Jackie Biskupski

Jackie Biskupski

Keynote Speaker: Former Mayor of Salt Lake City; Co-Founder, Global Leaders Scholarship Fund; LGBTQ Equality & Female Leadership Advocate

Jackie Biskupski Biography

Witnessing openly hostile actions taken against Utah’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and an absence of progressive leadership on Utah’s Capitol Hill, Jackie Biskupski ran for the Utah House of Representatives in 1998 and became Utah's first openly gay elected official. She won seven consecutive elections to represent Salt Lake’s 30th legislative district for 13 years.

Biskupski worked diligently all those years with advocates, allies in the legislature, the ACLU and LGBTQ attorneys from Utah to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. In 2000 she gave her historic speech about the right for same sex couples to adopt children and although legislation passed that day making it illegal for gay couples to adopt, she never stopped working.

In 2005, she was joined by Senator Scott McCoy, who she mentored and together they helped defeat five anti-gay bills in a single year. This was a turning point in Utah history. Having an openly gay elected official in the House and Senate empowered us in a way that most states in the country had not experienced. For the first time, the LGBTQ community could pursue legislation to protect our rights and in 2006 a new Hate Crimes bill was passed with her help.

Biskupski adopted her son, Archie, in 2010 as a single parent and in 2011, after the session ended, she retired from the legislature. She had left a lasting impression on Speaker Becky Lockhart, a conservative Republican, who was elected in 1998 as well. During Speaker Lockhart’s next 3 years of service she took it upon herself to hold all anti-gay bills in Rules, preventing them from passing.

In 2015 Biskupski ran for Salt Lake City Mayor as a single mom, lesbian, and female. Not an easy endeavor in a conservative state like Utah, but she won!

In January of 2016 she was sworn in as the 35th Mayor of Salt Lake City, the second female to hold this position and the first lesbian to lead a capitol city in the United States.

During her time as mayor, Biskupski partnered with state and local leaders to bring the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference to Salt Lake City. Thousands of people from around the world gathered in Utah to engage in dialogue with leaders of the world’s most important civil society organizations to address the need for sustainable and inclusive communities. Following the event, she co-founded the Global Leaders Scholarship Fund to keep emerging young global leaders in Utah involved in critical conversations that address the most pressing issues of our time.

Biskupski married Betty Iverson in 2016, together they have two sons and two sweet dogs they rescued.

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Jackie Biskupski Videos

Salt Lake City Mayor, Jackie Biskupski
2017 SACNAS: Jackie Biskupski - Conference Convocation - YouTube

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What topics does Jackie Biskupski speak about?

Jackie Biskupski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Social Justice, Democrat, Democracy, Government, Overcoming Adversity, DEI, Political, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Women, Influential Women, Conservation, Environment, Science, Sustainability, Climate Change and Environmental Science.

Where does Jackie Biskupski travel from?

Jackie Biskupski generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Jackie Biskupski?

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Jackie Biskupski is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including LGBTQ, Diversity & Inclusion and Civil Rights. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jackie Biskupski for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jackie Biskupski generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kylar Broadus, Sally Kohn and Maya L. Harris. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jackie Biskupski for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/06/2025.

Jackie Biskupski Videos

Salt Lake City Mayor, Jackie Biskupski
2017 SACNAS: Jackie Biskupski - Conference Convocation - YouTube

Jackie Biskupski Reviews

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  • How do I book Jackie Biskupski to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Jackie Biskupski, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jackie Biskupski are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jackie Biskupski, 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 Jackie Biskupski speak about?

  • Where does Jackie Biskupski travel from?

    Jackie Biskupski generally travels from Salt Lake City, UT, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jackie Biskupski?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jackie Biskupski 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 Jackie Biskupski 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 Jackie Biskupski 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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