Maureen Dowd

Maureen Dowd

Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist for The New York Times; Bestselling Author

Maureen Dowd Biography

Maureen Dowd, an American columnist for The New York Times and author, won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary in 1999. Best known for her series of columns on the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, she became an op-ed writer in 1995. In August 2014, she expanded her role at The Times to also include staff writer for The Times Magazine.

Born in Washington, Dowd began her journalism career in 1974 as an editorial assistant for The Washington Star. She transitioned to The New York Times in 1983 as a metropolitan correspondent and then moved to The Times’s Washington bureau in 1986 to cover politics. Dowd's contributions to journalism have been recognized with several awards, including The Damon Runyon Award for Outstanding Contributions in 2000 and the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement in 2004. Her work delves into politics, Hollywood, and gender-related topics, often incorporating elements of popular culture to enhance her political commentary.

Throughout her career, Dowd has written about various political figures such as Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump. She is known for her critical and irreverent attitude toward powerful figures. She has been acknowledged for her impactful work, being named a Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine in 1996 and receiving the Matrix Hall of Fame award from New York Women in Communications.

Beyond her column work, Dowd has authored several books, including "Bushworld: Enter at Your Own Risk," "Are Men Necessary? When Sexes Collide," and "The Year of Voting Dangerously: The Derangement of American Politics." She has also contributed to Newsweek and made appearances on C-SPAN.

Maureen Dowd is a graduate of the Catholic University of America and continues to make significant contributions to journalism as a columnist, political writer, and feminist writer.

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Maureen Dowd Speaking Topics

Fit to Print: Writing on Washington

Maureen Dowd Videos

Maureen Dowd on Trump, fake news and #metoo | ANTIDOTE 2018
University Lecture Series: Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Maureen Dowd
Nancy Hanks Lecture 2014: Maureen Dowd

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What topics does Maureen Dowd speak about?

Maureen Dowd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Journalism, News & Media, Political, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Influential Women and Jewish Heritage.

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Maureen Dowd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Women, Journalism and News & Media. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maureen Dowd for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Maureen Dowd 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 Eleanor Clift, Rosalind Wiseman and Asra Nomani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maureen Dowd for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/06/2024.

Maureen Dowd Speaking Topics

  • Fit to Print: Writing on Washington

Maureen Dowd Videos

Maureen Dowd on Trump, fake news and #metoo | ANTIDOTE 2018
University Lecture Series: Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Maureen Dowd
Nancy Hanks Lecture 2014: Maureen Dowd
NY Times columnist Maureen Dowd speaks at UT Austin

Maureen Dowd News

  • How do I book Maureen Dowd to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Maureen Dowd, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maureen Dowd, 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 Maureen Dowd speak about?

    Maureen Dowd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Women, Journalism, News & Media, Political, College, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Influential Women and Jewish Heritage.
  • Where does Maureen Dowd travel from?

    Maureen Dowd 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 Maureen Dowd?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maureen Dowd 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 Maureen Dowd 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 Maureen Dowd 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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