Ann Bancroft
Keynote Speaker: Pioneering Polar Explorer; Educator & Dyslexia Advocate; Activist for Women & Girls
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Categories:Adventure, Sports Motivation, Inspirational, Human Resources, Family & Parenting, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Motivational, Athlete, Health, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Storytelling, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Personal Growth, Business, College, Education, Sports, Leadership, Sports Coaching, Travel, Youth, Influential Women
Ann Bancroft Biography
Ann Bancroft is one of the world’s preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader dedicated to sharing stories from her expeditions to inspire youth and people around the world to follow their dreams and create change.
Bancroft is the first known woman to cross the ice to both the North and South Poles, led the first American women’s crossing of Greenland east to west and became the first woman to ski across the continent of Antarctica with Norwegian explorer Liv Arnesen. Their Antarctic journey was followed by 3 million kids around the world and inspired Bancroft Arnesen Explore, a partnership continuing to blend exploration with education and inspire youth by sharing lessons learned under some of the harshest and most rapidly changing natural environments on Earth.
Bancroft’s teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Bancroft worldwide recognition as one of today’s most influential role models for women and girls.
Bancroft was invited by President Obama to the White House to emphasize the President’s message calling for an international response by addressing 300 change makers from 25 nations at the White House Arctic Science Ministerial in an effort to energize communities (2016). Bancroft was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame (1995), named Ms. Magazine’s “Woman of the Year” (1987); Glamour Magazine’s “Women of the Year” (2001) and is honored in Minnesota Historical Society’s permanent exhibit, “MN-150” honoring 150 people places and things that have shaped Minnesota along with gear from Bancroft’s historic expeditions.
Bancroft’s passion for exploring our natural world is matched by her enthusiasm for teaching children. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from the University of Oregon, Bancroft taught physical and special education in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minn. schools and coached various high school sports. Bancroft founded the Ann Bancroft Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers girls to imagine something bigger and helps them reach their full potential.
Bancroft’s experiences and work has inspired classrooms to corporate leaders, teams and communities, alike. Bancroft co-authored “No Horizon is So Far” book, “Poles Apart” educational film and curricula; “Dare to Dream,” “Pathways to Peace,” the “Water Challenge Badge” with United Nations and World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and the Bancroft Arnesen Explore Girl Scouts of the USA badge program to share the lessons she learned in these remote and far away places and empower youth to lead and create a better world.
Bancroft’s expeditions have been followed on BBC, CNN, Today, Good Morning America, National Public Radio and featured in Time, People, USA Today, Ms., McCall’s, Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Glamour, National Geographic, Outside and Sports Illustrated for Kids.
Bancroft is currently serving on the Wings World Quest and Ann Bancroft Foundation board of directors.
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Ann Bancroft generally travels from Minnesota, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Ann Bancroft is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Adventure Speakers, Sports Motivation and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ann Bancroft for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ann Bancroft generally travels from Minnesota, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Robyn Benincasa, Neal Petersen and Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ann Bancroft for an upcoming event.
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Taking Risks to Achieve Your Dreams
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The Challenge of Adapting to Change
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Lessons from the South Pole: Leadership and Teamwork
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Explorer Ann Bancroft Visits Marine Elementary School
Marine Elementary School students were visited by a very special guest last week for participating in PowerUp’s WinterWarm-Up Challenge. World-famous author, teacher and adventurer Ann Bancroft visited Marine Elementary School to celebrate their Winter Warm-Up Challenge.
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Explorer talks to students about dreams; Ann Bancroft comes to AHS for Women’s History Month
Ann Bancroft, an educator and explorer, was at Austin High School Tuesday morning giving a presentation about her travels through Antarctica to celebrate Women’s History month.
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Polar explorer Ann Bancroft took on education mission
When Ann Bancroft was dog sledding 1,000 miles from the Northwest Territories to the North Pole in 1986 as part of the Steger International Polar Expedition, she didn't think much about being the only woman on a team that included seven men and 49 male sled dogs.
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Polar explorer Ann Bancroft plans return to Arctic
Polar explorer Ann Bancroft is planning to head back to the Arctic in March, this time through Canada.
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Ann Bancroft reflects upon her polar adventures and announces her next stop — the Himalayas.
Sitting on the porch of her vintage farmhouse that overlooks the St. Croix River, Ann Bancroft appeared more homebody than polar explorer the other day.
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How much does it cost to book Ann Bancroft for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ann Bancroft, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ann Bancroft, 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 Ann Bancroft speak about?
Ann Bancroft is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Adventure, Sports Motivation, Inspirational, Human Resources, Family & Parenting, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Motivational, Athlete, Health, Social Activism, Non-Profit, Storytelling, Diversity & Inclusion, Disability, Personal Growth, Business, College, Education, Sports, Leadership, Sports Coaching, Travel, Youth and Influential Women. -
Where does Ann Bancroft travel from?
Ann Bancroft generally travels from Minnesota, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ann Bancroft?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ann Bancroft 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 Ann Bancroft 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 Ann Bancroft 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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