Alyssa Mastromonaco

Alyssa Mastromonaco

Keynote Speaker: Political Strategy & Crisis Leadership Expert; Former White House Deputy Chief of Operations

Alyssa Mastromonaco Biography

Alyssa Mastromonaco is an American author, podcaster, and former senior government official recognized for her work in politics and media. Mastromonaco began her political career as an intern for Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and later served as director of scheduling for John Kerry's presidential campaign. She joined Barack Obama's team as director of scheduling for his U.S. Senate campaign and continued in various roles, including director of scheduling and advance for Obama's presidential campaign.

Mastromonaco was appointed deputy chief of staff for operations in the Obama White House, where she managed the White House compound and oversaw executive branch operations, including the military personnel supporting Air Force One, Camp David, and Marine One. She was the youngest woman to hold this position and was featured on The New Republic's list of Washington's Most Powerful, Least Famous People. Alongside Nancy-Ann DeParle, Mastromonaco was part of the first presidential administration to have two women serving as deputy chiefs of staff simultaneously.

During her tenure, Mastromonaco managed operations through government shutdowns, natural disasters, national tragedies, and significant historical events. After leaving the White House, she held executive roles as chief operating officer at Vice Media and president of global communications and strategy at A&E Networks. Mastromonaco is a contributor to Crooked Media's "Pod Save America," a contributing editor to Marie Claire, and has served as senior advisor and spokesperson for NARAL Pro-Choice America.

Mastromonaco is the author of the New York Times bestseller "Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House" and "So Here's the Thing...: Notes on Growing Up, Getting Older, and Trusting Your Gut." She co-hosts Crooked Media's "#Hysteria" podcast, offering commentary on social and political issues.

Mastromonaco writes and speaks on topics including the political landscape, leadership, crisis management, strategic planning, risk-taking, and mentoring. Her experience in government, media, and corporate leadership provides audiences with practical insights and lessons on persistence and decision-making.

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Alyssa Mastromonaco Speaking Topics

From Childhood Dreams to White House Realities: The Inspiring Teachers Behind My Journey

As the youngest female Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House, Alyssa Mastromonaco often reflects on all the inspiring teachers who empowered her and gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams. In this captivating speech, Mastromonaco shares personal stories of the people who led her down the successful path to where she is today. In addition, she speaks on why education is so important and how parents and teachers can properly mentor children so they can reach their highest potential and achieve their dreams.

Girl Power: Empowering Women to Lead by Example

As the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House, Alyssa Mastromonaco knows a lot about the power women possess. In this speech, Mastromonaco shares stories from her life to show women how to break the glass ceiling and establish fulfilling careers. Being one of the few people to have the rare opportunity to work alongside President Obama, she provides a unique perspective on how women can be successful in the workforce today and achieve positions that are traditionally dominated by men. Sharing her own successes and failures, Mastromonaco encourages women to lead by intelligent empowerment and become examples to future generations of girls.

Persistence is Part of the Game

A true trailblazer for women, Alyssa Mastromonaco is the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House and the youngest female to hold a White House Chief of Staff position. Upon leaving her long time role, Alyssa’s next endeavor is to “pay it forward” — to share creative strategies and lessons learned to encourage and empower all women to be trailblazers in their own careers and lives. With such themes as the power of persistence, strategic planning, risk-taking in decision-making and mentoring, Alyssa’s extraordinary, engaging and fascinating stories illustrate true takeaways that will be impactful to all audiences. In addition, her unique insights will inspire women from all walks of life to take their game to the next level.

Crisis Management: Turning Negative Events into Positive Outcomes

As the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House, Alyssa Mastromonaco not only managed President Obama’s schedule, but also helped coordinate the response to all major national disasters during her time in the White House. From the most trying natural catastrophes to manmade crises, Mastromonaco was one of the key contributors to ensuring positive outcomes from negative events, even when her last minute decisions were guided by pure instinct. In her engaging speech, audiences will learn how to successfully manage crises of all sizes through teamwork, astute decision making and how to motivate people to find innovative solutions for handling emergencies so that they can achieve a positive outcome regardless of the challenges they face.

The Whitehouse Gatekeeper: Tales of Brave Leadership

She had one of the most important roles in the White House: the power to decide who got to see The President of the United States. To be in such a high position, she had to demonstrate an unbreakable inner strength, which allowed her to manage some of the most powerful people in America. What does it take to become a brave leader like Alyssa Mastromonaco, the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House? In this speech, Mastromonaco explains how she mastered the tenacity and decision-making needed in such a critical White House role. In addition, she shows audiences how to measure and take calculated risks, mitigate the failure of those risks and be more accepting of failure – all essential traits that contributed to her resounding success.

Alyssa Mastromonaco Videos

Alyssa Mastromonaco: Kamala Harris Will Call Out 'Condescending ...
Pod Save America's Dan Pfeiffer in Conversation with Alyssa ...
ALYSSA MASTROMONACO: GROWING UP AND TRUSTING YOUR ...

