Kathleen Matthews

Kathleen Matthews

Keynote Speaker: A 21-year veteran of Washington television news, Kathleen Matthews anchors News 7 on WJLA-TV, the ABC affiliate in Washington, D.C., where she began her television career in 1976 as a news and public affairs writer-producer.

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Kathleen Matthews Biography

Kathleen Matthews is the chief communications and public affairs officer for Marriott International, the leading global hotel company with 4,000 properties in more than 70 countries. She is responsible for the company’s global brand public relations, corporate and internal communications, global citizenship and government affairs. She co-chairs Marriott’s Executive Green Council and serves on the company’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Council.

As a passionate ambassador for travel, Mrs. Matthews is vice-chair of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board to the Secretary of Commerce. She chairs the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on travel and tourism and serves on the boards of the U.S. Travel Association and International Tourism Partnership.

Mrs. Matthews is a 1975 graduate of Stanford University, and a 2004 Fellow at the Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Prior to her career at Marriott, she was an award winning news anchor at the ABC-TV affiliate in Washington, D.C., for 25 years, and hosted the nationally syndicated “Working Woman” television show. She was awarded top honors during her journalism career, including nine local Emmies. Ms. Matthews is married to MSNBC News host Chris Matthews and they have three grown children.

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What topics does Kathleen Matthews speak about?

Kathleen Matthews is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.

Where does Kathleen Matthews travel from?

Kathleen Matthews generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Kathleen Matthews is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kathleen Matthews for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Kathleen Matthews generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Lydia Kostopoulos, PhD, Amali Tower and Elaine Strunk. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kathleen Matthews for an upcoming event.

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

Kathleen Matthews Videos

Expert's Talk : Kathleen Matthews, VP Global Communications ...
Kathleen Matthews - Officers' Award 2011 - YouTube

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  • How do I book Kathleen Matthews to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Kathleen Matthews, 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 Kathleen Matthews, 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 Kathleen Matthews speak about?

    Kathleen Matthews is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.
  • Where does Kathleen Matthews travel from?

    Kathleen Matthews generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kathleen Matthews?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kathleen Matthews 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 Kathleen Matthews 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 Kathleen Matthews 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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