Pamela Slaughter
Keynote Speaker: Founder & Executive Director of People of Color Outdoors
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Pamela Slaughter Biography
Pamela Slaughter is the founder and executive director of People of Color Outdoors, a nonprofit organization focused on providing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities with safe and affirming access to natural spaces and outdoor experiences. Drawing from her personal experiences with racial discrimination in outdoor settings, Slaughter established People of Color Outdoors to address the barriers that BIPOC individuals and families encounter when engaging with nature. She launched the organization as a grassroots initiative and transitioned it to nonprofit status, emphasizing sustainable, community-centered solutions in outdoor recreation and environmental justice.
Under Slaughter's leadership, People of Color Outdoors has developed a range of programming designed to deepen participants' connection with the natural world. The organization hosts regular outdoor activities, including hiking, paddling, and camping excursions, with a strategy of repeating outings to build participant confidence and familiarity with natural spaces. Additionally, People of Color Outdoors operates People of Color Outdoor Guardians, an environmental education program for elementary students, as well as specialized cohorts of kayak paddle leaders and sensory walk leaders. This multifaceted programming supports inclusive pathways into outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship.
As an advocate for diversity in outdoor activities, Slaughter addresses systemic barriers to nature access and demonstrates expertise in community organizing, nonprofit management, and environmental equity. Through keynote speaking engagements and public advocacy, she highlights the importance of creating healing outdoor experiences that enable BIPOC communities to reclaim their relationship with nature and build the confidence to engage with natural spaces independently. Her work has established her as a credible voice on environmental equity and inclusive outdoor recreation.
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Pamela Slaughter Speaking Topics
Audiences will hear about Pamela’s life growing up in Portland, OR, and developing a love for nature. They will hear about the racist encounters that she and her children experienced while enjoying time in natural spaces, and how those traumatic events shaped their lives and ultimately led to the creation of People of Color Outdoors.
Audiences will also learn ways that they can help BIPOC to have more equitable access to natural spaces.
Audiences will learn about Oregon’s history of being the only state in the US that banned Black people from living in the state. They will hear about how that history and other racist laws influenced many racist people to choose Oregon as their home, and how many still believe that Black people do not really belong in Oregon, especially in natural spaces.
Audiences will learn why it’s important for BIPOC to access nature, and what they can do as individuals to help.
This talk shares how People of Color came to be and focuses on the powerful impact the non-profit has had in the BIPOC community in Portland, Oregon. Audiences learn about how and why People of Color grew from having a membership of 475 in 2020 to over 5,000 in 2023.
Audiences will learn about the People of Color Outdoor Guardians and other programs that have developed to serve the needs of the BIPOC community in the Portland, OR area.
Audience members will learn how they can support the movement for equity for BIPOC in nature.
Pamela Slaughter Videos
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How much does it cost to book Pamela Slaughter for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Pamela Slaughter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Pamela Slaughter are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pamela Slaughter, 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 Pamela Slaughter speak about?
Pamela Slaughter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Real Estate, Extreme Sports, Diversity & Inclusion, Author, Women, Education, Adventure, Conservation, Environment, Sustainability, Earth Day, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Non-Profit and TED.
Where does Pamela Slaughter travel from?
Pamela Slaughter generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Pamela Slaughter?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pamela Slaughter 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 Pamela Slaughter 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 Pamela Slaughter 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.
Pamela Slaughter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Real Estate, Extreme Sports and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pamela Slaughter for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Pamela Slaughter generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sucheta Rawal, Meg Lowman and Rue Mapp. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pamela Slaughter for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Pamela Slaughter Speaking Topics
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Why Was People of Color Outdoors Started, Anyway?
Audiences will hear about Pamela’s life growing up in Portland, OR, and developing a love for nature. They will hear about the racist encounters that she and her children experienced while enjoying time in natural spaces, and how those traumatic events shaped their lives and ultimately led to the creation of People of Color Outdoors.
Audiences will also learn ways that they can help BIPOC to have more equitable access to natural spaces.
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How Oregon’s History Contributed to the Need for People of Color Outdoors
Audiences will learn about Oregon’s history of being the only state in the US that banned Black people from living in the state. They will hear about how that history and other racist laws influenced many racist people to choose Oregon as their home, and how many still believe that Black people do not really belong in Oregon, especially in natural spaces.
Audiences will learn why it’s important for BIPOC to access nature, and what they can do as individuals to help.
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Does People of Color Outdoors Make a Difference in Oregon?
This talk shares how People of Color came to be and focuses on the powerful impact the non-profit has had in the BIPOC community in Portland, Oregon. Audiences learn about how and why People of Color grew from having a membership of 475 in 2020 to over 5,000 in 2023.
Audiences will learn about the People of Color Outdoor Guardians and other programs that have developed to serve the needs of the BIPOC community in the Portland, OR area.
Audience members will learn how they can support the movement for equity for BIPOC in nature.
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Pamela Slaughter Videos
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Pamela Slaughter News
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Announcing the 2022 Joey Pope Award for Parks Leadership Nominees & 2022 Honoree
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People Of Color Outdoors Founder Pamela Slaughter Shares Her Guide To Hiking In Portland
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Oregonians of color are building relationships in the outdoors
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ONE37pm Speaks With Pamela Slaughter, founder of PDX People of Colors Outdoors
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The Beaver State Podcast Episode 44: People of Color Outdoors with Pamela Slaughter
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How do I book Pamela Slaughter to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Pamela Slaughter 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 Pamela Slaughter, 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 Pamela Slaughter or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Pamela Slaughter for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Pamela Slaughter, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Pamela Slaughter are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Pamela Slaughter, 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 Pamela Slaughter speak about?
Pamela Slaughter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Real Estate, Extreme Sports, Diversity & Inclusion, Author, Women, Education, Adventure, Conservation, Environment, Sustainability, Earth Day, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Non-Profit and TED. -
Where does Pamela Slaughter travel from?
Pamela Slaughter generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Pamela Slaughter?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Pamela Slaughter 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 Pamela Slaughter 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 Pamela Slaughter 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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