Shaun Donovan

Shaun Donovan

Keynote Speaker: CEO & President of Enterprise Community Partners; Former United States Secretary for Housing and Urban Development

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Shaun Donovan Biography

Shaun Donovan is the CEO and President of Enterprise Community Partners, beginning in fall 2023. One of the nation’s foremost leaders in housing and community development, Donovan’s 30-year career in public service has focused on building opportunity and fighting for people and communities too often left behind.

He served in President Barack Obama’s cabinet for his full eight years in office, as secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from 2009 to 2014 and as director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget from 2014 to 2017. He was commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development from 2004 to 2009.

As HUD secretary, Donovan led the fight against the nation’s unprecedented foreclosure crisis and served as chair of the president’s Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force. He also advanced landmark fair housing protections and led the strategy that dramatically reduced homelessness around the country, including cutting in half the number of veterans sleeping on our streets and in shelters.

Later, as director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, Donovan increased investment in domestic and national security priorities as well as oversaw regulations that reduced inequality, expanded access to healthcare, improved education, and fought climate change. He also served in the Clinton administration as deputy assistant secretary for multifamily housing at HUD and as acting FHA commissioner during the Clinton/Bush presidential transition.

After a mayoral run in his hometown of New York City, Donovan was named a senior fellow by the Ford Foundation in 2022 and currently serves as a trustee of the Urban Institute, Regional Plan Association, Greater NY, and Rethink Food, as well as on the advisory board of Opportunity Insights. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration and architecture from Harvard University.

Donovan is married to Liza Gilbert, a landscape architect who has designed and restored parks in New York City and across the country. They live in Brooklyn, where they raised their sons Milo and Lucas.

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Shaun Donovan Videos

Andi Phillips, Quinton Lucas, & Shaun Donovan on Utilizing Federal Funding
Power of Government Backing & Private Investment: 40th Anniversary Panel

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Shaun Donovan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Political, Real Estate, Business Leadership and Design.

Where does Shaun Donovan travel from?

Shaun Donovan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Shaun Donovan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Economy, Political and Real Estate. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shaun Donovan for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Shaun Donovan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mark Zandi, Barney Frank and Ken Salazar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shaun Donovan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/07/2024.

Shaun Donovan Videos

Andi Phillips, Quinton Lucas, & Shaun Donovan on Utilizing Federal Funding
Power of Government Backing & Private Investment: 40th Anniversary Panel
  • How do I book Shaun Donovan to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Shaun Donovan, 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 Shaun Donovan, 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 Shaun Donovan speak about?

    Shaun Donovan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Economy, Political, Real Estate, Business Leadership and Design.
  • Where does Shaun Donovan travel from?

    Shaun Donovan generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shaun Donovan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shaun Donovan 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 Shaun Donovan 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 Shaun Donovan 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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