Ellen Gustafson
Keynote Speaker: Social Impact Innovator & Sustainable Food System Activist; Co-Founder of We the Veterans; Author
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Ellen Gustafson Biography
Ellen Gustafson is president of EG, Inc, an impact-focused consulting business. She is the co-founder of the Military Family Building Coalition, an organization on a mission to help active military members build their families. She co-founded We The Veterans, empowering the veteran and military family community to strengthen American democracy by arming them with the best information possible about the challenges facing our democracy and empowering them to be part of the solutions required to address them.
She is also a sustainable food system activist, author, and innovator. She has been on the cutting edge of the biggest consumer and social trends of the past ten years. As a celebrated early social entrepreneur, respected activist and author and leader in the most prominent movements and causes of our time, she has a proven track record of seeing what's next and what's important in helping to address it.
One of the first entrepreneurs in the BOGO and give-back consumer trend, Gustafson co-founded FEED Projects, LLC, a charitable company that creates good products that help FEED the world, and FEED's nonprofit partner, the FEED Foundation. FEED has since provided almost 100 million school meals to children around the world.
As a leading voice in the fight to end hunger, she was an early proponent of the now-common idea that hunger and obesity are linked in a broken food system -- not two foreign, stand-alone challenges. Upon release of her first TEDx talk, she founded the 30 Project, a campaign that has helped to change the conversation about the global food system by connecting hunger and obesity, which then led to her early work in helping Danielle Nierenberg start Food Tank: the Food Think Tank.
As the co-director of the Summit Institute, she helps convene the top entrepreneurs and thinkers to take on big global challenges. Her first book, "We the Eaters: If We Change Dinner, We Can Change the World," was published by Rodale Press in 2014, and is a smart manifesto on how the American eater shapes the global food system.
Before co-founding FEED, Gustafson was a U.S. Spokesperson for the UN World Food Program, a terrorism research reporter in the ABC News Investigative Unit, and a research associate for the Military Fellows at the Council on Foreign Relation. She has a BA in International Politics from Columbia University.
She has been featured as one of AOL and PBS's MAKERS, trailblazing women who are "making" America, Fortune's 2009 Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Inc.'s 2010 30 Under 30, and Diplomatic Courier's 2011 "Top 99 Under 33" in Foreign Policy. Gustafson has spoken at the Fortune Most Powerful Women's Conference, the World Food Prize, and was the co-chair of the Economist's Feeding the World Conference. She has guest lectured at Harvard, Yale, New York University, London School of Economics, Columbia and the US Naval Academy and given 4 TEDx talks.
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Ellen Gustafson Speaking Topics
Ellen Gustafson, co-founder and co-executive director of We the Veterans, delves into the critical role that veterans and military families play in upholding democracy and combating misinformation. In this talk, Ellen Gustafson highlights how the trust and leadership within this diverse community can be harnessed to counter hate-fueled ideologies and political violence. Ellen shares insights from the successful initiatives such as "Vet the Vote" initiative, demonstrating their continued service to the nation by ensuring the integrity of elections and fostering civic engagement. Through her work, she's ensuring veterans are not just defending the country but actively protecting the democratic process at home.
Women and mothers all faced intense challenges in the face of the pandemic and the government response. As an entrepreneur, mother of three young children and military spouse of a deployed husband, Ellen Gustafson felt the double burden that many other women also felt with real fears around the virus and the abrupt societal shutdown that it necessitated. But now that society is reopening, there’s an opportunity like never before to build a new system of work that not just includes women, but favors their needs and, thereby, makes work healthier for everyone—parents or not. Ellen argues America is at a most unique moment of opportunity for all women—the time when we finally make the workplace friendly to workers and their families. Ellen shares her experience co-founding a new military family organization during the pandemic and her involvement with the Care Force founding coalition, which is the women-led movement behind making the care economy part of our national infrastructure and the Marshall Plan for Moms.
From our sustainable food choices to our move toward walkable urban lifestyles to our consumer fascination with BOGO and fair trade, the Millennial generation has continued to make sustainable living & giving some of the hottest trends. As a trailblazer in give-back social enterprise (co-founding FEED) and an early voice in changing food systems, Ellen Gustafson discusses how she's studied and been a part of shaping the trends that make up the new, hip and healthy Main Street. "Take a walk" with her as she explains how all of this continues to take shape in your local communities and how consumer behaviors may affect your next business pivot.
