Maureen Dunne

Maureen Dunne

Keynote Speaker: CEO of Autism Community Ventures; Neurodiversity Inclusion & Authentic Leadership Speaker; Rhodes Scholar; Elected Official

Maureen Dunne Biography

Dr. Maureen Dunne is a bestselling author, cognitive scientist, global keynote speaker, board director, and neurodivergent business leader driving systems change in business, technology, education, and public policy.

As CEO of Autism Community Ventures, a neurodiversity consultancy firm, Dr. Dunne has been retained by some of the world's top brands, Fortune 500 companies, leading start-ups, and global non-profit organizations as a neurodiversity expert and organizational change leader with over two decades of experience.

Her work has been featured widely in major media, including Forbes, Bloomberg, MIT Sloan Management Review, Fast Company, Big Think, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, SHRM, TechCrunch, People Management Magazine, Chicago Tribune, DiversityQ, UNLEASH, Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People, and Inside Higher Ed. Dr. Dunne has been a Keynote Speaker at the United Nations, Stanford University, London Tech Week, the National Science Foundation, and other prominent venues. She has also served as a featured speaker at The Atlantic Festival, the Global Education Summit, TechCrunch Disrupt, The Next Web Conference, Cornell University, Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), and LEGO Foundation.

Dr. Dunne is also the author of the 2024 bestselling book, "The Neurodiversity Edge." "The Neurodiversity Edge" made the USA Today National Bestseller List (Top 150 books across all genres), Porchlight Book Company's Business Book Bestseller List, as well as #1 New Bestseller in several categories on Amazon. SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) selected Dr. Dunne's book as one of twelve to feature on its recommended 2024 summer reading list. It was also selected as an Editor Pick at Audible to be featured during Neurodiversity Acceptance Month.

She is the first community college graduate to be awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for study at New College, Oxford and is a former National Science Foundation Fellow. She currently serves as a faculty affiliate at the Discovery Partners Institute, a billion-dollar public/private partnership to drive economic development through business innovation and entrepreneurship and as an advisory board member at Cornell University. She is the former President of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association where she drove the legislative and policy agenda for the state of Illinois, the third largest community college system in the United States with 48 member colleges, serving over 700,000 students. At the national level, she represents the interests of more than 12 million students in the USA and beyond. In these leadership roles, she has driven real-world change in workforce development, education, and policy, paving new economic opportunity pathways for neurodivergent people around the world.

She received joint BA/MA degrees from the University of Chicago, her MSc from the London School of Economics, and her doctorate from the University of Oxford, where she attended as a Rhodes Scholar.

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Maureen Dunne Speaking Topics

Neurodiversity in the Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Lateral Thinking and Thinking Differently to Solve Complex Problems

Authentic Leadership in Polarizing Times

Neurodiversity Inclusion and Our Collective Future

We are at a historic turning point with the neurodiversity movement and this talk is focused on the importance of investing in neurodiversity innovation and what models of authentic inclusion looks like

Maureen Dunne Videos

Midday Fix: Dr. Maureen Dunne - author of The Neurodiversity Edge
Dr. Maureen Dunne Sizzle Reel
Distinguished Alumni Presentations: Maureen Dunne

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Maureen Dunne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Education and DEI. The estimated speaking fee range to book Maureen Dunne for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Maureen Dunne generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maryanne Wolf, Lydia X. Z. Brown and David E. Hull-Watters. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maureen Dunne for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 31/10/2024.

Maureen Dunne Speaking Topics

  • Neurodiversity in the Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Lateral Thinking and Thinking Differently to Solve Complex Problems

  • Authentic Leadership in Polarizing Times

  • Neurodiversity Inclusion and Our Collective Future

    We are at a historic turning point with the neurodiversity movement and this talk is focused on the importance of investing in neurodiversity innovation and what models of authentic inclusion looks like

Maureen Dunne Videos

Midday Fix: Dr. Maureen Dunne - author of The Neurodiversity Edge
Dr. Maureen Dunne Sizzle Reel
Distinguished Alumni Presentations: Maureen Dunne

Maureen Dunne News

  • How do I book Maureen Dunne to speak at my event?

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

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

    Maureen Dunne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Education, DEI, Disability, Social Justice, Mental Health, Thought Leadership, Neurodiversity and Belonging.
  • Where does Maureen Dunne travel from?

    Maureen Dunne generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Maureen Dunne?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Maureen Dunne 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 Maureen Dunne 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 Maureen Dunne 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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