Collette Divitto

Collette Divitto

Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur & Founder of Collettey's Cookies; Disability Rights Advocate, TEDx Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, TV Personality & Filmmaker

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Collette Divitto Biography

Collette Divitto is a pioneering entrepreneur, disability rights activist, author, global speaker, and thought leader to anyone who’s ever been told they are not good enough or intelligent enough to pursue their dreams.

After being rejected from many job opportunities, likely due to her disability (Down syndrome), Divitto decided to launch her own cookie company. Before she knew it, the company, and her story, blew up to global status. Today, Collettey’s has sold over 1 million cookies, and stays true to her mission of creating employment for people with disabilities and advocating for change! Though Collettey’s (Collette’s nickname) began with selling cookies exclusively online, Divitto has recently developed a shelf-stable cookie that is taking her business to the next level via retail stores and markets. Divitto’s story was developed into a documentary which was given an Academy Award this year for short film! This documentary is called 17 Percent, representing only 17% of people with disabilities who have employment. Her story has been in the media over 16 countries and brings hope and inspiration to improve the lives of people with disabilities

On top of running a successful national company, Divitto also operates a nonprofit organization, called Collettey’s Leadership. This nonprofit offers workshops, webinars, and mentoring for the neurodiverse community. The leadership organization has built a coalition with an advisory board of many leaders in Washington DC. This coalition is focused on neurodiversity and employment and creating a filmed project program to help other companies hire this community. Collettey’s Cookies donates a percentage of profits each year to this goal.

Divitto has been a magnet for media attention. To date, she has been in People and Forbes Magazine, appeared on shows like "Fox and Friends," CNBC Make It," NBC's "First Look," "ABC World News Tonight with David Muir," NewsNation, and many more, including a TED talk. She stars in Shopify Studio’s reality show “Born for Business,” which is available to stream on Peacock and Crave Canada. Recently, she developed a web series and her own podcast channel on YouTube entitled “Underestimated.”

Divitto is a mogul in the making, has a heart of gold, and wants to spread her message far and wide. She hopes her journey and successes can effect great change for people with neurodiversity, especially for employment opportunities.

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Collette Divitto Videos

Collette Divitto - "Tamron Hall"
Collette Divitto - Hearts of Joy Gala 2025 Jerome Lejuene Award
Colette Divitto - NBC Nightly News

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How much does it cost to book Collette Divitto for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Collette Divitto, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Collette Divitto are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Collette Divitto, 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 Collette Divitto speak about?

Collette Divitto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Business, Disability, Genetics, TED, Hospitality, Neurodiversity, Belonging and Children's Authors.

Where does Collette Divitto travel from?

Collette Divitto generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Collette Divitto?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Collette Divitto 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 Collette Divitto 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 Collette Divitto 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.


Collette Divitto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entrepreneurship, Business and Disability. The estimated speaking fee range to book Collette Divitto for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Collette Divitto generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Matthew Schwab, Grace Strobel and Sonia Hunt. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Collette Divitto for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 20/05/2026.

Collette Divitto Videos

Collette Divitto - "Tamron Hall"
Collette Divitto - Hearts of Joy Gala 2025 Jerome Lejuene Award
Colette Divitto - NBC Nightly News
Collette Divitto - "Tamron Hall"
Collette Divitto - MDSC Annual Dinner

Collette Divitto News

  • Baker With Down Syndrome Starts Her Own Cookie Business

    Collette Divitto's passion for cookies runs deep. The 26-year-old Boston resident, who was born with Down syndrome, has been crafting her own mouthwatering recipes for the past six years. Her specialty? The aptly dubbed "Amazing Cookie" — a chocolate chip treat coated in cinnamon. Sounds pretty darn amazing, if you ask us.

  • Send a message with Collettey's Cookies

    You might say Collette Divitto’s “Amazing” cookie put her on the map. But it was actually her amazing entrepreneurial spirit. The North End resident, an avid baker who has Down syndrome, started Collettey’s Cookies in 2016 after she was unable to find a job.

  • Woman with Down Syndrome Grows Her Baking Hobby Into a Full-Fledged Business: 'Do Not Give Up'

    Collette Divitto is on a mission to change the world — one cookie at a time. When Divitto was just 26, she transformed her baking hobby into a cookie business called Collettey's. Completely inexperienced as a business owner at the time, Divitto, who was born with Down syndrome, tells PEOPLE she made the bold move after receiving a number of job interview rejections — often with the critique that she wasn't "a good fit" for their company.

  • How do I book Collette Divitto to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Collette Divitto 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 Collette Divitto, 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 Collette Divitto or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Collette Divitto for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Collette Divitto, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Collette Divitto are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Collette Divitto, 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 Collette Divitto speak about?

    Collette Divitto is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Business, Disability, Genetics, TED, Hospitality, Neurodiversity, Belonging and Children's Authors.
  • Where does Collette Divitto travel from?

    Collette Divitto generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Collette Divitto?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Collette Divitto 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 Collette Divitto 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 Collette Divitto 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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