Stacey Bess

Stacey Bess

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Educator; Keynote Speaker; Advocate for Homeless Youth

Stacey Bess Biography

Stacey Bess is an award-winning educator with great insight into the hearts of children in need. She believes that the way to most effectively teach children any subject is to treat them with love and kindness.

Bess began her teaching career at The School With No Name, located inside the Salt Lake City shelter, where she taught math, reading, and self-worth to homeless and transient children. By the end of her first term, she was discouraged and often distraught by the circumstances facing the children who were so easy to love but whose lives were so insecure. Often, she wanted to give up but decided the children deserved her best efforts.

While working at The School With No Name, Bess chronicled the heart-wrenching stories of her students so she would never forget how far these children had come. After reviewing the stories, she discovered profound life lessons and eventually published a book, "Nobody Don’t Love Nobody."

After Bess published her first book and gained the support of the Utah community, people began to notice Bess and her unusual success with “hopeless” children. She has won prestigious local and national awards. A highlight came when she was honored with the esteemed National Jefferson Award, along with First Lady Barbara Bush, Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackman, and Ambassador Walter Annenberg.

A dynamic keynote speaker, Bess engages in groups large and small, sharing the lessons she learned that changed her life as she taught hundreds of homeless children. Her story continues to change lives as her audiences are inspired to become involved in their communities. Audiences around the nation have discovered the treasure of Bess and the magic she works with children.

Bess and her husband Greg have been married for 44 years and have six children. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Utah. She continues to be a leading advocate in the nation for the educational rights of impoverished children.

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Stacey Bess Speaking Topics

Beating Thyroid Cancer

Toughen Up & Reach Them: Making a Difference When No One Else Will

On Service: What Do We Owe Each Other?

From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons for Women

All women have a story to tell. Speaker Stacey Bess engages her audiences by sharing her personal story of triumph over all odds to create a school for underprivileged children. She challenges her audiences to use their own trials and triumphs to make a difference in their communities. Bess teaches women that it is important to commit to what you believe in: don't be afraid to stand up and make a difference!

Overcoming the Odds: Lessons from the School with No Name

Powerful and dynamic, speaker Stacey Bess engages groups by sharing the story that changed her life as she taught and nurtured hundreds of underprivileged children. She speaks on the importance of service, mentorship and leadership, and overcoming adversity. Drawing on her fascinating and inspirational personal story - teaching homeless children in a small shed known as "The School with No Name" - she offers powerful insights and lessons that inspire audiences to become more involved in their own communities.

Stacey Bess Videos

WGU Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement - Commencement Address
Nobody Don't Love Nobody - Stacey Bess
Stacey Bess Keynote Speech

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How much does it cost to book Stacey Bess for a speaking engagement?

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

Stacey Bess is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Educational Motivational, Inspirational, Faith & Religion, College, Political, Family & Parenting, Commencement, Women, Influential Women, Motivational, Social Activism, Government, Spirituality, Cancer Survivors, Cancer, Education and Early Childhood Education.

Where does Stacey Bess travel from?

Stacey Bess generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Stacey Bess?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stacey Bess 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 Stacey Bess 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 Stacey Bess 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.


Stacey Bess is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Educational Motivational, Inspirational and Faith & Religion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stacey Bess for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Stacey Bess generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erin Gruwell, Dr. Brenda Combs, Ed.D. and Victoria Rowell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stacey Bess for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 26/09/2024.

Stacey Bess Speaking Topics

  • Beating Thyroid Cancer

  • Toughen Up & Reach Them: Making a Difference When No One Else Will

  • On Service: What Do We Owe Each Other?

  • From the Classroom to the Boardroom: Leadership Lessons for Women

    All women have a story to tell. Speaker Stacey Bess engages her audiences by sharing her personal story of triumph over all odds to create a school for underprivileged children. She challenges her audiences to use their own trials and triumphs to make a difference in their communities. Bess teaches women that it is important to commit to what you believe in: don't be afraid to stand up and make a difference!

  • Overcoming the Odds: Lessons from the School with No Name

    Powerful and dynamic, speaker Stacey Bess engages groups by sharing the story that changed her life as she taught and nurtured hundreds of underprivileged children. She speaks on the importance of service, mentorship and leadership, and overcoming adversity. Drawing on her fascinating and inspirational personal story - teaching homeless children in a small shed known as "The School with No Name" - she offers powerful insights and lessons that inspire audiences to become more involved in their own communities.

Stacey Bess Videos

WGU Fall 2020 Virtual Commencement - Commencement Address
Nobody Don't Love Nobody - Stacey Bess
Stacey Bess Keynote Speech
Beyond the Blackboard - Stacey Bess Interview
  • How do I book Stacey Bess to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Stacey Bess travel from?

    Stacey Bess generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Stacey Bess?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stacey Bess 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 Stacey Bess 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 Stacey Bess 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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