Maria Teresa Kumar
Keynote Speaker: Political Rights Activist, Social Entrepreneur & Emmy-Nominated Journalist; President & CEO of Voto Latino
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Categories:Social Media, Innovation, College, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Political, Women, Female Leadership, Hispanic Heritage, Immigration, Government, TED, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking
Maria Teresa Kumar Biography
María Teresa Kumar is a Colombian American political rights activist, social entrepreneur, and Emmy-nominated journalist who serves as the founding president and CEO of Voto Latino, a leading Latinx voter registration and advocacy organization in the United States. Kumar co-founded the organization alongside actress Rosario Dawson. Under her leadership, Voto Latino has directly registered more than 1.4 million voters and raised over $75 million to support its mission of educating and empowering Latino voters. Kumar holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from the University of California, Davis, and a master's degree in public policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, where she explored the role of technology in addressing inequality.
Kumar is recognized for her work in American civic engagement, utilizing technology, social media, and celebrity influencers to mobilize voters. She was among the first to use text messaging for voter registration and later launched a peer-to-peer voter registration app that Apple’s App Store named among the top four political apps. Her approach to applying consumer marketing strategies to democracy led Fast Company to include her among creative minds in global business. Kumar has appeared on MSNBC as a contracted on-air contributor and regularly appears on programs including "Meet the Press," "Real Time with Bill Maher," and "NBC Nightly News." She received an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding News Discussion and Analysis category for co-creating and hosting the MSNBC special "Beyond Borderlines," the first English-language televised town hall focused on Latino issues and the role of Latinos in American politics.
Kumar’s influence extends beyond media. She spoke at the Democratic National Convention, advocating for Latino voter turnout, and has been a leading voice on issues such as immigration reform, birthright citizenship, gun violence, reproductive justice, and climate policy. Kumar chairs the Latino Anti-Disinformation Lab and serves on the boards of EMILY'S List and the World Economic Forum Global Shapers. Her leadership credentials include recognition as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Council on Foreign Relations life member, Aspen Institute scholar, and Hunt Alternative Fund Prime Mover.
Kumar’s work has earned her recognition from Elle Magazine as one of the ten most influential women in Washington, D.C., Hispanic Business among the 100 most influential Latinos in America, and Latino Leaders among the 100 Most Influential Latinas. She received the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Leadership Award, the Women's Media Center Emerging Journalist Award, and was named a National Women's History Alliance honoree. She was also selected for the Carnegie Corporation of New York Great Immigrants, Great Americans award, which honors naturalized citizens who have made significant contributions to American society. Through her work at Voto Latino and in public discourse, Kumar shapes the conversation around inclusive democracy and the influence of the Latino electorate.
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Maria Teresa Kumar Speaking Topics
Named by Fast Company as among the most 100 Creative Minds in Business Worldwide for her unique use of technology, media and celebrity to make transformative change and mobilizing the fastest growing group of Americans, Maria Teresa Kumar intimately understands how to utilize innovative approaches to build movements and bring people together. Under her leadership, Voto Latino launched the first ever national mobile voter registration campaign and directly registered over a quarter-million voters, while influencing countless more, during the 2008 election. In this presentation, Kumar shares with audiences how to utilize social networks, technology, and other viral sharing resources to build and maintain buzz – whether for products, services, campaigns, or social causes.
In this well-informed, lively, and compelling presentation, Kumar addresses many of the issues driving our national discussion. From the ever-changing demographics in the U.S., to the business, economic, and political ramifications of such a shift. A reflection of her MSNBC show by the same name, Kumar engages audiences on some of the most important political, social, and economic topics facing us today.
With over $1.3 trillion dollars in purchasing power and a young, desirable demographic the growth opportunities for businesses are staggering. Kumar shares with audiences how this increasingly bi-lingual, 50 million plus Latino population within the U.S. presents enormous possibilities for organizations. Kumar illuminates audiences on how to embrace, cultivate, and cater to this unparalleled consumer base – and why organizations that do, will be far more prosperous than those that do not.
From immigration to education, economic policy, voter registration, and congressional redistricting, these are just a few of the many paramount issues that come to mind when discussing perhaps the most dramatic shift in American demographic. Few people are more informed and better equipped to speak on the changing landscape of American society – and most importantly, what it means for political campaigns, elections, economic prosperity, and business growth – than Maria Teresa Kumar. Highly sought out by business leaders, economic advisors, and campaign managers alike, Kumar shares with audiences her deep understanding of these issues, and how to successfully navigate through such unprecedented change.
