Santa J. Ono

Santa J. Ono

Keynote Speaker: President at University of Michigan & Chair of the University Climate Change Coalition

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Santa J. Ono Biography

Santa J. Ono is the 15th and current President of University of Michigan. A biomedical scientist, entrepreneur and globally recognized leader in higher education, he has advised governments on education, innovation, science and mental health. He is the current Chair of the University Climate Change Coalition, serving a second term after Janet Napolitano. He has advised Fortune 500 companies and start up companies on research and development.

He was Chief Innovation Advisor for the Province of British Columbia when he was President of the University of British Columbia and on the Boards of Ohio Third Frontier and Uptown Consortium when he was President of University of Cincinnati. He has advocated for enhanced mental health support for students in schools and colleges to school systems, education ministers and government and increased such support at institutions he has led.

A frequent keynote or graduation speaker, he is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, the National Academy of Inventors and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. He is a recipient of the Professional Achievement Award from University of Chicago and was inducted into the Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars.

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Santa J. Ono Videos

A Year on Campus: University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono in ...
Opening Remarks: U-M President Santa Ono - YouTube
Zoe Clark Interviews Santa J. Ono and Kevin Guskiewicz | #MPC24 ...

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Speaking fees for Santa J. Ono, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Santa J. Ono are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Santa J. Ono, 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 Santa J. Ono speak about?

Santa J. Ono is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Leadership, Innovation, Motivational, Entrepreneurship, Education and Education Reform.

Where does Santa J. Ono travel from?

Santa J. Ono generally travels from Ann Arbor, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Santa J. Ono?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Santa J. Ono 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 Santa J. Ono 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 Santa J. Ono 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.


Santa J. Ono is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Leadership and Innovation. The estimated speaking fee range to book Santa J. Ono for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Santa J. Ono generally travels from Ann Arbor, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Afdhel Aziz, Carol Geary Schneider and Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Santa J. Ono for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/06/2025.

Santa J. Ono Videos

A Year on Campus: University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono in ...
Opening Remarks: U-M President Santa Ono - YouTube
Zoe Clark Interviews Santa J. Ono and Kevin Guskiewicz | #MPC24 ...
Santa Ono: Building Community via Social Media

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  • How do I book Santa J. Ono to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Santa J. Ono, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Santa J. Ono are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Santa J. Ono, 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 Santa J. Ono speak about?

    Santa J. Ono is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Leadership, Innovation, Motivational, Entrepreneurship, Education and Education Reform.
  • Where does Santa J. Ono travel from?

    Santa J. Ono generally travels from Ann Arbor, MI, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Santa J. Ono?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Santa J. Ono 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 Santa J. Ono 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 Santa J. Ono 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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