Dax-Devlon Ross

Dax-Devlon Ross

Keynote Speaker: Investigative Journalist, Author & Educator; Principal at Dax-Dev & Third Settlements; Author of "Letters to My White Male Friends"

Dax-Devlon Ross Biography

Dax-Devlon Ross, J.D., is a writer, educator, equity consultant, and investigative journalist with a career focused on social justice. Ross has served as an educator, nonprofit executive, equity consultant, and journalist, emphasizing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is the author of six books, and his journalism has appeared in Time, The Guardian, The New York Times, Virginia Quarterly Review, Nonprofit Quarterly, The Washington Post Magazine, and other national publications. Ross writes to address topics often overlooked in American society.

After earning his Juris Doctor from George Washington University, Ross joined New York City Teaching Fellows and taught in Brooklyn and Manhattan middle and high schools. He later contributed to the national training and replication team at The Posse Foundation, a leading college access organization. As the founding executive director of After-School All-Stars New York and New Jersey, Ross built a team of 60 staff members serving more than 1,500 students across two states. These experiences in education and nonprofit leadership informed his ongoing work in equity and organizational change.

Ross is a principal at the social impact consultancies Dax-Dev and Third Settlements, which design strategies to promote equity in workplaces and educational settings. His clients have included The Anti-Defamation League, The New World Foundation, The Posse Foundation, Fund II Foundation, Bard College, and Kean University. As an executive coach, strategist, and facilitator, Ross addresses complex questions in the diversity, equity, and inclusion field, drawing on practical experience and storytelling to engage audiences.

As a journalist, Ross has received recognition such as the National Association of Black Journalists' Investigative Reporting Award for coverage of jury exclusion in North Carolina courts. He is a Puffin Writing Fellow at Type Media Center. His book, "Letters to My White Male Friends," published by St. Martin's Press, explores race and serves as a call to action. His other works include "The Nightmare and the Dream," "Make Me Believe," and "Beat of a Different Drum," published by Hyperion. With more than 15 years of experience as a keynote speaker, Ross has addressed audiences including students, educators, nonprofit leaders, and corporate professionals. He continues to contribute to conversations at the intersection of race, equity, and institutional change in the United States.

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Dax-Devlon Ross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Journalist, Professional Development, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Anti-Racism, Culture, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Generational Issues, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.

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Dax-Devlon Ross is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, DEI and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dax-Devlon Ross for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dax-Devlon Ross generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cassandra Worthy, Ijeoma Oluo and Charles Blow. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dax-Devlon Ross for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 17/07/2026.

Dax-Devlon Ross Videos

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  • How do I book Dax-Devlon Ross to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Dax-Devlon Ross travel from?

    Dax-Devlon Ross generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dax-Devlon Ross?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dax-Devlon Ross 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 Dax-Devlon Ross 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 Dax-Devlon Ross 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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