Shaun R. Harper

Shaun R. Harper

Keynote Speaker: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Expert; Provost Professor and Executive Director at USC Race and Equity Center

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Shaun R. Harper Biography

Shaun Harper is one of America’s most highly respected diversity, equity, and inclusion experts. He is a Provost Professor in the Rossier School of Education, Price School of Public Policy, and Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. He also is the Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership, as well as founder and executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center.

Dr. Harper has published 12 books and over 100 academic papers. In addition, he has authored more than 125 articles for the Washington Post, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Chronicle of Higher Education, and other widely read newspapers and magazines. The New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, and several hundred other news outlets have quoted Shaun and featured his research. He has been interviewed on CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, and NPR.

The recipient of dozens of top awards in his fields and five honorary degrees, Professor Harper served as the 2020-21 American Educational Research Association president and the 2016-17 Association for the Study of Higher Education president. He was inducted into the National Academy of Education in 2021.

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Shaun R. Harper Speaking Topics

DEI on Campus

Racial Problems in Education Research

Critical Perspectives on Racial Equity

Race In Higher Education

Shaun R. Harper Videos

Shaun Harper on DEI on campus
USC Professor Shares Predictions For Affirmative Action Ruling Fallout
Steps Towards Implementing Institutional Change Featuring Dr. Shaun Harper

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What topics does Shaun R. Harper speak about?

Shaun R. Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Education, Professors, Social Activism, LGBTQ, Black Heritage and Belonging.

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Shaun R. Harper 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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Shaun R. Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Culture and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shaun R. Harper for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Shaun R. Harper 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 Beverly Tatum, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill and Kira Banks. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shaun R. Harper for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/10/2024.

Shaun R. Harper Speaking Topics

  • DEI on Campus

  • Racial Problems in Education Research

  • Critical Perspectives on Racial Equity

  • Race In Higher Education

Shaun R. Harper Videos

Shaun Harper on DEI on campus
USC Professor Shares Predictions For Affirmative Action Ruling Fallout
Steps Towards Implementing Institutional Change Featuring Dr. Shaun Harper
Dr. Shaun Harper on the effects that racism has on Black students
#NASPA19 Closing Session Keynote by Shaun R. Harper

Shaun R. Harper News

  • Race and Equity Scholar Shaun Harper to Speak at Duke for 2016 MLK Commemoration

    Shaun R. Harper, founder and executive director of the Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at the University of Pennsylvania and president-elect of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, will deliver the keynote address for Duke University's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration on Sunday, Jan. 17.

  • How do I book Shaun R. Harper to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Shaun R. Harper, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shaun R. Harper are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shaun R. Harper, 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 R. Harper speak about?

    Shaun R. Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Education, Professors, Social Activism, LGBTQ, Black Heritage and Belonging.
  • Where does Shaun R. Harper travel from?

    Shaun R. Harper 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 Shaun R. Harper?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shaun R. Harper 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 R. Harper 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 R. Harper 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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