Patricia R. Sheikh
Keynote Speaker: International Agricultural Trade & Development Expert; Managing Partner, Innovative Agricultural Solutions; Former USDA Senior Leader
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Patricia R. Sheikh Biography
Patricia R. Sheikh is an international agricultural trade and development expert whose career spans more than three decades of shaping U.S. global agricultural policy. As managing partner of Innovative Agricultural Solutions, she provides strategic solutions for clients interested in agricultural production, trade policy, promotion, investment opportunities, and business advisory services.
Sheikh brings over 35 years of expertise in global trade and development, having worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service in several senior-level positions, including managing global trade relations at bilateral, regional, and global levels.
During her tenure at the USDA, Sheikh served as deputy administrator of the Office of Capacity Building and Development at the Foreign Agricultural Service, where she led USDA's global trade and development programs, overseeing food assistance, trade capacity building, and agricultural development initiatives. She developed the first Africa trade and development strategy at the Foreign Agricultural Service and contributed to advancing agricultural trade and policy under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Sheikh also served as deputy administrator of international trade policy, world cotton coordinator, and trade analyst at the Office of Foreign Economic Policy. Additionally, she served as acting deputy under secretary for USDA's Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services.
In the private and nonprofit sectors, Sheikh served as director of agribusiness, trade and health for the Corporate Council on Africa, promoting trade and investment between the United States and African nations. She later joined Roots of Peace as senior vice president of programs, an organization focused on transforming war-torn agricultural lands into productive farmland. Sheikh has also been appointed to the board of directors of Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture. As a board member of the National Industrial Hemp Council of America, she joined the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Tobacco, Cotton, Peanuts and Hemp, expanding her influence across emerging agricultural sectors.
Sheikh has received recognition for her work, including the Presidential Meritorious Executive Award and the Presidential Rank Award. She has served as an advisory board member for the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Tuskegee University, The German Marshall Fund, and Leadership Africa. Sheikh also serves on the advisory council of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and political science with a minor in economics from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a Master of Arts in international relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, D.C. Her policy expertise and global network position her as an authoritative voice on agricultural trade, food security, and international development.
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Patricia R. Sheikh Speaking Topics
International Agricultural Trade; Policy; World Trade Organization and the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures; Climate Resilient Agriculture; Smart Agriculture; Business and Partnership Development; Commodity Analysis; Compliance Training; Health, Nutrition and Agriculture; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Agricultural Value Chains; New Market Product Development; Strategy Development; Enterprise and Community Development; Post-Harvest Loss Reduction; Connecting Businesses with Agricultural Exports; Inclusive Economic Growth; and Inclusion of Women and Youth in Agriculture.
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Patricia R. Sheikh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Agriculture, Economy, Environmental Science, Science, Environment, Sustainability, Female Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Influential Women, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Strategic Leadership and Business Consulting.
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Patricia R. Sheikh generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Patricia R. Sheikh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Agriculture, Economy and Environmental Science. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patricia R. Sheikh for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Patricia R. Sheikh generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Christophe Pelletier, Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Sarah Frey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patricia R. Sheikh for an upcoming event.
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Patricia R. Sheikh Speaking Topics
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International Agricultural Trade; Policy; World Trade Organization and the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures; Climate Resilient Agriculture; Smart Agriculture; Business and Partnership Development; Commodity Analysis; Compliance Training; Health, Nutrition and Agriculture; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Agricultural Value Chains; New Market Product Development; Strategy Development; Enterprise and Community Development; Post-Harvest Loss Reduction; Connecting Businesses with Agricultural Exports; Inclusive Economic Growth; and Inclusion of Women and Youth in Agriculture.
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How do I book Patricia R. Sheikh to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Patricia R. Sheikh 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 Patricia R. Sheikh, 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 Patricia R. Sheikh or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Patricia R. Sheikh for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Patricia R. Sheikh, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Patricia R. Sheikh are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Patricia R. Sheikh, 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 Patricia R. Sheikh speak about?
Patricia R. Sheikh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Agriculture, Economy, Environmental Science, Science, Environment, Sustainability, Female Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Influential Women, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Executive Leadership, Strategic Leadership and Business Consulting. -
Where does Patricia R. Sheikh travel from?
Patricia R. Sheikh generally travels from Maryland, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Patricia R. Sheikh?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Patricia R. Sheikh 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 Patricia R. Sheikh 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 Patricia R. Sheikh 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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