Mari Copeny

Mari Copeny

Keynote Speaker: Youth Activist for Access to Clean Water; Board Member of Flint Kids; Created & Produced Hydroviv Water Filter; Known as "Little Miss Flint"

Mari Copeny Biography

Mari Copeny is from Flint, Michigan known globally as Little Miss Flint. Born on July 6th, 2007. She first entered the public spotlight when her letter to President Obama about the water crisis prompted him to visit the city and survey the water crisis for himself. That visit ultimately led to him approving $100 million dollars in relief for the city of Flint. Her young age has not prevented her from making a significant impact on the dialogue around environmental racism and confronted the entire country with the reality faced by victims of state negligence. Her youthful honesty prevents political leaders from being able to ignore the consequences of neglectful leadership. She gives voice to the unheard hardships of Americans trapped by a collapsing and toxic infrastructure.

In 2017, Copeny continued her dedication to social justice by becoming a national youth ambassador to the Women’s March on Washington and the National Climate Copeny. Copeny is also dedicated to preventing bullying and works with the anti-bullying group Trendsetters Productions. She is also a member of the Flint Youth Justice League. She also sat on the 2019 Kid Box board of directors as the chairwoman of the board. She also proudly works with Eighteen by 18, a youth organization founded by her mentor Yara Shahidi. Copeny has also spoken twice at the March for Science about how the Flint water crisis has affected her community. Copeny has a doll that is modeled after her by the doll company Lottie. She also sits on the Flint Youth Justice League and the MDE Anti-Racism Student Advisory Council.

Copeny has used her platform to not only bring awareness to the water crisis in her community but to also give back. Copeny has raised over $700,000 for her Flint Kids projects including giving out over 19,000 backpacks stuffed with school supplies, a yearly Christmas event with thousands of toys, hundreds of Easter baskets, movie screenings, and lots of other events centered around the kids in her community. Her book project where she gets books by authors of color into the hands of local children. Her dear Flint Kids letter project has received thousands of letters of support to the children of Flint from people all around the world. She also raised over $250k and given away over a million bottles of bottled water. But she takes the most pride in pivoting away from single-use bottled water to partnering with a company (Hydroviv) to produce her very own water filter, that is shipped all over the country to those that are facing toxic drinking water, to date she has raised over $700k to produce and distribute her filters.

Copeny Copeny has been featured in Teen Vogue, The Guardian, VICE, TIME, Refinery 29, The Washington Post, NBC News, Rewire, Buzzfeed, and more for her vocal opposition to the injustices of environmental racism. When Copeny grows up she plans on running for president in 2044.

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Mari Copeny Videos

Lizzo Juneteenth 2024: In Conversation with Mari Copeny
"Little Miss Flint" Mari Copeny reflects on tackling water crisis
Mari Copeny Wins the Change Maker Award | 2022 Billboard Music Awards

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What topics does Mari Copeny speak about?

Mari Copeny is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism, Family & Parenting, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women, Female Leadership, Leadership, Workshop, Conservation, Science, Climate Change, Environmental Science and Youth.

Where does Mari Copeny travel from?

Mari Copeny generally travels from Flint, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Mari Copeny?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mari Copeny 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 Mari Copeny for your next private or corporate function.

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Mari Copeny is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environment, Sustainability and Environmental Policy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mari Copeny for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Mari Copeny generally travels from Flint, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jamie Margolin, Alexandra Cousteau and Amali Tower. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mari Copeny for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/04/2025.

Mari Copeny Videos

Lizzo Juneteenth 2024: In Conversation with Mari Copeny
"Little Miss Flint" Mari Copeny reflects on tackling water crisis
Mari Copeny Wins the Change Maker Award | 2022 Billboard Music Awards
Little Miss Flint Mari Copeny Talks Activism | The Real Daytime
  • How do I book Mari Copeny to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Mari Copeny, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mari Copeny are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mari Copeny, 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 Mari Copeny speak about?

  • Where does Mari Copeny travel from?

    Mari Copeny generally travels from Flint, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mari Copeny?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mari Copeny 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 Mari Copeny 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 Mari Copeny 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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