On a global scale, there's a very large percentage of us who are either suffering from obesity or from hunger. Far from complete opposites, hunger and obesity are in fact different manifestations of the same problem: it's increasingly difficult to find and eat nutritious food. By outlining the common roots of the problems of one billion hungry and one billion overweight on the planet today, Ellen Gustafson lays out a compelling case for the system being the problem as well as a few simple things that all people can do to push towards a better global food system.
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Speaking fees for Ellen Gustafson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ellen Gustafson, 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 Ellen Gustafson speak about?
Ellen Gustafson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Influential Women, Nutrition, Female Leadership, Military, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Obesity Awareness Month, TED, Political, World Affairs, Work-Life Balance, Health & Wellness, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Change Management, Human Resources, Corporate Culture and Veterans.
Where does Ellen Gustafson travel from?
Ellen Gustafson 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 Ellen Gustafson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ellen Gustafson 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 Ellen Gustafson 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 Ellen Gustafson 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.
Ellen Gustafson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Influential Women, Nutrition and Female Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ellen Gustafson for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ellen Gustafson 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 Dr. Connie Mariano, Jenn Lim and Nazanin Ash. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ellen Gustafson for an upcoming event.
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Ellen Gustafson Speaking Topics
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Combating Misinformation & Hate
Ellen Gustafson, co-founder and co-executive director of We the Veterans, delves into the critical role that veterans and military families play in upholding democracy and combating misinformation. In this talk, Ellen Gustafson highlights how the trust and leadership within this diverse community can be harnessed to counter hate-fueled ideologies and political violence. Ellen shares insights from the successful initiatives such as "Vet the Vote" initiative, demonstrating their continued service to the nation by ensuring the integrity of elections and fostering civic engagement. Through her work, she's ensuring veterans are not just defending the country but actively protecting the democratic process at home.
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We the Mothers: The Politics of Parenthood in the Workplace
Women and mothers all faced intense challenges in the face of the pandemic and the government response. As an entrepreneur, mother of three young children and military spouse of a deployed husband, Ellen Gustafson felt the double burden that many other women also felt with real fears around the virus and the abrupt societal shutdown that it necessitated. But now that society is reopening, there’s an opportunity like never before to build a new system of work that not just includes women, but favors their needs and, thereby, makes work healthier for everyone—parents or not. Ellen argues America is at a most unique moment of opportunity for all women—the time when we finally make the workplace friendly to workers and their families. Ellen shares her experience co-founding a new military family organization during the pandemic and her involvement with the Care Force founding coalition, which is the women-led movement behind making the care economy part of our national infrastructure and the Marshall Plan for Moms.
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Millennial Main Street
From our sustainable food choices to our move toward walkable urban lifestyles to our consumer fascination with BOGO and fair trade, the Millennial generation has continued to make sustainable living & giving some of the hottest trends. As a trailblazer in give-back social enterprise (co-founding FEED) and an early voice in changing food systems, Ellen Gustafson discusses how she's studied and been a part of shaping the trends that make up the new, hip and healthy Main Street. "Take a walk" with her as she explains how all of this continues to take shape in your local communities and how consumer behaviors may affect your next business pivot.
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Obesity + Hunger = One Global Food Issue
On a global scale, there's a very large percentage of us who are either suffering from obesity or from hunger. Far from complete opposites, hunger and obesity are in fact different manifestations of the same problem: it's increasingly difficult to find and eat nutritious food. By outlining the common roots of the problems of one billion hungry and one billion overweight on the planet today, Ellen Gustafson lays out a compelling case for the system being the problem as well as a few simple things that all people can do to push towards a better global food system.
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Food Activist Ellen Gustafson On How To Be A Change-Maker
Food activist Ellen Gustafson speaks with Eve Turow Paul about her new role as Principal at Summit Series and Co-Director of the Summit Institute and how to ...
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Ellen Gustafson: Obesity + Hunger = 1 Global Food Issue | Organic ...
According to Food Tank co-founder Ellen Gustafson, the consolidation of the American food system has contributored to the current problem of one billion ...
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How do I book Ellen Gustafson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ellen Gustafson 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 Ellen Gustafson, 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 Ellen Gustafson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ellen Gustafson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ellen Gustafson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ellen Gustafson, 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 Ellen Gustafson speak about?
Ellen Gustafson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Influential Women, Nutrition, Female Leadership, Military, Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Obesity Awareness Month, TED, Political, World Affairs, Work-Life Balance, Health & Wellness, Climate Change, Environmental Science, Change Management, Human Resources, Corporate Culture and Veterans. -
Where does Ellen Gustafson travel from?
Ellen Gustafson 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 Ellen Gustafson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ellen Gustafson 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 Ellen Gustafson 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 Ellen Gustafson 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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