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Speaking fees for Maria Teresa Kumar, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maria Teresa Kumar are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maria Teresa Kumar, 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 Maria Teresa Kumar speak about?
Maria Teresa Kumar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Innovation, College, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Political, Women, Female Leadership, Hispanic Heritage, Immigration, Government, TED, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking.
Where does Maria Teresa Kumar travel from?
Maria Teresa Kumar 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 Maria Teresa Kumar?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maria Teresa Kumar 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 Maria Teresa Kumar for your next private or corporate function.
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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.
Maria Teresa Kumar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Social Media, Innovation and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maria Teresa Kumar for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Maria Teresa Kumar 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 Dolores Huerta, Sylvia Acevedo and Diane Guerrero. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maria Teresa Kumar for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Maria Teresa Kumar Speaking Topics
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Building Movements: Leveraging Innovative and Creative Initiatives to Impact Change
Named by Fast Company as among the most 100 Creative Minds in Business Worldwide for her unique use of technology, media and celebrity to make transformative change and mobilizing the fastest growing group of Americans, Maria Teresa Kumar intimately understands how to utilize innovative approaches to build movements and bring people together. Under her leadership, Voto Latino launched the first ever national mobile voter registration campaign and directly registered over a quarter-million voters, while influencing countless more, during the 2008 election. In this presentation, Kumar shares with audiences how to utilize social networks, technology, and other viral sharing resources to build and maintain buzz – whether for products, services, campaigns, or social causes.
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Our Changing America
In this well-informed, lively, and compelling presentation, Kumar addresses many of the issues driving our national discussion. From the ever-changing demographics in the U.S., to the business, economic, and political ramifications of such a shift. A reflection of her MSNBC show by the same name, Kumar engages audiences on some of the most important political, social, and economic topics facing us today.
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Business Opportunities from the Largest Growing Consumer Market in the U.S.
With over $1.3 trillion dollars in purchasing power and a young, desirable demographic the growth opportunities for businesses are staggering. Kumar shares with audiences how this increasingly bi-lingual, 50 million plus Latino population within the U.S. presents enormous possibilities for organizations. Kumar illuminates audiences on how to embrace, cultivate, and cater to this unparalleled consumer base – and why organizations that do, will be far more prosperous than those that do not.
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Politics, Policy, and Prosperity
From immigration to education, economic policy, voter registration, and congressional redistricting, these are just a few of the many paramount issues that come to mind when discussing perhaps the most dramatic shift in American demographic. Few people are more informed and better equipped to speak on the changing landscape of American society – and most importantly, what it means for political campaigns, elections, economic prosperity, and business growth – than Maria Teresa Kumar. Highly sought out by business leaders, economic advisors, and campaign managers alike, Kumar shares with audiences her deep understanding of these issues, and how to successfully navigate through such unprecedented change.
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Maria Teresa Kumar Reviews
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The University of Alabama - Oct 13 2022
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The event was as one person said, "phenomenal." Maria Teresa was a pleasure to work with. I hope to work with you again in the future, it was seamless as always!
New York University - Feb 11 2020
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Is This The New America?
It's been difficult to follow the news during the past several months. Each night, Americans are painted a picture of a country plagued by xenophobic anxieties and narrow-minded potential leaders.
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Voto Latino's Maria Teresa Kumar to Host 'Changing America ...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Voto Latino President and CEO Maria Teresa Kumar will host "Changing America" on MSNBC's new portal of ...
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How do I book Maria Teresa Kumar to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maria Teresa Kumar 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 Maria Teresa Kumar, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Maria Teresa Kumar or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Maria Teresa Kumar for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Maria Teresa Kumar, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maria Teresa Kumar are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maria Teresa Kumar, 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 Maria Teresa Kumar speak about?
Maria Teresa Kumar is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Social Media, Innovation, College, Diversity & Inclusion, DEI, Political, Women, Female Leadership, Hispanic Heritage, Immigration, Government, TED, Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Civil Rights, Social Activism, Women's History Month, Influential Women, Thought Leadership and Disruptive Thinking. -
Where does Maria Teresa Kumar travel from?
Maria Teresa Kumar 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 Maria Teresa Kumar?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maria Teresa Kumar 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 Maria Teresa Kumar 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 Maria Teresa Kumar 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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