Valeisha Butterfield-Jones

Valeisha Butterfield-Jones

Keynote Speaker: Co-President of Recording Academy, Former Obama Administration Official, Diversity Advocate

Valeisha Butterfield-Jones Biography

Valeisha Butterfield-Jones currently serves as the co-president of the Recording Academy and as the co-founder of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN). Her leadership and contributions have been recognized by multiple publications and organizations, reflecting her diverse achievements across various fields.

An award-winning political strategist, author, and executive, Butterfield-Jones formerly served in the Obama Administration as the Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Commerce and as the National Youth Vote Director for the Obama for America campaign, contributing to one of the highest youth voter turnouts in American history. Her career began at HBO Sports and spans over two decades with significant impact at the intersections of technology, politics, and entertainment. She has held roles such as the Global Head of Community Inclusion at Google, where she accelerated diversity, equity, and inclusion outcomes for underrepresented communities.

Butterfield-Jones has been recognized by Forbes, Elle's Top 10 Women to Watch, Essence's Top 40 under 40, Harper's Bazaar, Ebony’s Power 100, TheRoot100, and others. She authored the book "The Girlprint," a career mentorship guide for young women. Moreover, she engages in various leadership roles, serving on the board of directors of ColorComm, Hip Hop Sisters Network, and the National Basketball Wives Association. A graduate of Clark Atlanta University and a North Carolina native, she now calls California home, where she continues to inspire and lead in numerous capacities.

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What topics does Valeisha Butterfield-Jones speak about?

Valeisha Butterfield-Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Black History Month, Diversity & Inclusion, Executive Leadership, Empowerment, Women's Empowerment, Culture, Business, Leadership, Motivational, Innovation, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Women in Business and Influential Women.

Where does Valeisha Butterfield-Jones travel from?

Valeisha Butterfield-Jones 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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AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Valeisha Butterfield-Jones 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 Valeisha Butterfield-Jones for your next private or corporate function.

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Valeisha Butterfield-Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Black History Month and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Valeisha Butterfield-Jones for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Valeisha Butterfield-Jones 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 Arlan Hamilton, Cynthia Marshall and Carla Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Valeisha Butterfield-Jones for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

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  • How do I book Valeisha Butterfield-Jones to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Valeisha Butterfield-Jones are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Valeisha Butterfield-Jones, 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 Valeisha Butterfield-Jones speak about?

  • Where does Valeisha Butterfield-Jones travel from?

    Valeisha Butterfield-Jones 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 Valeisha Butterfield-Jones?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Valeisha Butterfield-Jones 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 Valeisha Butterfield-Jones 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 Valeisha Butterfield-Jones 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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