Carmen Yulín Cruz
Keynote Speaker: Puerto Rican Politician & Crisis Management Expert; Former Mayor of San Juan; TIME 100 Most Influential People
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Carmen Yulín Cruz Biography
Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto is a Puerto Rican politician and public servant known for her work in public policy, community engagement, and crisis management. Cruz studied political science and graduated cum laude from Boston University, then earned a master's degree in public policy at Carnegie Mellon University, where she was the first recipient of the Spirit Award, now called the Barbara Jenkins Award. She worked for the U.S. Treasury Department before returning to Puerto Rico, where she held corporate positions at Colgate-Palmolive, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, AT&T, and Scotiabank. Cruz later served as an advisor to the mayor of San Juan and the speaker of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives before running for office.
Cruz was elected representative at-large for the Puerto Rico House of Representatives and later became mayor of San Juan. During her tenure, San Juan became the first municipality in Puerto Rico to grant employees the right to collective bargaining and established the island's only transgender health clinic and aquatic therapy clinic. Cruz advocated for equality, supporting the LGBTQ community, the deaf community, children with functional diversity, and immigrant rights.
As mayor, Cruz led San Juan through significant challenges, including Hurricanes Irma and María, financial crisis, coastal storms, earthquakes, political unrest, and public health emergencies such as Zika, Chikungunya, and COVID-19. She gained national attention for her public advocacy regarding federal disaster aid distribution to Puerto Rico. Her efforts contributed to increased support from non-governmental organizations and private companies for recovery initiatives.
Cruz has received multiple recognitions, including inclusion in TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, the Martin Luther King Centre Justice Award, the Peace and Freedom Award, the Humanitarian Leadership Award, the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award, and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Humanitarian Award. People en Español named her among the 50 Most Powerful Women, and TIME selected her as a candidate for Person of the Year. Cruz is the author of "El Poder está en la Calle" ("Power Is in the Street"), which explores community activism and social change.
Cruz has served as the first distinguished fellow in leadership at the Weissman Center at Mount Holyoke College, a Hauser Leader at the Center for Public Leadership, and a leader-in-practice for the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. She works as a consultant and speaker on climate change, crisis management, female leadership, and community empowerment. Cruz is also the host of the podcast "SHEROICS," which highlights women making an impact in their communities.
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What topics does Carmen Yulín Cruz speak about?
Carmen Yulín Cruz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Political, Hispanic Heritage, Author, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Social Activism, Crisis Management, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Podcast Host.
Where does Carmen Yulín Cruz travel from?
Carmen Yulín Cruz generally travels from San Juan, Puerto Rico and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Carmen Yulín Cruz?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carmen Yulín Cruz 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 Carmen Yulín Cruz for your next private or corporate function.
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Carmen Yulín Cruz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Political and Hispanic Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Carmen Yulín Cruz for virtual events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for live event fees. Carmen Yulín Cruz generally travels from San Juan, Puerto Rico and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Xernona Clayton, Valerie Jarrett and Julianne Malveaux. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carmen Yulín Cruz for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Carmen Yulín Cruz to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carmen Yulín Cruz 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 Carmen Yulín Cruz, 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 Carmen Yulín Cruz or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Carmen Yulín Cruz for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Carmen Yulín Cruz, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a virtual event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carmen Yulín Cruz, 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 Carmen Yulín Cruz speak about?
Carmen Yulín Cruz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Political, Hispanic Heritage, Author, Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Social Activism, Crisis Management, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Podcast Host. -
Where does Carmen Yulín Cruz travel from?
Carmen Yulín Cruz generally travels from San Juan, Puerto Rico and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Carmen Yulín Cruz?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Carmen Yulín Cruz 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 Carmen Yulín Cruz 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 Carmen Yulín Cruz 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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