Nneka Ogwumike
Keynote Speaker: WNBA Champion & MVP; 11-Time All-Star; Former President of WNBPA; No. 1 Overall WNBA Draft Pick
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Nneka Ogwumike Biography
Nneka Ogwumike is recognized as a significant figure in women's professional basketball. After a standout collegiate career at Stanford University, Ogwumike was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. Her accolades include the Rookie of the Year Award, the WNBA Most Valuable Player Award, and a WNBA championship. In the decisive Game 5 of the Finals, Ogwumike secured an offensive rebound and made the game-winning shot with 3.1 seconds remaining, leading Los Angeles to a 77-76 victory and its first championship in over a decade. During that season, she set a league record by making 23 consecutive field-goal attempts, highlighting her efficiency as a scorer.
Ogwumike's consistency is reflected in her 11 All-Star selections across 15 WNBA seasons. She also earned eight All-WNBA selections and seven All-Defensive honors, underscoring her impact on both ends of the court. Ogwumike won the Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award four times and maintained a career field-goal percentage above 53 percent. She finished her career ranked among the top five in league history for points, rebounds, and steals, and contributed to Team USA's two FIBA World Cup titles. Ogwumike also recorded the 100th double-double of her career, joining a select group of players in WNBA history to reach that milestone.
Off the court, Ogwumike served as president of the Women's National Basketball Players Association, leading negotiations for two collective bargaining agreements. These agreements resulted in the largest single salary increase for players from one CBA to the next in professional sports, as well as expanded benefits, player protections, and resources for both active and retired players. Ogwumike was re-elected to multiple terms as president, reflecting the trust placed in her leadership by her peers. During the league's bubble season, she balanced the demands of union leadership with her playing career, acknowledging the challenges that came with the role.
Throughout her career, Ogwumike combined scoring, rebounding, defense, and leadership, while also serving as an ambassador for women's basketball. A Stanford psychology graduate, she has addressed players, administrators, and union representatives during pivotal moments, advocating for collective action and social change. Ogwumike has spoken publicly about leadership, pay equity, and racial activism, with her perspectives featured on platforms such as NPR and Stanford Graduate School of Business, where she discussed the intersection of sports, race, and social change.
Ogwumike leaves the WNBA as a champion, MVP, and 11-time All-Star, with her influence as WNBPA president helping to reshape the league. Over 15 seasons, she modeled professionalism and advocated for improved opportunities for future players. With a combination of athletic achievement, labor leadership, and social advocacy, Ogwumike is regarded as a prominent voice in professional sports.
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What topics does Nneka Ogwumike speak about?
Nneka Ogwumike is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Athlete, Basketball, Sports, Sports Motivation, Influential Women, Women's Health, Inspirational, Mental Health, Anti-Bullying and Women.
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Nneka Ogwumike generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Nneka Ogwumike is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Athlete and Basketball. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nneka Ogwumike for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Nneka Ogwumike generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chiney Ogwumike, Maya Moore and Renee Montgomery. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nneka Ogwumike for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Nneka Ogwumike to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Nneka Ogwumike 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 Nneka Ogwumike, 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 Nneka Ogwumike or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Nneka Ogwumike for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nneka Ogwumike, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Nneka Ogwumike are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nneka Ogwumike, 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 Nneka Ogwumike speak about?
Nneka Ogwumike is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Athlete, Basketball, Sports, Sports Motivation, Influential Women, Women's Health, Inspirational, Mental Health, Anti-Bullying and Women. -
Where does Nneka Ogwumike travel from?
Nneka Ogwumike generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Nneka Ogwumike?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nneka Ogwumike 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 Nneka Ogwumike 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 Nneka Ogwumike 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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