Bill Richardson
Keynote Speaker: Former Governor of New Mexico; Former U.S. Energy Secretary
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Bill Richardson Biography
For more than 30 years, Bill Richardson has led a distinguished public-service career as a U.S. Congressman (1982-1996), U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1997-1998), and Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton (1998-2000).
In 2008, he sought the Democratic nomination for President, dropping out after Iowa and New Hampshire. As a diplomat and Special Envoy, Richardson has received four Nobel Peace Prize nominations, and has successfully won the release of hostages and American servicemen in North Korea, Cuba, Iraq and the Sudan.
Since entering life as a private citizen in 2011, he has authored three books including “How to Sweet-Talk a Shark: Strategies and Stories from a Master Negotiator,” which was published in fall 2013. He is active on the national and international speech circuit and appears frequently on numerous television news programs, ranging from CNN to FOX, Univision, Meet the Press, and This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Richardson has also served as a Special Envoy to the Organization of American States (OAS) and as a Special Fellow on Latin America at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University. Richardson also sits on several nonprofit boards, including the World Resources Institute (WRI), and Refugees International. In addition, he serves on numerous for-profit boards, primarily in the renewable energy space, such as Tecnicas Reunidas.
Richardson has also started two foundations: The Richardson Center for Global Engagement, focusing on conflict resolution and prisoner release, and the Foundation to Preserve New Mexico Wildlife with actor and conservationist Robert Redford, which has led the charge to protect wild horses and provide alternatives to horse slaughter. Recently, the Richardson Center for Global Engagement played an instrumental role in the successful release of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi from prison in Tijuana, Mexico.
Before being elected Governor of New Mexico, Richardson was Chairman of Freedom House, a private nonpartisan organization that promotes democracy and human rights worldwide, and served on the boards of the National Resource Defense Council and United Way International. He has been an adjunct professor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, and has received several honorary degrees from institutions of higher learning that include Tufts University and the University of New Mexico. As Governor, he taught courses at the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University; this year, he will teach courses at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and Columbia University. More recently, he was given the National Hispanic Hero Award by the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute.
As Governor of New Mexico, Richardson’s bold governing style moved New Mexico forward in several important areas, including clean energy, education, transportation, healthcare, immigration, environmental protection and $1 billion in tax cuts to New Mexicans. He vastly improved the state’s job numbers and improved economic development by bringing the movie industry to New Mexico, which resulted in more than 140 major film and TV productions. He also built a light-rail system from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, and partnered with Virgin Galactic to build a commercial spaceport.
During his administration, more than $1 billion was invested in public schools, including professional salaries to recruit and retain quality teachers. He also shifted education money away from the administration and into the classroom, and increased access to early childhood education. In 2010, he was named the “best education Governor” by the National Education Administration.
Few can match Bill Richardson’s wide-ranging experience and dedication to protecting and improving human rights, and improving the quality of life for the people of New Mexico, the United States and the world.
Richardson has been married to his high-school sweetheart, Barbara, for 50 years. He received a BA from Tufts in 1970 and an MA from Tuft’s Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy in 1971.
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All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Bill Richardson or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Bill Richardson or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Bill Richardson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environmental Policy, Environment and Energy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bill Richardson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Bill Richardson generally travels from New Mexico, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Myers Jaffe, Robert Bryce and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Richardson for an upcoming event.
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The Future of Immigration
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CEO of State: Encouraging Innovation in Business and Thriving in an Economic Downturn
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Energy and the Future of Renewables
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The Role of the United Nations
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The Challenges of U.S. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy in the 21st Century
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Bill Richardson on diplomacy overseas and in D.C. - CBS News Video
CBS News video: Bill Richardson on diplomacy overseas and in D.C. - Former U.N. ambassador Bill Richardson, nicknamed the "undersecretary of thugs" for his ...
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How would Bill Richardson end the budget stalemate? | Fox News ...
... on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Expand Video. Date. Oct 16, 2013. Duration. 4: 59. Show. Personalities. Brian Kilmeade, Steve Doocy. Guests. Bill Richardson.
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Extra: Full interview with Bill Richardson - CBS News Video
CBS News video: Extra: Full interview with Bill Richardson - Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., congressman, and governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson ...
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Bill Richardson: I've made deals with dictators. Here's my advice for ...
Bill Richardson, a former governor of New Mexico, was energy secretary from 1998 to 2001 and the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 1997 to 1998.
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How to book Bill Richardson?
Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Bill Richardson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers. Fill out a booking request form for Bill Richardson, 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 pricing information and check availability for Bill Richardson or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Bill Richardson?
Booking fees for Bill Richardson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Bill Richardson, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Bill Richardson?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Bill Richardson for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bill Richardson for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Bill Richardson or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Bill Richardson or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Bill Richardson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environmental Policy, Environment and Energy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bill Richardson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Bill Richardson generally travels from New Mexico, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy Myers Jaffe, Robert Bryce and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bill Richardson for an upcoming event.
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