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Maia Chaka

Maia Chaka

Keynote Speaker: NFL's First Black Female Official; Founder, Make Meaningful Change

Maia Chaka Biography

Maia Chaka made history as the first Black woman to officiate an NFL game. As only the second woman to be hired as a full-time NFL official, Chaka continues to be an agent for change by devoting her time to the communities that helped nurture her.

Originally from Rochester, New York, Chaka is a multi-faceted, goal-oriented individual with a passion for breaking glass ceilings and being an example for youth worldwide. Her "family first" mentality led to her career in education, focusing on at-risk youth, developing programs, and implementing procedures to increase school attendance and retention rates.

While earning awards and accolades such as Teacher of the Year, Chaka officiated football games at the high school and college level. She was invited to join the NFL’s Mackie Development Program (MDP). MDP officials — the top non-NFL officials in the country — are the first to be considered to fill openings on NFL crews.

Chaka’s story is one of inspiration, motivation, and dedication. She participates in panels, forums, and conversations nationwide to encourage people from all walks of life, while continuing to provide educational enrichment services to economically disadvantaged youth through the non-profit she founded, Make Meaningful Change.

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Maia Chaka Videos

An NFL Ref's Amazing Story | Maia Chaka
Maia Chaka on the challenges she faced when shattering the glass
Interview with Maia Chaka, the first black female NFL Official

How do I book Maia Chaka to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maia Chaka 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 Maia Chaka, 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 Maia Chaka or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Maia Chaka for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Maia Chaka, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maia Chaka are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maia Chaka, 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 Maia Chaka speak about?

Maia Chaka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sports, Sports Motivation, Empowerment, Influential Women, Inspirational, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Activism, Women, Women's History Month, Social Justice and Female Leadership.

Where does Maia Chaka travel from?

Maia Chaka generally travels from Virginia Beach, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Maia Chaka?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maia Chaka 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 Maia Chaka 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 Maia Chaka 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.


Maia Chaka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sports, Sports Motivation and Empowerment. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maia Chaka for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Maia Chaka generally travels from Virginia Beach, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Renee Montgomery, Nikki Giovanni and Amelia Rose Earhart. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maia Chaka for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 18/09/2024.

Maia Chaka Videos

An NFL Ref's Amazing Story | Maia Chaka
Maia Chaka on the challenges she faced when shattering the glass
Interview with Maia Chaka, the first black female NFL Official
NFL's First Black Female Game Official: 'I Never Thought The Day
Maia Chaka Interview

Maia Chaka Reviews

  • The event went great and everyone is so inspired by Maia!
    NuVasive, Inc. - Mar 10 2023

  • Ms. Chaka was wonderful. She exuded an appreciation for being here and made an effort to sincerely and genuinely connect with as many students as possible. We would have her back in a heartbeat. Thank you!
    McDaniel College - Mar 03 2023

  • We loved Maia again! Our team and guests were raving about her afterwards. Thank you all again for your hard work :) It's been such a pleasure working together.
    EnsembleIQ - Nov 22 2022

  • I've truly enjoyed working with Maia and the All American Entertainment team! Everyone we came into contact with was kind, patient and excellent with communication. Maia was great to meet with, but even more wonderful in person. She knows how to share her story in such a genuine way that truly connects with her audience. In preparation, we could tell she takes the time to tailor her comments to her audience, which shows she really does care and it's not "just another speaking engagement" to her. Overall it's been a fabulous experience and we're excited we have Maia for more than one event.
    EnsembleIQ - Nov 13 2022

Maia Chaka News

  • How do I book Maia Chaka to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Maia Chaka, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maia Chaka are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maia Chaka, 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 Maia Chaka speak about?

  • Where does Maia Chaka travel from?

    Maia Chaka generally travels from Virginia Beach, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Maia Chaka?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maia Chaka 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 Maia Chaka 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 Maia Chaka 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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