Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm

Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm

Keynote Speaker: Humanitarian Aid Workers; New York Times Best-Selling Co-Authors, Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by Seal Team Six

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    Alexandria, VA, USA
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Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm Biography

Jessica Buchanan was born in Portland, Oregon, but spent her formative years growing up outside of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2003, Buchanan moved to the greater Philadelphia area to pursue a degree in education and she began to travel during her summer months, teaching and volunteering in Honduras, South Sudan and Rwanda. She secured a student teaching position at an international school based in Nairobi, Kenya, The Rosslyn Academy and was offered a full time teaching position at that school, which she happily accepted. She later moved to Hargeisa, Somaliland, where she was offered a job as the education advisor for the Danish Demining Group, the mine action unit of the Danish Refugee Council. ​ Erik Landemalm was born outside of Stockholm, Sweden and did military service in a special unit of the Swedish Navy as a Conscript Sergeant. He attended the University of Örebro in Sweden and the University of Newcastle in Australia. In early 2006, after having already worked with Somalia issues for various Swedish government agencies, Landemalm moved to Somalia to manage a program working with prison reforms and to set up Human Rights standards for the judiciary sector in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland. While working in Somalia, he also spent time working on programs in Zimbabwe and Kenya for the Swedish NGO, Diakonia. In 2008, Landemalm started managing projects for AWEPA, a European Parliamentary association with a focus on helping the legislative institutions in Somalia, Puntland and the unrecognized self-declared state of Somaliland build up their capacity and infrastructural needs. For his projects achievements in Somaliland, the President of Somaliland, on behalf of their Parliament, gave his project a certificate of appreciation in June 2011.

Landemalm and Buchanan have relocated to the United States and are now living in the Alexandria, Virginia area where they continue their humanitarian efforts to ensure a better quality of life for those in need.

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Jessica Buchanan and Erik Landemalm’s Triumph Over Impossible Odds

In this joint presentation, Jessica Buchanan and her husband, Erik Landemalm, share their mutual journey during the torturous three months of her captivity at the hands of Somali land pirates. Together they relate the events prior to the kidnapping, the drama of Jessica’s fight to stay alive, and Erik’s efforts to bolster and support the hunt for her while he acted as liaison between their two families, the FBI, professional hostage negotiators and the U.S. government. Audiences will be inspired by their courage and resolve in facing a life-or-death struggle and their deeply personal story about digging deep into the human spirit and learning you can triumph over impossible odds.

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Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm generally travels from Alexandria, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are James Miles, Bob Chapman and Gary Vider. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm for an upcoming event.

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Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm Speaking Topics

  • Jessica Buchanan and Erik Landemalm’s Triumph Over Impossible Odds

    In this joint presentation, Jessica Buchanan and her husband, Erik Landemalm, share their mutual journey during the torturous three months of her captivity at the hands of Somali land pirates. Together they relate the events prior to the kidnapping, the drama of Jessica’s fight to stay alive, and Erik’s efforts to bolster and support the hunt for her while he acted as liaison between their two families, the FBI, professional hostage negotiators and the U.S. government. Audiences will be inspired by their courage and resolve in facing a life-or-death struggle and their deeply personal story about digging deep into the human spirit and learning you can triumph over impossible odds.

  • How do I book Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm 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 Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm, 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 Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm or any other speaker of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm, 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 Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm, 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.

  • Where does Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm travel from?

    Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm generally travels from Alexandria, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

  • Who is the agent for Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm 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 Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm 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 Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm 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?

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