Rian Watt

Rian Watt

Keynote Speaker: Executive Director at Economic Opportunity Institute

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Rian Watt Biography

Rian Watt (he/him) is the Strategy Lead for International Large-Scale Change at Community Solutions, an organization that's helped 14 communities in the United States (and four in Canada) reach a durable, measurable end to homelessness for a population. At CS, Watt leads a team working to build similar movements to end homelessness across Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, and the United Kingdom.

Prior to joining CS, Watt led research, technical assistance, & evaluation projects for federal, state, and philanthropic clients at Abt Associates, a national research and evaluation firm, with a focus on housing, homelessness, and anti-poverty efforts. Prior to Abt, Watt worked for Deloitte Consulting's federal organizational transformation practice out of Washington, DC.

In Seattle, where Watt rents with his wife and two cats, he serves as the part-time Executive Director of The Urbanist, a local advocacy journalism organization whose mission is to examine and influence urban policy in the Puget Sound region to deliver abundant housing, safe streets, ubiquitous rapid transit, and a strong, just, decarbonized economy. Watt also serves on the boards of Futurewise, a statewide land use organization, and the Third Door Coalition, which advocates for permanent supportive housing in King County.

In a prior life, Watt worked as a freelance sportswriter, covering the Mariners, the Red Sox, the Cubs, and national baseball as a member of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. In this role, he had regular bylines at The Athletic, Baseball Prospectus, Chicago magazine, FanGraphs, FiveThirtyEight, The Ringer, the Sporting News, and VICE Sports. He is sorry about the Mariners.

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Rian Watt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Profit, Overcoming Adversity, Baseball, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting and Social Activism.

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Rian Watt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Non-Profit, Overcoming Adversity and Baseball. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rian Watt for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Rian Watt generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard LeMieux, Lance Freeman and Ryan Hampton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rian Watt for an upcoming event.

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Rian Watt Videos

Session 15: Homelessness is Solvable

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  • How do I book Rian Watt to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Rian Watt for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rian Watt, 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 Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rian Watt, 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 Rian Watt speak about?

    Rian Watt is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Non-Profit, Overcoming Adversity, Baseball, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting and Social Activism.
  • Where does Rian Watt travel from?

    Rian Watt generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rian Watt?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rian Watt 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 Rian Watt 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 Rian Watt 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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