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How much does it cost to book Alyssa Mastromonaco for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Alyssa Mastromonaco, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alyssa Mastromonaco are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alyssa Mastromonaco, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Alyssa Mastromonaco speak about?

Alyssa Mastromonaco is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Government, Women, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Author, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Ethics & Integrity, Women in Business, Overcoming Adversity, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Educational Motivational, Influential Women, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Executive Leadership, Leadership, Female Leadership, Strategic Leadership and Storytelling.

Where does Alyssa Mastromonaco travel from?

Alyssa Mastromonaco generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Alyssa Mastromonaco?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alyssa Mastromonaco 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alyssa Mastromonaco for your next private or corporate function.

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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 Alyssa Mastromonaco 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.

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Alyssa Mastromonaco is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political, Government and Women. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alyssa Mastromonaco for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Alyssa Mastromonaco generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Donna Brazile, Seconde Nimenya and Mandana Dayani. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alyssa Mastromonaco for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/06/2026.

Alyssa Mastromonaco Speaking Topics

  • From Childhood Dreams to White House Realities: The Inspiring Teachers Behind My Journey

    As the youngest female Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House, Alyssa Mastromonaco often reflects on all the inspiring teachers who empowered her and gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams. In this captivating speech, Mastromonaco shares personal stories of the people who led her down the successful path to where she is today. In addition, she speaks on why education is so important and how parents and teachers can properly mentor children so they can reach their highest potential and achieve their dreams.

  • Girl Power: Empowering Women to Lead by Example

    As the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House, Alyssa Mastromonaco knows a lot about the power women possess. In this speech, Mastromonaco shares stories from her life to show women how to break the glass ceiling and establish fulfilling careers. Being one of the few people to have the rare opportunity to work alongside President Obama, she provides a unique perspective on how women can be successful in the workforce today and achieve positions that are traditionally dominated by men. Sharing her own successes and failures, Mastromonaco encourages women to lead by intelligent empowerment and become examples to future generations of girls.

  • Persistence is Part of the Game

    A true trailblazer for women, Alyssa Mastromonaco is the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House and the youngest female to hold a White House Chief of Staff position. Upon leaving her long time role, Alyssa’s next endeavor is to “pay it forward” — to share creative strategies and lessons learned to encourage and empower all women to be trailblazers in their own careers and lives. With such themes as the power of persistence, strategic planning, risk-taking in decision-making and mentoring, Alyssa’s extraordinary, engaging and fascinating stories illustrate true takeaways that will be impactful to all audiences. In addition, her unique insights will inspire women from all walks of life to take their game to the next level.

  • Crisis Management: Turning Negative Events into Positive Outcomes

    As the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House, Alyssa Mastromonaco not only managed President Obama’s schedule, but also helped coordinate the response to all major national disasters during her time in the White House. From the most trying natural catastrophes to manmade crises, Mastromonaco was one of the key contributors to ensuring positive outcomes from negative events, even when her last minute decisions were guided by pure instinct. In her engaging speech, audiences will learn how to successfully manage crises of all sizes through teamwork, astute decision making and how to motivate people to find innovative solutions for handling emergencies so that they can achieve a positive outcome regardless of the challenges they face.

  • The Whitehouse Gatekeeper: Tales of Brave Leadership

    She had one of the most important roles in the White House: the power to decide who got to see The President of the United States. To be in such a high position, she had to demonstrate an unbreakable inner strength, which allowed her to manage some of the most powerful people in America. What does it take to become a brave leader like Alyssa Mastromonaco, the former Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at the White House? In this speech, Mastromonaco explains how she mastered the tenacity and decision-making needed in such a critical White House role. In addition, she shows audiences how to measure and take calculated risks, mitigate the failure of those risks and be more accepting of failure – all essential traits that contributed to her resounding success.

Alyssa Mastromonaco Videos

Alyssa Mastromonaco: Kamala Harris Will Call Out 'Condescending ...
Pod Save America's Dan Pfeiffer in Conversation with Alyssa ...
ALYSSA MASTROMONACO: GROWING UP AND TRUSTING YOUR ...
Audrey Gelman and Alyssa Mastromonaco | Women + the Power of ...
  • How do I book Alyssa Mastromonaco to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Alyssa Mastromonaco 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 Alyssa Mastromonaco, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Alyssa Mastromonaco or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Alyssa Mastromonaco for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Alyssa Mastromonaco, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Alyssa Mastromonaco are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Alyssa Mastromonaco, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Alyssa Mastromonaco speak about?

  • Where does Alyssa Mastromonaco travel from?

    Alyssa Mastromonaco generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Alyssa Mastromonaco?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Alyssa Mastromonaco 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Alyssa Mastromonaco 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 Alyssa Mastromonaco 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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