Raymund Paredes
Keynote Speaker: Former Commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Foundation
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Raymund A. Paredes, Ph.D. is the former Commissioner of Higher Education at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. After 15 years as the state's commissioner of higher education, Paredes stepped down from his post in August 2019.
Dr. Paredes spent most of his academic career at UCLA where for 30 years he taught as an English professor and served for ten years as vice chancellor for Academic Development. In addition, he served as special assistant to the president of the University of California System in outreach efforts to improve access to higher education for students from educationally disadvantaged communities.
Prior to joining the Coordinating Board, Dr. Paredes was director of creativity and culture at the Rockefeller Foundation, then vice president for programs at the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.
Dr. Paredes is a member of the national board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters, was appointed to the Education Commission of the States by Governor Rick Perry, served as a trustee of The College Board and Mercy College of New York, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Cultural Trust. In 2007, he was named one of Hispanic Business Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Hispanics.
Dr. Paredes was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. He attended The University of Texas at Austin, receiving a B.A. in English. He served in the U.S. Army for two years, including a 14-month tour with the First Infantry Division in Vietnam. After separation from military service, he resumed his education, receiving a master’s degree in American Studies from the University of Southern California and his Ph.D. in American Civilization, from The University of Texas at Austin.
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Raymund Paredes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Education Reform, Educational Motivational, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Non-Profit.
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Raymund Paredes generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Raymund Paredes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Education Reform and Educational Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Raymund Paredes for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Raymund Paredes generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eduardo Briceño, Dr. Antonia Darder and Dr. Claudia Espinosa. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Raymund Paredes for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Raymund Paredes for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Raymund Paredes, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Raymund Paredes, 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 Raymund Paredes speak about?
Raymund Paredes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Education Reform, Educational Motivational, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Non-Profit. -
Where does Raymund Paredes travel from?
Raymund Paredes generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Raymund Paredes?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Raymund Paredes 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 Raymund Paredes 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 Raymund Paredes 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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