Gregory Boyle

Gregory Boyle

Keynote Speaker: Founder of Homeboy Industries, Author, Champion of Change

Gregory Boyle Biography

Father Gregory Boyle is the founder of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, the largest gang-intervention, rehabilitation, and re-entry program in the world.

Born and raised in Los Angeles and a Jesuit priest, from 1986 to 1992, he served as pastor of Dolores Mission Church in Boyle Heights. Dolores Mission was the poorest Catholic parish in Los Angeles that also had the highest concentration of gang activity in the city.

Fr. Boyle witnessed the devastating impact of gang violence on his community during the so-called “decade of death” that began in the late 1980s and peaked at 1,000 gang-related killings in 1992. In the face of law enforcement tactics and criminal justice policies of suppression and mass incarceration as the means to end gang violence, he and parish and community members adopted what was a radical approach at the time: treat gang members as human beings.

In 1988, they started what would eventually become Homeboy Industries, which employs and trains former gang members in a range of social enterprises, as well as provides critical services to thousands of individuals who walk through its doors every year seeking a better life.

Fr. Boyle is the author of the 2010 New York Times bestseller "Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion," followed by "Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship" (2017) and "The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness" (2021). Most recently, he authored "Forgive Everyone Everything," an anthology of writings accompanied by Fabian Debora’s artwork.

He has received the California Peace Prize and been inducted into the California Hall of Fame. In 2014, President Obama named Fr. Boyle a Champion of Change. He received the University of Notre Dame’s 2017 Laetare Medal, the oldest honor given to American Catholics. Homeboy Industries was the recipient of the 2020 Hilton Humanitarian Prize, validating 32 years of Fr. Greg Boyle’s vision and work by the organization. In 2020, he served on California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Economic and Job Recovery Task Force in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Gregory Boyle Speaking Topics

Running a Company with Heart

The Power of Boundless Compassion

Gregory Boyle Videos

Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries at 2016 Alliance National ...
Compassion and Kinship: Fr Gregory Boyle at TEDxConejo 2012 ...

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Gregory Boyle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, Political, College, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Inspirational, Spirituality, Business, Leadership and Culture.

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Gregory Boyle generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Gregory Boyle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Diversity & Inclusion and Faith & Religion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gregory Boyle for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Gregory Boyle generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jonah Edelman, John Zogby and Dr. Bernice King. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gregory Boyle for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/11/2024.

Gregory Boyle Speaking Topics

  • Running a Company with Heart

  • The Power of Boundless Compassion

Gregory Boyle Videos

Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries at 2016 Alliance National ...
Compassion and Kinship: Fr Gregory Boyle at TEDxConejo 2012 ...
  • How do I book Gregory Boyle to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Gregory Boyle, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Gregory Boyle are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gregory Boyle, 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 Gregory Boyle speak about?

    Gregory Boyle is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Diversity & Inclusion, Faith & Religion, Political, College, Non-Profit, Social Activism, Inspirational, Spirituality, Business, Leadership and Culture.
  • Where does Gregory Boyle travel from?

    Gregory Boyle generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gregory Boyle?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gregory Boyle 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 Gregory Boyle 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 Gregory Boyle 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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