Robin J. Ely

Robin J. Ely

Keynote Speaker: Organizational Leadership Scholar & Harvard Business School Professor; Expert on Gender, Diversity & Inclusion; Author & Researcher

Robin J. Ely Biography

Robin J. Ely serves as the Warren Alpert Professor at Harvard Business School, where she holds the Diane B. Diver Chair of Administration and Applied Social Sciences and co-directs the Gender Initiative. Ely is recognized for her scholarship in gender, diversity, and leadership, contributing research on how inclusive organizational cultures impact performance and innovation. Her work addresses complex social dynamics within organizations, providing insights for leaders aiming to leverage diversity in the workplace.

Ely's professional experience includes founding and leading the Center for Gender, Race, Leadership, and Engagement, as well as authoring works such as "'Targeted' Gender Equality Programs: Tokenism, Ambivalence, or Catalyst?" and numerous Harvard Business School case studies on race, gender, and leadership. She has contributed to executive education by directing programs that provide leaders with strategies to create equitable workplaces. Ely's research into overcoming systemic biases has established her as a speaker and expert in inclusive leadership and organizational change.

Through her roles at Harvard Business School and her public speaking engagements, Ely addresses topics such as ambivalence in diversity initiatives and the importance of authentic inclusion. Her presentations focus on evidence-based approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering practical guidance for organizations seeking to address workplace bias and foster inclusive leadership.

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Robin J. Ely is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Human Resources, Corporate Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Business Leadership, Female Leadership, Gender Equality, DEI, Women in Business and Executive Leadership.

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Robin J. Ely is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Human Resources, Corporate Culture and Diversity & Inclusion. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Robin J. Ely can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kristie Kennedy, Nicole Yeary and Stephanie M. Kirkland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robin J. Ely for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/02/2026.
  • How do I book Robin J. Ely to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Robin J. Ely, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Robin J. Ely, 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 Robin J. Ely speak about?

  • Who is the agent for Robin J. Ely?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Robin J. Ely 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 Robin J. Ely 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 Robin J. Ely 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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