Desmond Meade
Keynote Speaker: Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition & Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy; Voting Rights Activist
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Desmond Meade Biography
Desmond Meade is a transformational leader whose commitment to justice has impacted millions. Meade is the president of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) and chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy. His efforts to uplift humanity has consistently earned him national and international acclaim. He is a Ford Global Fellow, a 2021 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, and was recognized in 2019 as one of TIME magazine 100 Most Influential People in the World, and twice-published author.
As President and Executive Director of the FRRC, Meade led the successful passage of Amendment 4, a grassroots citizen’s initiative which restored voting rights to over 1.4 million Floridians with past felony convictions. Amendment 4 represented the single largest expansion of voting rights in the United States in half a century and brought an end to 150 years of a Jim Crow-era law in Florida. Under his leadership FRRC was distinguished in 2023 by being nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
A graduate of Florida International University College of Law, Meade also holds Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Bard College and Duke University. He presently leads efforts to empower and civically re-engage local communities across the nation in a way that promotes love and empathy. Using his inspiring journey of overcoming incarceration, homelessness, and substance abuse, he works tirelessly to reshape local, state, and national criminal justice policies and create a more vibrant democracy for all. Among many other accolades, Meade’s efforts have resulted in him earning him the distinction in 2019 as Floridian and Central Floridian of the Year, and being recognized as a Hero by CNN, and as one of the 40 most influential people in politics by Politico.
A well sought-after speaker, Meade’s appearances on CNN, MSNBC, "60 Minutes,' and Fox TV demonstrates his ability to appeal to and inspire people from all walks of life.
Meade is married to Sheena Meade, who leads the Clean Slate Initiative. Together, they are reshaping policies to allow people with prior records the ability to live with purpose, dignity, and power.
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Desmond Meade is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity, Democracy, Inspirational, Motivational, Government, Law, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Leadership, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Christian, Author, Education, Civil Rights, Political, Democrat, Humanitarian, Philanthropy and TED.
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Desmond Meade generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Desmond Meade is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity and Democracy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Desmond Meade for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Desmond Meade generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Van Jones, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill and Angela Davis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Desmond Meade for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Desmond Meade to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Desmond Meade for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Desmond Meade, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Desmond Meade are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Desmond Meade, 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 Desmond Meade speak about?
Desmond Meade is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Overcoming Adversity, Democracy, Inspirational, Motivational, Government, Law, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Leadership, Addiction & Recovery, Mental Health, Christian, Author, Education, Civil Rights, Political, Democrat, Humanitarian, Philanthropy and TED. -
Where does Desmond Meade travel from?
Desmond Meade generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Desmond Meade?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Desmond Meade 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 Desmond Meade 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 Desmond Meade 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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