Felice Upton
Keynote Speaker: Organizational Transformation Strategist; Restorative Practice and Youth Justice Expert; Former State Leader, Juvenile Justice
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Felice Upton Biography
Felice Upton is a nationally recognized leader in culture change, restorative practice, youth justice and organizational transformation. Upton founded Just Us to help public systems and community organizations build safer, more effective and more human-centered environments.
Upton is a former statewide associate superintendent of juvenile rehabilitation and a Department of Corrections investigator specializing in complex systemic reviews. Her work is grounded in hope, accountability and a belief that people are fundamentally good, even in systems that are not.
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Felice Upton Speaking Topics
A transformational keynote weaving Felice Upton’s personal story with her leadership journey inside statewide juvenile rehabilitation and corrections.
Tools for shifting culture, reducing harm, and building teams capable of deep transformation regardless of organization size.
Felice Upton grew up believing survival was the goal until the day she realized it was only the starting point. This keynote traces her lived experience with violence and the long arc of learning to lead not from fear, but from clarity, courage, and deep humanity. Felicia shares how surviving systems shaped her, how witnessing harm propelled her into justice leadership, and how choosing hope, again and again, became her most powerful tool for change.
Audiences walk away with a renewed understanding of how lived experience becomes insight, how insight becomes influence, and how influence becomes systems that finally serve people with dignity.
After years inside justice and corrections, Felicia Upton learned to brace for impact — to expect harm, conflict, and disappointment. But real leadership meant building a different kind of architecture inside myself: a bridge toward hope, trust, and possibility. This keynote explores what it takes to stay open-hearted in systems that can harden us, why believing people are fundamentally good is a radical act, and how leaders can create cultures that heal instead of harm. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Felicia shows how internal resilience becomes the foundation for organizational transformation and meaningful, lasting change.
How do I book Felice Upton to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Felice Upton for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Felice Upton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Felice Upton are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Felice Upton, 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 Felice Upton speak about?
Felice Upton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Overcoming Adversity, Government, Change Management, Executive Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Social Activism, Youth, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Resilience and TED.
Where does Felice Upton travel from?
Felice Upton generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Felice Upton?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Felice Upton 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 Felice Upton 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 Felice Upton 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.
Felice Upton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Overcoming Adversity, Government and Change Management. The estimated speaking fee range to book Felice Upton for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Felice Upton generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Ebony A. Grey, Carey Lohrenz and Logan Knowles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Felice Upton for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Felice Upton Speaking Topics
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Leading with Hope in Systems Built on Harm
A transformational keynote weaving Felice Upton’s personal story with her leadership journey inside statewide juvenile rehabilitation and corrections.
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The Bridge Model: Leading Culture Change in Real Systems
Tools for shifting culture, reducing harm, and building teams capable of deep transformation regardless of organization size.
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The Day I Realized Survival Wasn’t Enough: How Lived Experience Becomes Leadership
Felice Upton grew up believing survival was the goal until the day she realized it was only the starting point. This keynote traces her lived experience with violence and the long arc of learning to lead not from fear, but from clarity, courage, and deep humanity. Felicia shares how surviving systems shaped her, how witnessing harm propelled her into justice leadership, and how choosing hope, again and again, became her most powerful tool for change.
Audiences walk away with a renewed understanding of how lived experience becomes insight, how insight becomes influence, and how influence becomes systems that finally serve people with dignity.
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The Bridge I Built Inside Myself: Leading Change When the World Has Taught You to Brace for Impact
After years inside justice and corrections, Felicia Upton learned to brace for impact — to expect harm, conflict, and disappointment. But real leadership meant building a different kind of architecture inside myself: a bridge toward hope, trust, and possibility. This keynote explores what it takes to stay open-hearted in systems that can harden us, why believing people are fundamentally good is a radical act, and how leaders can create cultures that heal instead of harm. Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Felicia shows how internal resilience becomes the foundation for organizational transformation and meaningful, lasting change.
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How do I book Felice Upton to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Felice Upton 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 Felice Upton, 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 Felice Upton or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Felice Upton for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Felice Upton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Felice Upton are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Felice Upton, 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 Felice Upton speak about?
Felice Upton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Overcoming Adversity, Government, Change Management, Executive Leadership, Storytelling, Leadership, Social Activism, Youth, Female Leadership, Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Resilience and TED. -
Where does Felice Upton travel from?
Felice Upton generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Felice Upton?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Felice Upton 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 Felice Upton 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 Felice Upton 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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