Roya Hakakian
Keynote Speaker: Iranian-American Writer, Middle Eastern Women’s Rights Advocate, Guggenheim Fellow
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Roya Hakakian Biography
Roya Hakakian is an Iranian-American writer, journalist, public speaker, and a renowned voice on Middle Eastern women's rights, particularly focusing on the plight of women in Iran. Her opinion columns, essays, and book reviews appear in leading English language publications, including the New York Times, New York Review of Books, and The Atlantic. She contributes to the Persian Literary Review and served as the poetry editor of Par Magazine. Hakakian's works often explore themes related to Iran, including societal and political issues.
Hakakian is the author of several significant works, including "Journey from the Land of No: A Girlhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran," which was a Publishers Weekly's Best Book of the Year and an Elle Magazine's Best Nonfiction Book of 2004. Her latest book, "A Beginner's Guide to America: For the Immigrant and the Curious," provides insight into the unique position of America as a beacon of hope for immigrants and refugees, and has been praised as a contemporary Tocquevillian account by The Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe. She also authored "Assassins of the Turquoise Palace," a detailed account of Tehran’s terror campaign against Iranian dissidents in Western Europe, which was named a Notable Book of 2011 by the New York Times Book Review. Additionally, Hakakian has written two collections of poetry in Persian, the first of which, "For the Sake of Water," received honorable mention in the Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World and was nominated as the poetry book of the year by Iran News in 1993.
A recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship in nonfiction in 2008, Hakakian has engaged with numerous prestigious institutions and has spoken on a variety of platforms, including CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS and MSNBC. She has also appeared in Washington D.C. for the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee and the State Department with US Secretary Antony Blinken. Hakakian's insights have been sought after at various venues, addressing issues such as the historic trial following the assassination of Iranian Kurdish leaders in Berlin and the complexities surrounding the hijab in both Western democracies and autocratic societies. Born and raised in a Jewish family in Tehran, Hakakian came to the United States in May 1985 on political asylum, continually drawing from her personal experiences to enrich her discussions and writings.
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A Girldhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran
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Roya Hakakian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Social Activism, Middle Eastern Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Women's Rights, Faith & Religion, Security & Defense, Jewish Heritage, Government, Civil Rights, Journalism, News & Media, College, Inspirational, World Affairs, Spirituality, Women, Influential Women, Literary and Culture.
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Roya Hakakian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Social Activism and Middle Eastern Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Roya Hakakian for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Roya Hakakian generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mariane Pearl, Asra Nomani and Erin Gruwell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Roya Hakakian for an upcoming event.
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The Jews of Iran Today
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Iran 101: An Insider's Guide to A Country in Turmoil
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The Fundamentals of an Iranian in Exile
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Global Anti-Semitism Rising: What About Iran?
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JOURNEY FROM THE LAND OF NO:
A Girldhood Caught in Revolutionary Iran
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How much does it cost to book Roya Hakakian for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Roya Hakakian, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Roya Hakakian, 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 Roya Hakakian speak about?
Roya Hakakian is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Social Activism, Middle Eastern Heritage, Diversity & Inclusion, Women's Rights, Faith & Religion, Security & Defense, Jewish Heritage, Government, Civil Rights, Journalism, News & Media, College, Inspirational, World Affairs, Spirituality, Women, Influential Women, Literary and Culture. -
Where does Roya Hakakian travel from?
Roya Hakakian generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Roya Hakakian?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Roya Hakakian 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 Roya Hakakian 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 Roya Hakakian 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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