Margaret Spellings

Margaret Spellings

Keynote Speaker: President & CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center; Former President & CEO of Texas 2036 and the George W. Bush Presidential Center; Former U.S. Secretary of Education

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Margaret Spellings Biography

A nationally recognized leader in public policy, Margaret Spellings serves as president and CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Spellings most recently served as president and CEO of Texas 2036, a bipartisan think tank. Prior to leading Texas 2036, Spellings served as the president of the 17-institution University of North Carolina System, leading the state’s public university into a new period of performance, affordability, and growth with a focus on improving economic mobility, ensuring accountability, and advancing the public good.

Spellings also served as president of the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, where she oversaw programs on economic opportunity, education reform, global health, and special initiatives on women’s leadership and military service.

From 2005 to 2009, Spellings served as U.S. Secretary of Education, leading the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act, a bipartisan initiative to provide greater accountability for the education of 50 million U.S. public school students. As secretary, she also launched the Commission on the Future of Higher Education, a plan to address challenges of access, affordability, quality, and accountability in our nation’s colleges and universities. Prior to serving as Secretary, Spellings served as White House domestic policy advisor from 2001 to 2005, overseeing the administration’s agenda on education, transportation, health, justice, housing, and labor.

Spellings experience also includes serving as senior advisor to then-Governor George W. Bush of Texas; president and CEO of Margaret Spellings and Company, a Washington, DC, consulting firm that provided strategic guidance on a variety of domestic policy matters; and as a president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, advocating for more effective education and workforce training.

Spellings was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but spent much of her childhood in Houston. She is a graduate of the University of Houston, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in political science. She also received an honorary doctorate and Distinguished Alumni Award from the university in 2006. Spellings has two adult daughters and resides in Dallas.

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Margaret Spellings Videos

Texas 2036: April 2023 President's Report
#19thRepresents Keynote: Margaret Spellings
The 74 Interview: Margaret Spellings

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What topics does Margaret Spellings speak about?

Margaret Spellings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Political, Government, Strategic Leadership, Education Reform, Education, Corporate Strategy and Leadership.

Where does Margaret Spellings travel from?

Margaret Spellings generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Margaret Spellings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Political and Government. The estimated speaking fee range to book Margaret Spellings for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Margaret Spellings generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dyana Valentine, Cynthia Germanotta and Shiza Shahid. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Margaret Spellings for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Margaret Spellings Videos

Texas 2036: April 2023 President's Report
#19thRepresents Keynote: Margaret Spellings
The 74 Interview: Margaret Spellings

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  • How do I book Margaret Spellings to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Margaret Spellings, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Margaret Spellings, 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 Margaret Spellings speak about?

    Margaret Spellings is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Political, Government, Strategic Leadership, Education Reform, Education, Corporate Strategy and Leadership.
  • Where does Margaret Spellings travel from?

    Margaret Spellings generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Margaret Spellings?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Margaret Spellings 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 Margaret Spellings 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 Margaret Spellings 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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