it cost to book Lynn Sherr for a speaking engagement?

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What topics does Lynn Sherr speak about?

Lynn Sherr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Health, Journalism, Women, Authors, Women in Business, Women's Health, Women's Rights, Political, Technology, Diversity & Inclusion, Overcoming Adversity, Influential Women, Government, Inspirational, Business, Literary, Motivational, Broadcasting, Work-Life Balance and News & Media.

Where does Lynn Sherr travel from?

Lynn Sherr generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Lynn Sherr?

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Lynn Sherr is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Health and Journalism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Lynn Sherr for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Lynn Sherr generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Linda Ellerbee, Catherine Crier and Barbara De Angelis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lynn Sherr for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Lynn Sherr Speaking Topics

  • Women’s Issues – Power of Women, History of Women, Women Today, Susan B Anthony, Inspirational Messages to Women

    Lynn Sherr weaves together a discussion of the power of women based on examples of incredible historical and contemporary women.

  • Other Tall Blondes

    Based on her best-selling book, Tall Blondes: A Book About Giraffes, Lynn Sherr fascinates an audience with facts and tales about giraffes, her own personal totem.

  • Outside the Box

    Based on her book, Outside the Box: A Memoir, Lynn Sherr discusses her life on and off the camera.

  • Surviving Cancer

    Lynn Sherr discusses her personal experience with colon cancer/chemo/survival and what she's learned about life with and without cancer.

  • Sally Ride: Inspiration from America's First Woman in Space

    Based on her biography of Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space, Sherr will discuss how Ride broke through a quarter-century of white male fighter jocks when NASA chose her for the seventh shuttle mission, cracking the celestial ceiling and inspiring several generations of women. Having had exclusive insights from Ride’s family, friends, partner, and by being the ABC reporter who covered NASA during this transformative time, Sherr shares Ride’s inspiring journey, including her scrupulously guarded personal life. She draws from Ride’s diaries, files, and letters to create a rich biography and presentation of a fascinating woman whose life intersected with revolutionary social and scientific changes in America. Her revealing portrait is warm and admiring but unsparing. Sherr makes this extraordinarily talented and bold woman, an inspiration to millions, come alive.

Lynn Sherr Videos

Rebecca Traister with Lynn Sherr: How Women’s Anger is Reshaping America
Edward R Murrow Awards - Interview with Lynn Sherr
Lynn Sherr Commencement Address
Lynn Sherr "Swim"

Lynn Sherr News

  • How do I book Lynn Sherr to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Lynn Sherr travel from?

    Lynn Sherr generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Lynn Sherr?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Lynn Sherr 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 Lynn Sherr 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 Lynn Sherr 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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