Patricia Russell McCloud

Patricia Russell McCloud

Keynote Speaker: Former Attorney, Diversity & Inclusion Expert, Author

Patricia Russell McCloud Biography

Patricia Russell-McCloud is a former attorney and an acclaimed professional orator recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the top five business motivators in America and one of the top 10 speakers in the country. She delivers more than 200 speeches annually to both private and public organizations across the United States and internationally. Her dynamic delivery style is rooted in research and statistical data, which makes her presentations both engaging and substantive. Her most recent literary work, "A Is for Attitude: An Alphabet for Living," uses the alphabet as a touchstone and truly inspires readers to reach their highest potential.

Russell-McCloud specializes in keynote topics such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Gender Issues, Women in Business, and Work/Life Balance. Her ability to substantively address issues—including achieving excellence, assuming leadership, managing workplace diversity, and addressing women and youth issues, business ownership, and business operation—has motivated numerous audiences to make a positive difference. She has been the speaker of choice for notable organizations including AARP, AT&T, Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club, General Motors, American Honda, McDonald’s, Northrop Grumman, General Electric, Xerox, Procter & Gamble, and The United States Postal Service.

Russell-McCloud is President of Russell-McCloud & Associates, a speaking association based in Atlanta, Georgia. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, she is a graduate of Kentucky State University and Howard University School of Law. She completed intensive study in law at Harvard University and served as Chief of the Complaints Branch at the Broadcast Bureau for the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC. As the 11th National President of The Links, Inc., and The Links Foundation, Inc., she ushered in an era of organizational change in this prestigious 59-year-old civic-minded organization of 12,000 empowered African American women who provide volunteer services in 40 states, the District of Columbia, the Bahamas, and South Africa. She has been featured in national publications including "Black Enterprise," "Ebony," and "Essence," and graced the cover of "SPEAKER Magazine" in July/August 2007.

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Patricia Russell McCloud Speaking Topics

Strategies to Be Your Best—All the Time

Diversity:Celebrate the Difference

Diversity: Working Together Works

Leadership: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!

Leadership: The Unexpected Reward

Patricia Russell McCloud Videos

Patrica Russell McCloud Lincoln University Commencement ...
Women of Vision by Patricia Russell McCloud - YouTube
Patricia Russell-McCloud echoes Martin Luther King's call for unity ...

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What topics does Patricia Russell McCloud speak about?

Patricia Russell McCloud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Human Resources, Motivational, Corporate Culture, Women, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Government, Law, Business, College, Education, Leadership and Culture.

Where does Patricia Russell McCloud travel from?

Patricia Russell McCloud generally travels from Georgia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Patricia Russell McCloud?

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Patricia Russell McCloud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Patricia Russell McCloud for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Patricia Russell McCloud generally travels from Georgia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dr. Kimberly Harden, Malaak Compton and Star Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Patricia Russell McCloud for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Patricia Russell McCloud Speaking Topics

  • Strategies to Be Your Best—All the Time

  • Diversity:Celebrate the Difference

  • Diversity: Working Together Works

  • Leadership: Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!

  • Leadership: The Unexpected Reward

Patricia Russell McCloud Videos

Patrica Russell McCloud Lincoln University Commencement ...
Women of Vision by Patricia Russell McCloud - YouTube
Patricia Russell-McCloud echoes Martin Luther King's call for unity ...
Creating the Path with Pat Russell McCloud - Monday is Coming ...
American Airlines Power Lunch Part4 Patricia Russell-McCloud
  • How do I book Patricia Russell McCloud to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Patricia Russell McCloud, 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 $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Patricia Russell McCloud, 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 Patricia Russell McCloud speak about?

    Patricia Russell McCloud is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Inspirational, Human Resources, Motivational, Corporate Culture, Women, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Government, Law, Business, College, Education, Leadership and Culture.
  • Where does Patricia Russell McCloud travel from?

    Patricia Russell McCloud generally travels from Georgia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Patricia Russell McCloud?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Patricia Russell McCloud 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 Patricia Russell McCloud 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 Russell McCloud 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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