Ai-jen Poo

Ai-jen Poo

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder of National Domestic Workers Alliance; Director of Caring Across Generations, Co-Founder of Supermajority

Ai-jen Poo Biography

Ai-jen Poo is a next-generation labor leader, award-winning organizer, author, and a leading voice in the women’s movement. She is the president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and the executive director of Caring Across Generations. She recently served as a commissioner on President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

Poo is a nationally recognized expert on the care economy and is the author of the celebrated book "The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America." She has been recognized among Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders and Time’s 100 Most Influential People, and received a MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as a “Genius Grant.” Most recently, she received the Gleitsman Citizen Activist Award from the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School.

Poo has been a featured speaker at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Milken Institute Global Conference, TEDWomen and the Skoll World Forum. She has made appearances on PBS, Nightline, MSNBC and CBS; and has been a guest on popular podcasts such as On Being with Krista Tippett, We Can Do Hard Things and The Ezra Klein Show. Poo earned a B.A. in women’s and gender studies at Columbia University and holds honorary degrees from CUNY and The New School.

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Ai-jen Poo Videos

Ai-jen Poo: Care at Work | 2021 Wharton People Analytics
The work that makes all other work possible | Ai-jen Poo
Ai jen Poo: Building Movements in the Age of Polarization

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What topics does Ai-jen Poo speak about?

Ai-jen Poo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Women, Female Leadership, Women's Rights, Executive Leadership, Women's Empowerment, Aging, Health & Wellness, Innovation, Commencement, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Gender Equality, DEI, Business, Leadership, Business Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Women's History Month, Social Activism, Sexual Assault Recovery, TED, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

Where does Ai-jen Poo travel from?

Ai-jen Poo generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ai-jen Poo?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ai-jen Poo 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 Ai-jen Poo for your next private or corporate function.

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Ai-jen Poo is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Empowerment and Women in Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ai-jen Poo for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ai-jen Poo generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zack Kass, Eric Boles and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ai-jen Poo for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 23/02/2026.

Ai-jen Poo Videos

Ai-jen Poo: Care at Work | 2021 Wharton People Analytics
The work that makes all other work possible | Ai-jen Poo
Ai jen Poo: Building Movements in the Age of Polarization
Ai-jen Poo | Commencement Speaker 2017 | The New School

Ai-jen Poo Reviews

  • Illinois Action for Children - May 30 2023

Ai-jen Poo News

  • Ai-Jen Poo On Care Work as Infrastructure

    Apr 13, 2021 ... The emerging debate over whether care is infrastructure isn't new or surprising. The question “what is infrastructure?” was triggered by President Biden's ...

  • Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

    Ai-jen Poo (@aijenpoo) is a founder and the director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and a director of Caring Across Generations. The Times is ...

  • How do I book Ai-jen Poo to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Ai-jen Poo, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ai-jen Poo are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ai-jen Poo, 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 Ai-jen Poo speak about?

  • Where does Ai-jen Poo travel from?

    Ai-jen Poo generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ai-jen Poo?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ai-jen Poo 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 Ai-jen Poo 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 Ai-jen Poo 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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