Shantell Thomas

Shantell Thomas

Keynote Speaker: Technology & Diversity Marketer; Mentor; Storyteller; Inclusion & Culture Practitioner

Shantell Thomas Biography

Shantell Thomas’s drive is simple - to help build workplaces where she’d genuinely like to work! Thomas built her career as a marketer in the technology industry, which is known for groundbreaking products that shape our lives in countless ways. But behind every innovation, are people. Thomas is deeply interested in the workplace experience of the people behind those innovations. That deep interest became the passion which shifted her focus from marketing products to focusing on the people behind them.

Her journey started first as a Diversity & Inclusion practitioner, then evolved into an Employee Experience leader. Most recently she delivered an enhanced experience for an organization size of 25K+ employees at Amazon Web Services. Across the span of a 25-year career, I have had the privilege of contributing to other Global Fortune 500 technology companies including IBM, Avalara, and Lenovo.

As Inside Out Strategies {iOS} employee number one, Thomas’s mission is to bring an {EX2CX} approach to organizations - demonstrating the immense value of engaging employees with the same intentionality and care as you would your customers.

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Shantell Thomas Speaking Topics

4Ps of Inclusion

Evidence on the impact of purpose on performance is growing. Companies with authentic purpose embedded in their core business activities have been shown to achieve more. Let’s begin with purpose as we explore how people, product and profit are all integrated.

Intentionally Inclusive

“If you do not intentionally include, you unintentionally exclude”- -Joe Gerstandt Discover practical ways your organization can implement inclusion intentionally

A Case Study: Reverse Mentoring

Reverse Mentoring was first popularized by former GE Chairman Jack Welsh in the ‘90s to raise awareness among senior executives. Learn how you can do it for your organization.

Shantell Thomas Videos

Black Tech Talent Episode 5 ft. Shantell Thomas
Shantell Thomas - Technology Marketer

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How much does it cost to book Shantell Thomas for a speaking engagement?

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

Shantell Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, DEI, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Storytelling, Marketing, Technology, Black History Month, Black Heritage, Anti-Racism, Women, Human Resources, Women's History Month, Female Leadership, Influential Women and College.

Where does Shantell Thomas travel from?

Shantell Thomas generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Shantell Thomas?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shantell Thomas 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 Shantell Thomas 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 Shantell Thomas 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.


Shantell Thomas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Culture and DEI. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shantell Thomas for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shantell Thomas generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Xernona Clayton and Joshua Dodds. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shantell Thomas for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 25/06/2025.

Shantell Thomas Speaking Topics

  • 4Ps of Inclusion

    Evidence on the impact of purpose on performance is growing. Companies with authentic purpose embedded in their core business activities have been shown to achieve more. Let’s begin with purpose as we explore how people, product and profit are all integrated.

  • Intentionally Inclusive

    “If you do not intentionally include, you unintentionally exclude”- -Joe Gerstandt Discover practical ways your organization can implement inclusion intentionally

  • A Case Study: Reverse Mentoring

    Reverse Mentoring was first popularized by former GE Chairman Jack Welsh in the ‘90s to raise awareness among senior executives. Learn how you can do it for your organization.

Shantell Thomas Videos

Black Tech Talent Episode 5 ft. Shantell Thomas
Shantell Thomas - Technology Marketer
  • How do I book Shantell Thomas to speak at my event?

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

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

  • Where does Shantell Thomas travel from?

    Shantell Thomas generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Shantell Thomas?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shantell Thomas 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 Shantell Thomas 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 Shantell Thomas 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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