Melissa Thomas-Hunt
Keynote Speaker: Senior Associate Dean Full-time Residential MBA Program, University of Virginia Darden School of Business
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Melissa Thomas-Hunt Biography
Melissa Thomas-Hunt is the Senior Associate Dean for the Residential Full-Time MBA Program at UVA Darden School of Business and the John D. Forbes Distinguished Professor of Business Administration. Beyond Thomas-Hunt's academic roles, she has also played a crucial part in advancing diversity and inclusion in the corporate sector as the Head of Global Diversity and Belonging at Airbnb. Thomas-Hunt's efforts at Airbnb revolved around formulating and implementing strategies for internal diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.
Thomas-Hunt received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University, and a master's and doctoral degrees from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. She has spent 25 years teaching leadership, team dynamics, and negotiations to MBAs and executives. Thomas-Hunt's research also focuses on factors that enable and amplify the contributions of individuals, especially women, underrepresented individuals, and numerical minorities. This work has been published in several respected academic journals, including "Research on Organizational Behavior," "Organization Science," and the "Journal of Applied Psychology."
Thomas-Hunt's expertise and contributions have been widely recognized, as reflected in her receiving the Darden Wells Fargo Research Award in 2017. Thomas-Hunt currently serves on the board of UKG, Airbnb.org, and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia.
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Melissa Thomas-Hunt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Human Resources, Negotiation, Professors, DEI, Leadership, Belonging, Diversity & Inclusion, Women and Government.
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Melissa Thomas-Hunt generally travels from Charlottesville, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Melissa Thomas-Hunt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Thomas-Hunt for virtual events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Melissa Thomas-Hunt generally travels from Charlottesville, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Kimberly Harden, Deanna Singh and Cynthia Marshall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Thomas-Hunt for an upcoming event.
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Closing the Pay Gap
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Bias in Corporate Management
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Bargaining & Negotiations
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Ending Gender Discrimination at Work
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How do I book Melissa Thomas-Hunt to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Melissa Thomas-Hunt for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Melissa Thomas-Hunt, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Melissa Thomas-Hunt, 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 Melissa Thomas-Hunt speak about?
Melissa Thomas-Hunt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Human Resources, Negotiation, Professors, DEI, Leadership, Belonging, Diversity & Inclusion, Women and Government. -
Where does Melissa Thomas-Hunt travel from?
Melissa Thomas-Hunt generally travels from Charlottesville, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Melissa Thomas-Hunt?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Melissa Thomas-Hunt 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 Melissa Thomas-Hunt 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 Melissa Thomas-Hunt 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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