Royel M. Johnson

Royel M. Johnson

Keynote Speaker: Associate Professor of Education & Social Work and Co-Chair of the Rossier School of Education PhD Program at the University of Southern California

Royel M. Johnson Biography

Dr. Royel M. Johnson is an award-winning academic, compelling public speaker, and recognized expert on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools and organizations, student success and belonging, and racial equity.

Dr. Johnson is a tenured professor at the University of Southern California where he also serves as Director of Student Engagement for the USC Race and Equity Center. Previously he was on the faculty at Penn State University and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Higher Education.

A respected voice in his field, Dr. Johnson’s scholarship has made contributions to the nation’s understanding of how institutional structures can be fashioned to improve the material conditions of racially minoritized and other underserved groups. His record includes $5.3 million secured in grants and contracts, over 60 academic publications, including articles in leading journals; and three books: Racial Equity on College Campuses: Connecting Research and Practice (SUNY Press); Enacting Student Success: Critical and Alternative Perspective for Practice (Jossey-Bass) and Creating New Possibilities for the Future of HBCUs: From Research to Praxis (Information Age Publishing).

Dr. Johnson is deeply committed to translational research that informs policy and practice. He has delivered over 100 invited talks and regularly consults with campuses and national organizations. In 2020, Pennsylvania legislators sought his consultation on HB2952, which aims to ban the use of criminal record screening on college applications. He also leads a rapid response network designed to increase the use of research by critically conscious education scholars in policy making.

Dr. Johnson is a two-time graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science and an Ed.M. in Educational Policy Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in higher education and student affairs, with a cognate in race and social policy, from The Ohio State University.

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Royel M. Johnson Videos

How Postsecondary Institutions Can Enact Commitments to Equity
College Students with Foster Care Experiences
Beyond Performative Activism: Strategies for Dismantling Anti-Blackness

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Royel M. Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Authors, Academic, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Civil Rights, Social Activism, College, Professors, Educational Motivational, Family & Parenting and Belonging.

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Royel M. Johnson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Royel M. Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Authors and Academic. The estimated speaking fee range to book Royel M. Johnson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Royel M. Johnson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith L. Brown, Doug Lemov and Tim Wise. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Royel M. Johnson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/08/2024.

Royel M. Johnson Videos

How Postsecondary Institutions Can Enact Commitments to Equity
College Students with Foster Care Experiences
Beyond Performative Activism: Strategies for Dismantling Anti-Blackness
  • How do I book Royel M. Johnson to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Royel M. Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Royel M. Johnson are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Royel M. Johnson, 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 Royel M. Johnson speak about?

    Royel M. Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Authors, Academic, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Civil Rights, Social Activism, College, Professors, Educational Motivational, Family & Parenting and Belonging.
  • Where does Royel M. Johnson travel from?

    Royel M. Johnson generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Royel M. Johnson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Royel M. Johnson 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 Royel M. Johnson 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 Royel M. Johnson 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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