Cynthia McFadden

Cynthia McFadden

Keynote Speaker: Veteran Broadcast Journalist & Investigative Reporter; Former Co-Anchor of "Nightline"; Senior Correspondent at NBC News; Emmy & Peabody Award Winner

Cynthia McFadden Biography

Cynthia McFadden is a broadcast journalist with a career spanning more than four decades in television news. She holds a law degree from Columbia University and graduated summa cum laude from Bowdoin College. McFadden served as executive producer of Fred Friendly's Media and Society seminars at Columbia University. At the Courtroom Television Network, she anchored live coverage of more than 200 trials and held roles as anchor and senior producer.

At ABC News, McFadden was co-anchor of "Nightline" for nearly 10 years, following her work as the network's legal correspondent and as correspondent and co-anchor of "Primetime." She was the first woman to anchor a news program in late night and contributed to establishing the program as a leader in its time slot. McFadden served as legal editor and narrator of the ABC News documentary series "In the Jury Room," which chronicled six homicide trials and was the first program to show jury deliberations in a death penalty case. Her interviews have included author J.K. Rowling, recording artist Taylor Swift, and First Lady Michelle Obama.

McFadden later joined NBC News' investigations team, where she reported on humanitarian and human rights issues, including child labor in the mica mines of Madagascar and conditions in refugee camps in the Central African Republic. She led the first investigation by a major news organization into the forced sterilization of American citizens and reported on human rights abuses in Mexican mental hospitals, which contributed to institutional reforms.

McFadden has received numerous journalism awards, including nearly 20 Emmy nominations and three wins, two Peabody Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award for hard news, the Overseas Press Club Award, and a Loeb Award for business reporting. As part of ABC's 9/11 reporting team, she received a DuPont Award. She has also been presented with the Matrix Award. McFadden serves as co-chair of the board of the International Women's Media Foundation, is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and is a trustee of Save the Children. She has been named a member of the Peabody Board of Jurors, reflecting her commitment to journalism that holds power accountable and amplifies the voices of vulnerable communities.

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Cynthia McFadden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Journalist, Philosophy, Faith & Religion, Social Media, Technology, Marketing, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, History, Author, Broadcasting, News & Media, Professors and Television & Film.

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Cynthia McFadden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Journalist and Philosophy. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Cynthia McFadden 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 An Phung, John Legend and Jimmy Wales. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cynthia McFadden for an upcoming event.

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Central African Republic Civil War Puts 1.5 Million Kids At Risk | TODAY
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  • How do I book Cynthia McFadden to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Cynthia McFadden for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Cynthia McFadden, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Cynthia McFadden, 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 Cynthia McFadden speak about?

  • Where does Cynthia McFadden travel from?

    Cynthia McFadden generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Cynthia McFadden?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Cynthia McFadden 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 Cynthia McFadden 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 Cynthia McFadden 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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