Kemba Smith-Pradia
Keynote Speaker: Criminal Justice Advocate, Domestic Violence Survivor & Author, "Poster Child"
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Kemba Smith-Pradia Biography
Kemba Smith Pradia is a domestic violence survivor and nationally recognized advocate for criminal justice reform whose story of resilience and redemption drew national attention to mass incarceration and the war on drugs in the 1990s. Often described as the “poster child” for challenging the rise of lengthy sentences for first-time, nonviolent drug offenders, Smith Pradia ’s case was featured on numerous television programs and in major publications.
After being sentenced to 24.5 years for a nonviolent drug offense tied to her abusive boyfriend, she endured a highly publicized legal battle before receiving executive clemency from President Bill Clinton in 2000, after serving 6.5 years in prison.
Since then, Smith Pradia has worked alongside civil rights and criminal justice organizations, The White House, state officials, and international bodies. She has testified before Congress and the United Nations and previously served on both the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission and the Virginia Parole Board under Governors Terry McAuliffe and Ralph Northam.
Her dedication has earned her numerous awards for transforming her life and courageously advocating for incarcerated individuals, survivors of domestic violence, and young people. She is a leading voice on issues including voting rights, drug policy, prison education, reentry, clemency, probation, domestic violence, and the incarceration of women.
KeSmith Pradia has also been corporately sponsored by Verizon, Walmart, Travelers Foundation, Procter & Gamble, Bank of America, Gulfstream, and Capital One to share her story before diverse audiences nationwide.
Smith Pradia holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the NAACP. Her story continues to inspire youth, women, students, and professionals across disciplines to be champions for social justice and to value their ability to be the change we need to see. She is the author of her memoir "Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story" and executive producer of the award-winning film "KEMBA."
In 2024, Smith Pradia was named an Equity in Action Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania while also leading an impact campaign tied to her film. On January 19, 2025, President Joe Biden granted her a full pardon—nearly 25 years after her release.
Ultimately, Smith Pradia believes that every experience offers a lesson. For decades, she has drawn on her own journey to lead with authenticity, inspire change, and teach others.
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Kemba Smith-Pradia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Black Heritage, College, Inspirational, Women, Influential Women, Culture, Government, Author, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Family & Parenting, Non-Fiction Authors and Civil Rights.
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Kemba Smith-Pradia generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Kemba Smith-Pradia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion and Political. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kemba Smith-Pradia for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Kemba Smith-Pradia generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Judge Glenda Hatchett, Angela Davis and Gabrielle Union. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kemba Smith-Pradia for an upcoming event.
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Poster Child: The Kemba Smith-Pradia Story
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Personal Responsibility: Today's Choices Are Tomorrow's Consequences
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Overcoming Adversity
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Domestic Violence, Self Esteem & Relationships: When "Love" Is Really Abuse in Disguise
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American Drug Policy & Its Devastating Effects
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How much does it cost to book Kemba Smith-Pradia for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kemba Smith-Pradia, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kemba Smith-Pradia are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kemba Smith-Pradia, 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 Kemba Smith-Pradia speak about?
Kemba Smith-Pradia is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Activism, Diversity & Inclusion, Political, Black Heritage, College, Inspirational, Women, Influential Women, Culture, Government, Author, Women's Empowerment, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Overcoming Adversity, Family & Parenting, Non-Fiction Authors and Civil Rights. -
Where does Kemba Smith-Pradia travel from?
Kemba Smith-Pradia generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kemba Smith-Pradia?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kemba Smith-Pradia 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 Kemba Smith-Pradia 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 Kemba Smith-Pradia 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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