Monica Martinez

Monica Martinez

Keynote Speaker: Education Advocate, Author & Strategist; Speaker on Innovation, Teaching, Learning, and Education Policy

Monica Martinez Biography

Monica Martinez is a first-generation Mexican-American college student who has devoted her entire career to promoting fair and equal access and success to higher education for all students. Her educational and professional journey, combined with research, has led her to advocate for structural and programmatic changes in K-12 and higher education that can help more students, particularly Latinx students, obtain a bachelor's degree.

Martinez currently leads the strategy and partnerships for the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, where she works to achieve the fund's goal of reducing the barriers to a college degree in California and leveling the playing field in higher education. She collaborates with nonprofits, policymakers, other funders, and K12 and higher education institutions to develop programs and initiatives that can help achieve this goal. Her previous roles include leading the Reimagine College Access initiative for Linda Darling Hammond at the Learning Policy Institute to bridge college admissions with innovative high school assessment systems. She also served as the Chief Program Officer for the XQ Institute, part of the Emerson Collective led by Laurene Powell Jobs, committed to helping transform high schools. She was a Senior Fellow for the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, where she wrote a book titled "Deeper Learning: How Eight Innovative Public Schools Are Transforming Education in the Twenty-First Century," highlighting eight innovative schools. She is a national expert in high school redesign, college access, and success.

She has been appointed by two governors to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and was named to the White House Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics by President Barack Obama. As an education strategist, she has served in an advisory capacity to multiple organizations, including nonprofits, state systems, and foundations, to assist in creating, revising, or implementing their education strategies and initiatives. In 2016, she was named a Distinguished Alumni of New York University.

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Monica Martinez Speaking Topics

  • Education
  • Deeper learning
  • College Access and Success for Latinx
  • Education innovation and reform
  • College readiness
  • The future of learning
  • A New Vision for Teaching
  • Planning for Deeper Learning
  • Redesigning schools for the Whole Child
  • Reimagining high school for today and tomorrow
  • Transforming Your School Using Deeper Learning Practices

Monica Martinez Videos

SOUTH SUMMIT 2017 The Importance of innovation in education MONICA MARTINEZ
Deeper Learning with Monica Martinez
STC Chicago Deeper Learning PLG - Live Chat with Author Monica Martinez

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What topics does Monica Martinez speak about?

Monica Martinez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Education, Authors, Virtual Learning, Educational Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Political, Hispanic Heritage, Government, Social Activism, Workshop and Education Reform.

Where does Monica Martinez travel from?

Monica Martinez generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Monica Martinez?

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Monica Martinez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Education and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Monica Martinez for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Monica Martinez generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gloria Ladson-Billings, Gever Tulley and Robyn Jackson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Monica Martinez for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/10/2024.

Monica Martinez Speaking Topics

    • Education
    • Deeper learning
    • College Access and Success for Latinx
    • Education innovation and reform
    • College readiness
    • The future of learning
    • A New Vision for Teaching
    • Planning for Deeper Learning
    • Redesigning schools for the Whole Child
    • Reimagining high school for today and tomorrow
    • Transforming Your School Using Deeper Learning Practices

Monica Martinez Videos

SOUTH SUMMIT 2017 The Importance of innovation in education MONICA MARTINEZ
Deeper Learning with Monica Martinez
STC Chicago Deeper Learning PLG - Live Chat with Author Monica Martinez

Monica Martinez Reviews

  • The Board of Trustees of Indiana University on behalf of Multicultural Center - Apr 25 2022

  • AltaMed Health Services-Corporate - Mar 07 2019

Monica Martinez News

  • Monica Rae Martinez, Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

    Dr. Monica Martinez, as an education strategist, author, Senior Fellow to the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and appointee to the White House Commission of Educational Excellence for Hispanics, you are a true advocate for education reform.

  • How do I book Monica Martinez to speak at my event?

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

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

    Monica Martinez is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Education, Authors, Virtual Learning, Educational Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Political, Hispanic Heritage, Government, Social Activism, Workshop and Education Reform.
  • Where does Monica Martinez travel from?

    Monica Martinez generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Monica Martinez?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Monica Martinez 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 Monica Martinez 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 Monica Martinez 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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