Jacqueline Saper
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Author of "From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl In Revolutionary Iran"; Op-Ed Columnist; Farsi/English Translator for the National Immigrant Justice Center
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Jacqueline Saper Biography
Jacqueline Saper delivers more than a lecture: She brings audiences inside history. Through firsthand experience and sharp contemporary insight, she illustrates the roots of today’s unrest in Iran while revealing how authoritarian systems reshape everyday life. Her presentations weave memoir, political analysis, women’s studies, and Middle Eastern history, making her uniquely suited for universities, civic organizations, interfaith communities, and international forums. Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of Iran, women’s resistance, and the fragile nature of freedom.
Saper is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, commentator, and internationally recognized voice on Iran and women’s rights under authoritarian rule. Born and raised in Tehran, she came of age during the Iranian Revolution and witnessed firsthand how ideology can transform an open society into a repressive regime. Her lived experience, combined with decades of research and writing, gives her work rare moral clarity and emotional force.
She is the author of "From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran," winner of the Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Award and finalist for multiple international literary honors. Her work has been featured in The Times of Israel, TEDx, The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles, The Jewish Chronicle of London, The Seattle Times, The Forward, The American Academy of Religion, and The Sun Sentinel.
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A gripping firsthand account of growing up during one of the 20th century’s most consequential revolutions. Jacqueline Saper takes audiences inside the streets, schools, and homes of Tehran as a modern society is overtaken by religious extremism. Through personal stories of adolescence, marriage, and motherhood under the Islamic Republic, she reveals how ideology reshapes everyday life, especially for women and minorities.
Iran stands at a pivotal moment today. Drawing on history, current events, and personal memory, Jacqueline Saper explains the roots of today’s protests and the enduring courage of Iranian civil society. She explores generational change, state control, women’s activism, and the long arc of resistance. Audiences gain insight into why Iran matters globally and why its internal struggles resonate far beyond its borders.
Once strategic allies, Iran and Israel shared deep diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. This talk traces the dramatic transformation of that relationship after 1979. Jacqueline Saper combines historical analysis with personal recollections to illuminate how politics, ideology, and propaganda reshaped regional alliances. The result is a nuanced exploration of Middle Eastern geopolitics through a human lens.
The hijab debate is often misunderstood in the West. For Iranian women, it is not a fashion statement — it is a state mandate enforced by law. Drawing from her TEDx talk and published commentary, Jacqueline Saper explains the historical roots of compulsory veiling and its impact on women’s autonomy. She connects past and present, showing how Iranian women have become global symbols of resistance. This talk is a powerful exploration of dignity, agency, and the universal struggle for bodily freedom.
What does it mean to live as a Jewish minority in an Islamic theocracy? Jacqueline Saper offers a rare insider perspective on the survival, adaptation, and resilience of Iranian Jews after the revolution. She discusses identity, fear, faith, and belonging in a community that continues to navigate a delicate balance between visibility and survival.
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How much does it cost to book Jacqueline Saper for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jacqueline Saper, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jacqueline Saper are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jacqueline Saper, 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 Jacqueline Saper speak about?
Jacqueline Saper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Middle Eastern Heritage, Author, TED, Culture, Female Leadership, Women's Rights, World Affairs, Jewish Heritage, History and Non-Fiction Authors.
Where does Jacqueline Saper travel from?
Jacqueline Saper generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jacqueline Saper?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jacqueline Saper 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 Jacqueline Saper 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 Jacqueline Saper 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.
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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.
Jacqueline Saper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Middle Eastern Heritage, Author and TED. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jacqueline Saper for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Jacqueline Saper generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Linda Sarsour, Amal Kassir and Xernona Clayton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jacqueline Saper for an upcoming event.
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Jacqueline Saper Speaking Topics
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From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran
A gripping firsthand account of growing up during one of the 20th century’s most consequential revolutions. Jacqueline Saper takes audiences inside the streets, schools, and homes of Tehran as a modern society is overtaken by religious extremism. Through personal stories of adolescence, marriage, and motherhood under the Islamic Republic, she reveals how ideology reshapes everyday life, especially for women and minorities.
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Iran at the Crossroads: Repression and Resistance
Iran stands at a pivotal moment today. Drawing on history, current events, and personal memory, Jacqueline Saper explains the roots of today’s protests and the enduring courage of Iranian civil society. She explores generational change, state control, women’s activism, and the long arc of resistance. Audiences gain insight into why Iran matters globally and why its internal struggles resonate far beyond its borders.
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From Friends to Foes: The Story of Israel and Iran
Once strategic allies, Iran and Israel shared deep diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. This talk traces the dramatic transformation of that relationship after 1979. Jacqueline Saper combines historical analysis with personal recollections to illuminate how politics, ideology, and propaganda reshaped regional alliances. The result is a nuanced exploration of Middle Eastern geopolitics through a human lens.
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Woman, Life, Freedom: The Morality Police and the Fight for Choice
The hijab debate is often misunderstood in the West. For Iranian women, it is not a fashion statement — it is a state mandate enforced by law. Drawing from her TEDx talk and published commentary, Jacqueline Saper explains the historical roots of compulsory veiling and its impact on women’s autonomy. She connects past and present, showing how Iranian women have become global symbols of resistance. This talk is a powerful exploration of dignity, agency, and the universal struggle for bodily freedom.
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The Jews of Iran: Under the Ayatollah’s Rule
What does it mean to live as a Jewish minority in an Islamic theocracy? Jacqueline Saper offers a rare insider perspective on the survival, adaptation, and resilience of Iranian Jews after the revolution. She discusses identity, fear, faith, and belonging in a community that continues to navigate a delicate balance between visibility and survival.
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How do I book Jacqueline Saper to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jacqueline Saper 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 Jacqueline Saper, 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 Jacqueline Saper or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jacqueline Saper for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jacqueline Saper, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jacqueline Saper are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jacqueline Saper, 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 Jacqueline Saper speak about?
Jacqueline Saper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Middle Eastern Heritage, Author, TED, Culture, Female Leadership, Women's Rights, World Affairs, Jewish Heritage, History and Non-Fiction Authors. -
Where does Jacqueline Saper travel from?
Jacqueline Saper generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jacqueline Saper?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jacqueline Saper 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 Jacqueline Saper 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 Jacqueline Saper 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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