Nina Turner

Nina Turner

Keynote Speaker: Thought Leader, Activist, Senior Fellow at Institute on Race, Power & Political Economy; Former Ohio State Senator & Professor

Nina Turner Biography

Nina Turner, the oldest of seven children, grew up in a working-class family in Cleveland’s Lee-Harvard community. After working her way through college and graduate school—she earned an associate’s degree from Cuyahoga Community College and a bachelor’s and a master’s from Cleveland State University—she started a career dedicated to keeping Ohio working families afloat.

Turner made history in 2005 as the first woman to represent ward one on the Cleveland City Council, and again in 2008 as the first African American woman to serve as a state senator in Ohio’s 25th District. She went on to serve as the chair of party engagement for the Ohio Democratic Party, leading the effort to build a more robust and inclusive organizing infrastructure and support for local Democratic candidates across the state.

Turner took her record of accomplishments and commitment to justice to the nation when she became a national surrogate for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign and national co-chair for Bernie 2020. Her extensive travels showed her the commonality of the struggles faced by people in communities across the country. Between those two campaigns, Turner served as the president of the national grassroots political organization Our Revolution. When the Congressional Seat in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District became open, she ran a grassroots campaign focused on advancing progressive ideas and policies that would lift the working families of Northeast Ohio.

Turner is a wife and mother and a proud grandmother. She is a former assistant professor of history at her alma mater, Cuyahoga Community College; a member of Sigma Gamma Rho; and the host of the “Hello Somebody” podcast on iHeartRadio. When she is not speaking truth to power, she enjoys traveling, working out, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

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Nina Turner Videos

Nina Turner: AOC's Bernie Endorsement IS Feminism
Voters Should Pick Senator Sanders Because He Is ‘Consistent’
Nina Turner Fires Up Bernie's Brooklyn Crowd

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What topics does Nina Turner speak about?

Nina Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Government, Author, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Influential Women, Female Leadership and Democrat.

Where does Nina Turner travel from?

Nina Turner generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Nina Turner?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nina Turner 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 Nina Turner for your next private or corporate function.

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Nina Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Political, Government and Author. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nina Turner for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Nina Turner generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angela Rye, Joy-Ann Reid and Valerie Jarrett. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nina Turner for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/11/2025.

Nina Turner Videos

Nina Turner: AOC's Bernie Endorsement IS Feminism
Voters Should Pick Senator Sanders Because He Is ‘Consistent’
Nina Turner Fires Up Bernie's Brooklyn Crowd
Turner On Strengthening The Democratic Party, Her New Podcast, Bernie

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  • How do I book Nina Turner to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Nina Turner, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nina Turner, 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 Nina Turner speak about?

    Nina Turner is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Political, Government, Author, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Influential Women, Female Leadership and Democrat.
  • Where does Nina Turner travel from?

    Nina Turner generally travels from Cleveland, OH, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Nina Turner?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nina Turner 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 Nina Turner 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 Nina Turner 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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