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Cody Keenan

Cody Keenan

Keynote Speaker: Political Advisor, Former Director of Speechwriting for President Obama; Author of "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America"

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Cody Keenan Biography

Cody began writing with President Barack Obama in 2007, ultimately becoming his chief speechwriter in the White House and his post-presidential collaborator.

In truth, Cody is more comfortable behind the scenes, shaping the stories of our time—whether moments of national tragedy or expansions of civil rights. He served as a young aide to the legendary senator Edward M. Kennedy and holds a master’s degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. from Northwestern University, where he now teaches a popular course on speechwriting. His own commencement addresses at NYU in 2015 and Northwestern in 2018 were highlighted as some of the year’s best.

Born in Wrigleyville, Cody finally got to write his dream speech just four days before Obama left office—one welcoming the World Champion Chicago Cubs to the White House. To his wife Kristen’s enduring embarrassment, their White House courtship was documented on CNN. Today, they live in New York’s West Village with their daughter Gracie. Cody’s first book, GRACE: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America, was published in October 2022 and instantly became a New York Times bestseller.

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Cody Keenan Videos

CODY KEENAN | 2020 Sine Fellow Seminar Series
Cody Keenan | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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What topics does Cody Keenan speak about?

Cody Keenan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Government, Liberal, College and Professors.

Where does Cody Keenan travel from?

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

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Cody Keenan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political, Government and Liberal. The estimated speaking fee range to book Cody Keenan for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Cody Keenan 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 Linda Chavez, Donna Brazile and Norman Ornstein. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cody Keenan for an upcoming event.

Cody Keenan Videos

CODY KEENAN | 2020 Sine Fellow Seminar Series
Cody Keenan | Full Address and Q&A | Oxford Union

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