Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D.
Keynote Speaker: Cultural Critic, Sociologist & Award-Winning Writer; Associate Professor of Sociology at Virginia Commonwealth University
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MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow and award-winning author TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM is in demand for her thrilling analysis of how pop culture, politics, and policy that are in the headlines and at the heart of the zeitgeist. In this imagination-expanding moderated conversation, Dr. Cottom uses personal history, her background in social science, and her gifts for humor and storytelling to offer a wide-ranging yet accessible view of the essential factors impacting current discourse.
Celebrated sociologist and author TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM offers key insights into the current state of politics, and how Black women are shaping the future of the American Democratic project. From defining social movements, to how our identities influence our electoral choices, Dr. Cottom’s profound analysis makes for a dynamic, relevant, and memorable talk.
Leading sociologist TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM is frequently called on to consult with global brands and leverage data-driven and research-based approaches to create meaningful narratives, unify corporate identities, and drive innovative decision-making. Dr. Cottom is able to bring issues of race, gender, and class together in dynamic conversation, providing CEOs and C-Suite leaders important and essential ways to understand what is happening in their workplaces and how their brands are performing in the marketplace. This talk can be programmed as a keynote, fireside chat conversation, or as a consultancy to ensure maximum impact for your organization.
For trenchant cultural critic and leading sociologist TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM, the most pressing conversation about the ever-evolving role of technology in our culture is how people use it, how it shapes our lives, and how it inevitably reproduces inequality – from changing access to higher education to making the labor market more unequal. In this potent conversation, Dr. Cottom untangles the threads, offering personal and empirical insights that shift our thinking and spark innovation.
Sociologist and award-winning author TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM delves into the Black maternal experience of healthcare in this resonant and eye-opening talk. Drawing from one of the most impactful essays in her book Thick: And Other Essays, Dr. Cottom weaves together her personal experience with irrefutable data in an urgent analysis of the healthcare system in the U.S. and how it impacts Black women throughout their lives and most critically, during maternity and into motherhood.
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What topics does Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. speak about?
Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Sciences, Economy, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Educational Motivational, Education and Authors.
Where does Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. travel from?
Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. generally travels from Chapel Hill, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D.?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. 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 Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. for your next private or corporate function.
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Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Sciences, Economy and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. generally travels from Chapel Hill, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dan Heath, Bakari Sellers and Dr. Marc Lamont Hill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. for an upcoming event.
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Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. Speaking Topics
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The Present – and Future – of Discourse
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow and award-winning author TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM is in demand for her thrilling analysis of how pop culture, politics, and policy that are in the headlines and at the heart of the zeitgeist. In this imagination-expanding moderated conversation, Dr. Cottom uses personal history, her background in social science, and her gifts for humor and storytelling to offer a wide-ranging yet accessible view of the essential factors impacting current discourse.
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The Future of the American Democratic Project
Celebrated sociologist and author TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM offers key insights into the current state of politics, and how Black women are shaping the future of the American Democratic project. From defining social movements, to how our identities influence our electoral choices, Dr. Cottom’s profound analysis makes for a dynamic, relevant, and memorable talk.
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Building Inclusive Corporate and Brand Culture
Leading sociologist TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM is frequently called on to consult with global brands and leverage data-driven and research-based approaches to create meaningful narratives, unify corporate identities, and drive innovative decision-making. Dr. Cottom is able to bring issues of race, gender, and class together in dynamic conversation, providing CEOs and C-Suite leaders important and essential ways to understand what is happening in their workplaces and how their brands are performing in the marketplace. This talk can be programmed as a keynote, fireside chat conversation, or as a consultancy to ensure maximum impact for your organization.
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Technology, Culture, and the Reproduction of Inequality
For trenchant cultural critic and leading sociologist TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM, the most pressing conversation about the ever-evolving role of technology in our culture is how people use it, how it shapes our lives, and how it inevitably reproduces inequality – from changing access to higher education to making the labor market more unequal. In this potent conversation, Dr. Cottom untangles the threads, offering personal and empirical insights that shift our thinking and spark innovation.
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Black Motherhood and Maternal Health Care
Sociologist and award-winning author TRESSIE MCMILLAN COTTOM delves into the Black maternal experience of healthcare in this resonant and eye-opening talk. Drawing from one of the most impactful essays in her book Thick: And Other Essays, Dr. Cottom weaves together her personal experience with irrefutable data in an urgent analysis of the healthcare system in the U.S. and how it impacts Black women throughout their lives and most critically, during maternity and into motherhood.
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How do I book Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. 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 Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D., 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 Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D., or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D., 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 Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. speak about?
Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Sciences, Economy, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Educational Motivational, Education and Authors. -
Where does Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. travel from?
Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. generally travels from Chapel Hill, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D.?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. 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 Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. 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 Tressie McMillan Cottom, Ph.D. 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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