Kanya Balakrishna

Kanya Balakrishna

Keynote Speaker: Co-Founder & CEO of The Future Project; Youth Empowerment & Education Advocate

Kanya Balakrishna Biography

Kanya Balakrishna is the CEO & Co-founder of The Future Project – a national youth empowerment organization dedicated to giving young people the coaching and support they need to navigate life and pursue their dreams. Since its founding in 2011, The Future Project has served tens of thousands of young people in dozens of communities across the U.S.

Over the past year – in response to the growing youth mental health crisis and the demand from young people for more day-to-day support – Balakrishna and her team have been working to launch Future Coach, a first-of-its kind digital platform that will give young people on-demand access to personal coaching that helps them explore their passions and strengths and take action toward the future they want, all while navigating the challenges that arise along the way.

Prior to launching The Future Project, Balakrishna served as the chief speechwriter to Dr. Margaret Hamburg while she was Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Balakrishna's commitment to young people was born out of the decade she spent teaching students at the after-school learning centers her mother, an award-winning educator, started in Memphis, TN. Balakrishna holds a B.A. from Yale College, where she studied anthropology, worked extensively in the New Haven community, and served as Managing Editor of the Yale Daily News.

A first-generation immigrant who attended nearly a dozen schools growing up, Balakrishna has learned first-hand how important it is for young people to discover their power to make change. She leverages this belief in the work she does each day as an organizational leader and advocate for young people.

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Kanya Balakrishna Speaking Topics

Topics include, but are not limited to: - The importance of youth leadership and strategies for cultivating it

  • The youth mental health crisis and strategies for supporting young people during this challenging moment

  • The power of purpose and the impact of purpose development (in young people and beyond)

  • How to leverage AI for good in service of young people

  • More broadly – the role of technology in supporting the development of young people (and the challenges it poses)

  • What is coaching and why is it important/essential for young people to have access to coaching to help them navigate life

Kanya Balakrishna Videos

Kanya Balakrishna Tribute to Sir Ken Robinson | HundrED 2020 ...
What's Your Dream? | Kanya Balakrishna | TEDxBroadway
Kanya Balakrishna and Helping Over 50,000 Students | 3 Billion Under 30

How do I book Kanya Balakrishna to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Kanya Balakrishna for a speaking engagement?

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

Kanya Balakrishna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Communication, Creativity, Business Growth, Marketing, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Youth, Educational Motivational, Self-Improvement, Education Reform, Music, Diversity & Inclusion, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Academic, Consulting, Early Childhood Education, Workshop, Education, Motivational, Innovation, Family & Parenting, Non-Profit, Future of Work, Inspirational, Overcoming Adversity, Generational Issues, Women in Tech and Social Activism.

Where does Kanya Balakrishna travel from?

Kanya Balakrishna generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Kanya Balakrishna?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kanya Balakrishna 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 Kanya Balakrishna for your next private or corporate function.

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Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Kanya Balakrishna is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Communication and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kanya Balakrishna for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kanya Balakrishna generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Liz Dozier, Keith L. Brown and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kanya Balakrishna for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 24/09/2024.

Kanya Balakrishna Speaking Topics

  • Topics include, but are not limited to: - The importance of youth leadership and strategies for cultivating it

    • The youth mental health crisis and strategies for supporting young people during this challenging moment

    • The power of purpose and the impact of purpose development (in young people and beyond)

    • How to leverage AI for good in service of young people

    • More broadly – the role of technology in supporting the development of young people (and the challenges it poses)

    • What is coaching and why is it important/essential for young people to have access to coaching to help them navigate life

Kanya Balakrishna Videos

Kanya Balakrishna Tribute to Sir Ken Robinson | HundrED 2020 ...
What's Your Dream? | Kanya Balakrishna | TEDxBroadway
Kanya Balakrishna and Helping Over 50,000 Students | 3 Billion Under 30

Kanya Balakrishna Reviews

  • TEC Connections Academy - Jun 20 2024

  • Our College was extremely satisfied every step of the way, from initial contact through to the follow-up after the event. We fully intend to work with All American Entertainment for all of our future convocation events.
    Ramapo College of NJ - Feb 15 2017

Kanya Balakrishna News

  • How Two Young Dreamers (And Their Supporters) Are Changing American Education

    As a career coach, I spend every day helping people pursue their highest dreams for their life and work, and make those dreams a reality. Yet there are thousands of detractors in our country who claim that dreaming is for fools.

  • Be The Hero: Get to Know Kanya Balakrishna's Story

    Kanya Balakrishna is the co-founder of The Future Project, an organization committed to helping young people realize their dreams. Founded in September 2011, The Future Project is a national campaign to empower young people to live extraordinary lives of passion and purpose. Fully-embedded in high schools, their mission is to help students understand and set their own goals.

  • How do I book Kanya Balakrishna to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Kanya Balakrishna travel from?

    Kanya Balakrishna generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kanya Balakrishna?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kanya Balakrishna 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 Kanya Balakrishna 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 Kanya Balakrishna 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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