Joan Marie Galat

Joan Marie Galat

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Author, STEM Advocate & Storyteller

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Joan Marie Galat Biography

Joan Marie Galat is bestselling author with more than 25 books, translations in seven languages, and numerous writing awards and honors. An energetic and in-demand presenter, Galat uses storytelling and humor as tools to promote activism, literacy, scientific interest, concern for dark skies, and appreciation for the environment. She is a role model for youth, particularly girls, in STEM and empowers audiences with talks based on her book—Make Your Mark, Make a Difference (Aladdin/Beyond Words)—a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection.

A selection of Galat’s other acclaimed titles include:

  • Solve This! Wild and Wacky Challenges for the Genius Engineer in You (National Geographic Kids)
  • Dark Matters; Nature’s Reaction to Light Pollution (Red Deer Press)
  • Dot to Dot in the Sky, Stories of the Aurora (Whitecap Books)

First published at age 12, Galat motivates creatives with talks on publishing and the writer’s life. She offers a keynote based on her title, Give Yourself a Pep Talk, as well as customized professional development on writing, creativity, public speaking, and storytelling, as well as media training.

Galat has accepted speaking invitations from the Arctic Circle to Australia, and delivered a keynote for the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in Seoul. Her books include endorsements from Chris Hadfield, Dr. Roberta Bondar, and other astronauts, as well as numerous art, science, and media professionals.

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Joan Marie Galat Speaking Topics

Activism and Motivation

Make Your Mark

Activism can be loud, but it can also be quiet. Joan Marie Galat invites audiences to consider their wishes for the world, and how they can spark sustainable change in ways that fit with their individual priorities, parameters, and personalities.

Give Yourself a Pep Talk

Experience a gripping dialogue that delivers practical strategies for coping with unsolved problems.

Activism and Motivation

Make Your Mark

Activism can be loud, but it can also be quiet. Joan Marie Galat invites audiences to consider their wishes for the world, and how they can spark sustainable change in ways that fit with their individual priorities, parameters, and personalities.

Give Yourself a Pep Talk

Experience a gripping dialogue that delivers practical strategies for coping with unsolved problems.

Writing, Publishing, and Storytelling

The Journey

Joan Marie Galat shares her journey from 12 year-old weekly newspaper columnist to bestselling and international award-winning author.

Big Picture Storytelling

Stories communicate, build leadership skills, and enhance workplace communication. Discover how this effective and meaningful method of sharing facts and ideas can be harnessed to help others remember and care about your message.

Science

The Nature of Night

Expanding scientific knowledge makes it increasingly apparent that our environment extends beyond the landscapes of Earth and into the celestial world. Explore the relationship between art and science in our land-sky environment.

Dot to Dot in the Sky

Connecting ancient cultures and modern science, this blend of astronomy and storytelling leads from the northern lights and our familiar Moon, to stars that explode and disappear.

Dark Matters, Nature’s Reaction to Light Pollution

From nesting turtles, to migrating birds, light pollution affects more than just humans. Discover how our need to light the world affects species that take their cues from the moon and stars.

Standing Up for Planet Earth

Around the globe, human activities threaten what we need to live, leading to climate change, pollution, waste creation, habitat loss, extinction and other side effects. What daily steps can we take to demonstrate our values and live sustainably?

Joan Marie Galat Videos

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How much does it cost to book Joan Marie Galat for a speaking engagement?

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

Joan Marie Galat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Creativity, Science, Education, Motivational, Personal Growth, STEM, STEM Education and Technology.

Where does Joan Marie Galat travel from?

Joan Marie Galat generally travels from Edmonton, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Joan Marie Galat?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joan Marie Galat 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 Joan Marie Galat 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 Joan Marie Galat 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.


Joan Marie Galat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Creativity and Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Joan Marie Galat for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Joan Marie Galat generally travels from Edmonton, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kenneth Harris II, Doug Lemov and Olympia LePoint. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Joan Marie Galat for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Joan Marie Galat Speaking Topics

  • Activism and Motivation

    Make Your Mark

    Activism can be loud, but it can also be quiet. Joan Marie Galat invites audiences to consider their wishes for the world, and how they can spark sustainable change in ways that fit with their individual priorities, parameters, and personalities.

    Give Yourself a Pep Talk

    Experience a gripping dialogue that delivers practical strategies for coping with unsolved problems.

  • Activism and Motivation

    Make Your Mark

    Activism can be loud, but it can also be quiet. Joan Marie Galat invites audiences to consider their wishes for the world, and how they can spark sustainable change in ways that fit with their individual priorities, parameters, and personalities.

    Give Yourself a Pep Talk

    Experience a gripping dialogue that delivers practical strategies for coping with unsolved problems.

  • Writing, Publishing, and Storytelling

    The Journey

    Joan Marie Galat shares her journey from 12 year-old weekly newspaper columnist to bestselling and international award-winning author.

    Big Picture Storytelling

    Stories communicate, build leadership skills, and enhance workplace communication. Discover how this effective and meaningful method of sharing facts and ideas can be harnessed to help others remember and care about your message.

  • Science

    The Nature of Night

    Expanding scientific knowledge makes it increasingly apparent that our environment extends beyond the landscapes of Earth and into the celestial world. Explore the relationship between art and science in our land-sky environment.

    Dot to Dot in the Sky

    Connecting ancient cultures and modern science, this blend of astronomy and storytelling leads from the northern lights and our familiar Moon, to stars that explode and disappear.

    Dark Matters, Nature’s Reaction to Light Pollution

    From nesting turtles, to migrating birds, light pollution affects more than just humans. Discover how our need to light the world affects species that take their cues from the moon and stars.

    Standing Up for Planet Earth

    Around the globe, human activities threaten what we need to live, leading to climate change, pollution, waste creation, habitat loss, extinction and other side effects. What daily steps can we take to demonstrate our values and live sustainably?

Joan Marie Galat Videos

Joan Marie Galat Speaker Demo B for external sites

Joan Marie Galat News

  • How do I book Joan Marie Galat to speak at my event?

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

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

    Joan Marie Galat is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Creativity, Science, Education, Motivational, Personal Growth, STEM, STEM Education and Technology.
  • Where does Joan Marie Galat travel from?

    Joan Marie Galat generally travels from Edmonton, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Joan Marie Galat?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Joan Marie Galat 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 Joan Marie Galat 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 Joan Marie Galat 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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