Jose Antonio Vargas
Keynote Speaker: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist & Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker; Bestselling Author of "Dear America"; Founder of Define American
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Jose Antonio Vargas Biography
Jose Antonio Vargas is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and Tony-nominated theatrical producer whose career has engaged with significant conversations in American public life. Vargas was part of The Washington Post team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting for coverage of the Virginia Tech shooting online and in print. Over his career, he has written for daily newspapers and national magazines including Rolling Stone and The New Yorker, and served as a senior contributing editor at Huffington Post, where he launched the Technology and College sections. Prior to that, he covered technology and video game culture, HIV/AIDS in the nation's capital, and the presidential campaign for The Washington Post. Politico named him one of 50 Politicos to Watch.
Vargas's career shifted when he publicly identified as an undocumented American in the essay "My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant" in The New York Times Magazine. The piece drew widespread media and political attention, becoming the most shared article on Google for two weeks and prompting "undocumented immigrant" to trend on Twitter. He later appeared on the cover of TIME magazine with fellow undocumented immigrants as part of a follow-up cover story he wrote.
As a filmmaker, Vargas wrote, directed, and produced the autobiographical film "Documented: A Film by an Undocumented American," which chronicles his journey from the Philippines to the United States, his discovery of his immigration status, and his decision to reveal his undocumented status publicly. The film was released theatrically, broadcast on CNN, and streamed on Netflix, earning a NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Documentary. MTV aired "White People," an Emmy-nominated television special he produced and directed, exploring what it means to be young and white in a changing America. His work also extends to theater, as he co-produced Heidi Schreck's play "What the Constitution Means to Me," which opened on Broadway and received two Tony Award nominations.
A prominent voice for immigrant rights, Vargas founded the nonprofit immigrant storytelling organization Define American, recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. He explores immigration issues as host of the YouTube show and podcast "Define American with Jose Antonio Vargas." Through Define American, Vargas advocated for media organizations to use the term "undocumented" instead of "illegal immigrant," contributing to the Associated Press decision to change its terminology. His best-selling memoir, "Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen," was published by HarperCollins, with an updated edition released with new material.
Vargas has received numerous honors for his journalism and advocacy, including the Freedom to Write Award from PEN Center USA, honorary degrees from Emerson College, Colby College, and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and the Salem Award for Human Rights and Social Justice. He was appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees. After 31 years of living in the United States without legal status, Vargas obtained a three-year O-1 "extraordinary ability" visa after receiving a waiver of his 10-year bar. An elementary school bearing his name opened in the Mountain View, California, school district where he attended middle and high school, reflecting the enduring impact of his work in journalism, immigration advocacy, and storytelling.
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Jose Antonio Vargas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Diversity & Inclusion, Journalist, Television & Film, Immigration, Government, LGBTQ, Author, Non-Profit, Social Activism and Hispanic Heritage.
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Jose Antonio Vargas generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Jose Antonio Vargas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Diversity & Inclusion and Journalist. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jose Antonio Vargas for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Jose Antonio Vargas generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Hector Tobar, Mariana Atencio and Cristina Jiménez Moreta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jose Antonio Vargas for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Jose Antonio Vargas for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jose Antonio Vargas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jose Antonio Vargas are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jose Antonio Vargas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jose Antonio Vargas speak about?
Jose Antonio Vargas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Diversity & Inclusion, Journalist, Television & Film, Immigration, Government, LGBTQ, Author, Non-Profit, Social Activism and Hispanic Heritage. -
Where does Jose Antonio Vargas travel from?
Jose Antonio Vargas generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jose Antonio Vargas?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jose Antonio Vargas 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jose Antonio Vargas 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 Jose Antonio Vargas 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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