Ron Finley

Ron Finley

Keynote Speaker: Urban Farming & Healthy Eating Advocate; Founder of The Ron Finley Project

Ron Finley Biography

Ron Finley started his career as a fashion designer in Los Angeles, with his collection, the Dropdead Collexion, gaining traction in high-end stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Neiman Marcus. Alongside his work in fashion, he has also shown a keen interest in blaxploitation posters, with his collection being featured in Miramax's publication, "What It Is, What It Was". However, his passion extends beyond the realms of fashion and art to urban gardening, for which he has gained considerable recognition.

In 2010, Finley began planting fruits and vegetables on a strip of city-owned land, a move that eventually led to changes in Los Angeles' Residential Parkway Landscaping Guidelines. This initiative marked the birth of The Ron Finley Project, a gardening training facility located in South Central Los Angeles. His advocacy for urban farming and healthy eating has not only earned him a spot in documentary films like "Urban Fruit" and "Can You Dig This," but also a Masterclass on home gardening where he goes by the nickname, "Gangsta Gardener".

Finley's TED talk on guerrilla gardening has amassed over three million views, and his gardening initiatives have been termed revolutionary in a Los Angeles Times article. His work in starting a food revolution right from his front yard and promoting gardening as a means to combat food deserts has led to numerous collaboration proposals and celebrity endorsements. Finley continues his journey as an "ecolutionary," advocating for environmental and community health.

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Ron Finley Speaking Topics

children

people schools countries education work america folk united state

food

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Ron Finley Videos

Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener in South Central LA
Ron Finley at MAD4: "Save Your Food Save Your Life" - YouTube
A guerilla gardener in South Central LA | Ron Finley - YouTube

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What topics does Ron Finley speak about?

Ron Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Art & Design, Architecture, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism, Innovation and Fashion.

Where does Ron Finley travel from?

Ron Finley 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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Ron Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including TED, Art & Design and Architecture. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ron Finley 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 Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Michael Shellenberger and Alexandra Cousteau. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Finley for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/02/2026.

Ron Finley Speaking Topics

  • children

    people schools countries education work america folk united state

  • food

    energy system change fuel audience grain cheap health care

Ron Finley Videos

Ron Finley: A guerilla gardener in South Central LA
Ron Finley at MAD4: "Save Your Food Save Your Life" - YouTube
A guerilla gardener in South Central LA | Ron Finley - YouTube
Ron Finley - Zeitgeist Americas 2013
Ron Finley - Zeitgeist Americas 2013 - Clip

Ron Finley News

  • How do I book Ron Finley to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Ron Finley, 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 Ron Finley, 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 Ron Finley speak about?

    Ron Finley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TED, Art & Design, Architecture, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Sustainability, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Activism, Innovation and Fashion.
  • Where does Ron Finley travel from?

    Ron Finley 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 Ron Finley?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ron Finley 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 Ron Finley 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 Ron Finley 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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