Dr. K.L. Allen

Dr. K.L. Allen

Keynote Speaker: Veteran, Chancellor WGU Ohio, & Prolific Op-Ed Writer

Dr. K.L. Allen Biography

Dr. K.L. Allen is a higher-ed thought leader, prolific op-ed writer, and amplifier of the transformative power of Higher-ed. Being a higher leader for nearly two decades, Allen has appeared on several media outlets, and his 70-plus op-eds have appeared in Yahoo and USA Today, where he offers his expertise on the higher-ed landscape and leadership. Allen has been a keynote speaker at alumni, workforce, leadership, and diversity events.

He also has been featured on CEO Insight. Allen holds degrees in educational leadership, global management, criminal justice, and psychology. Being from rural N.C. and an Army veteran, Allen’s goal is to ensure that your dreams are no longer deferred, as his passion will ensure you walk away, aligning your purpose with your passion. Allen’s belief in higher-ed’s transformative power comes with the understanding that American universities are a subject of intense debate and varying opinions.

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Dr. K.L. Allen Speaking Topics

Higher Education

Three Principles for Navigating This Time of Transformational Change in Higher Education This is a call to embrace three basic principles to guide our path through this time of transformative change:

  • Recognize higher education as a public good.
  • Depoliticize our colleges and universities.
  • Focus on outcomes that lead to jobs and support economic growth and prosperity.

What I learned Arising from the South: Young, Gifted, and Black

How do you define leadership? Engaging and Empowering you and your team

Being Authentic and Vulnerable

Dr. K.L. Allen Videos

CEO Insights | Dr. KL Allen, WGU Ohio 08172022

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What topics does Dr. K.L. Allen speak about?

Dr. K.L. Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Veterans, Leadership, Education, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Leadership, Government, Psychology, Social Sciences, Black Heritage, Personal Growth and Empowerment.

Where does Dr. K.L. Allen travel from?

Dr. K.L. Allen generally travels from Cincinnati, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. K.L. Allen?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. K.L. Allen 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. K.L. Allen 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 Dr. K.L. Allen 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?

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Dr. K.L. Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Veterans, Leadership and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. K.L. Allen for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. K.L. Allen generally travels from Cincinnati, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Elizabeth Stephens, Mills Rodgers and Montel Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. K.L. Allen for an upcoming event.

Dr. K.L. Allen Speaking Topics

  • Higher Education

    Three Principles for Navigating This Time of Transformational Change in Higher Education This is a call to embrace three basic principles to guide our path through this time of transformative change:

    • Recognize higher education as a public good.
    • Depoliticize our colleges and universities.
    • Focus on outcomes that lead to jobs and support economic growth and prosperity.

  • What I learned Arising from the South: Young, Gifted, and Black

  • How do you define leadership? Engaging and Empowering you and your team

  • Being Authentic and Vulnerable

Dr. K.L. Allen Videos

CEO Insights | Dr. KL Allen, WGU Ohio 08172022
  • How do I book Dr. K.L. Allen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. K.L. Allen 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 Dr. K.L. Allen, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. K.L. Allen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. K.L. Allen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. K.L. Allen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dr. K.L. Allen are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. K.L. Allen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dr. K.L. Allen speak about?

    Dr. K.L. Allen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Veterans, Leadership, Education, Diversity & Inclusion, Business Leadership, Government, Psychology, Social Sciences, Black Heritage, Personal Growth and Empowerment.
  • Where does Dr. K.L. Allen travel from?

    Dr. K.L. Allen generally travels from Cincinnati, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. K.L. Allen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. K.L. Allen 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. K.L. Allen 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 Dr. K.L. Allen 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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