Susan Burton

Susan Burton

Keynote Speaker: Prison Reform Activist, Executive Director of A New Way of Life & Author of "Becoming Ms. Burton"

Susan Burton Biography

Susan Burton is the founder of A New Way of Life, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and other support to formerly incarcerated women. She is nationally known as an advocate for restoring basic civil and human rights to those who have served time.

Burton is the 2010 recipient of the Gleitsman Citizen Activist Award from the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School. In 2015, on the 50th anniversary of Selma-to-Montgomery marches and the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Los Angeles Times named Burton one of the 18 New Civil Rights Leaders in the nation.

Other honors include being named a Starbucks Upstander, a CNN Top 10 Hero, a Soros Justice Fellow, a Women’s Policy Institute Fellow at the California Women’s Foundation, and a Violence Prevention Fellow with the California Wellness Foundation, and she is the author, with Cari Lynn, of "Becoming Ms. Burton" (New Press). She lives in Los Angeles.

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Susan Burton Videos

Susan Burton on The DVF Awards
Susan Burton | TEDxCrossroadsSchool
Women and Incarceration: A Talk with Susan Burton • BRAVE NEW FILMS

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What topics does Susan Burton speak about?

Susan Burton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Social Activism, Women, Women's Rights, Female Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Influential Women, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Authors and Literary.

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Susan Burton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Social Activism and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Susan Burton for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Susan Burton can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maya L. Harris, Tamika D. Mallory and Charlene Carruthers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Susan Burton for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/12/2023.

Susan Burton Videos

Susan Burton on The DVF Awards
Susan Burton | TEDxCrossroadsSchool
Women and Incarceration: A Talk with Susan Burton • BRAVE NEW FILMS

Susan Burton News

  • How do I book Susan Burton to speak at my event?

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

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

    Susan Burton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Social Activism, Women, Women's Rights, Female Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Influential Women, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Authors and Literary.
  • Who is the agent for Susan Burton?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Susan Burton 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 Susan Burton 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 Susan Burton 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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