Samantha Vinograd

Samantha Vinograd

Keynote Speaker: National Security Analyst, Senior Advisor at Biden Institute, Counterterrorism Official

Samantha Vinograd Biography

Samantha Vinograd is a National Security and Risk Assessment Expert with a rich background in public policy and strategic communications. She currently serves as a senior advisor for the Biden Institute and as the National Security Analyst for CNN. She is also the co-founder and managing director at Global Opportunity Advisors, an organization that helps C Suite decision-makers scale their businesses globally. Additionally, she holds the role of Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism, Threat Prevention, and Law Enforcement Policy under the Biden Administration.

Vinograd began her career in Baghdad working for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, focusing on global economic policy and counter-terrorism, and subsequently served on President Obama’s National Security Council as the Director for Iraq, Director for International Economics, and Senior Advisor to the National Security Advisor. She later worked in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and joined Goldman Sachs in 2013, focusing on building public-private sector partnerships. She also served as the Public Policy Lead at Stripe, an online payment processing company.

She received her B.A. in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Pennsylvania and her M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown University. Vinograd is a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, a Senior Advisor at the University of Delaware’s Biden Institute, and a Trustee at Save the Children US. She is a regular contributor to CBS News and has appeared on "Face the Nation." Her published works are featured in outlets including Politico, War on the Rocks, and the Cipher Brief, and she is fluent in French and proficient in Arabic and Hebrew. Vinograd's extensive speaking topics include geopolitical risk, homeland security, disinformation, and combating antisemitism worldwide.

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Samantha Vinograd Speaking Topics

  • Geopolitical risk
  • Homeland and national security
  • China
  • Russia
  • Terrorism and targeted violence (international terrorism and domestic)
  • Fentanyl crisis
  • Disinformation
  • Threats to faith based communities
  • Immigration and border security
  • Law enforcement reform
  • Supply chain risk

Samantha Vinograd Videos

NCITE Presents: Protecting Faith-Based Communities with Samantha Vinograd
ENVISION22: Fireside Chat with Sam Vinograd

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What topics does Samantha Vinograd speak about?

Samantha Vinograd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Economy, Environmental Policy, World Affairs, Political, College, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability and ESG.

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Samantha Vinograd generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Samantha Vinograd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Government, Economy and Environmental Policy. The estimated speaking fee range to book Samantha Vinograd for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Samantha Vinograd generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Van Jones, Tala Dowlatshahi and Audra Wilson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Samantha Vinograd for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 13/06/2025.

Samantha Vinograd Speaking Topics

    • Geopolitical risk
    • Homeland and national security
    • China
    • Russia
    • Terrorism and targeted violence (international terrorism and domestic)
    • Fentanyl crisis
    • Disinformation
    • Threats to faith based communities
    • Immigration and border security
    • Law enforcement reform
    • Supply chain risk

Samantha Vinograd Videos

NCITE Presents: Protecting Faith-Based Communities with Samantha Vinograd
ENVISION22: Fireside Chat with Sam Vinograd
  • How do I book Samantha Vinograd to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Samantha Vinograd, 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 $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Samantha Vinograd, 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 Samantha Vinograd speak about?

    Samantha Vinograd is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Government, Economy, Environmental Policy, World Affairs, Political, College, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability and ESG.
  • Where does Samantha Vinograd travel from?

    Samantha Vinograd generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Samantha Vinograd?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Samantha Vinograd 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 Samantha Vinograd 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 Samantha Vinograd 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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