Shaun R. Harper
Keynote Speaker: Education Policy Scholar & University Professor at USC; Executive Director of USC Race & Equity Center; Author of "The Big Lie About Race in America's Schools"
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Shaun R. Harper Biography
Dr. Shaun R. Harper is a Provost Professor in the Rossier School of Education and Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, where he holds the Clifford and Betty Allen Chair in Urban Leadership and serves as executive director of the USC Race and Equity Center. Harper was appointed University Professor, a distinction held by a select group of USC faculty members. He founded the Center for the Study of Race and Equity in Education at the University of Pennsylvania, which later became the USC Race and Equity Center.
Harper's research addresses race, gender, and equity in education, corporate, and policy environments. He has published 14 books and authored more than 125 peer-reviewed articles and academic publications. His notable works include "Student Engagement in Higher Education," "College Men and Masculinities," "Advancing Black Male Student Success from Preschool through Ph.D.," and "Scandals in College Sports." Harvard Education Press published his book "The Big Lie About Race in America's Schools," and Teachers College Press published "Let's Talk About DEI: Productive Disagreements About America's Most Polarizing Topics." Harper's research has been cited in over 26,000 published studies, referenced on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, and included in multiple amicus briefs submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Harper served as president of the American Educational Research Association and the Association for the Study of Higher Education. He was inducted into the National Academy of Education and appointed by President Joe Biden to the National Board for Education Sciences. Harper also served on President Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper Advisory Council, contributed to the national education policy committee for the Biden-Harris Campaign, and participated in California Governor Gavin Newsom's statewide task force. He has testified before Congress, spoken at White House and federal agency events, and led the White House Summit on Educational Excellence for African Americans.
Harper has published extensively in academic journals and contributed articles to Washington Post, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Chronicle of Higher Education, and other major newspapers and magazines. His research and commentary have been featured in New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, and numerous other news outlets, and he has been interviewed on CNN, MSNBC, ESPN, PBS NewsHour, and NPR. Harper is the recipient of multiple awards in the field of education and six honorary degrees. He has been recognized in Education Week as one of the 10 most influential scholars in education. Major philanthropic organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates, Lumina, Ford, Kellogg, and Open Society Foundations, have awarded him $26 million in grants, reflecting the impact of his scholarship and advocacy on equity in American education.
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Shaun R. Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Culture and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shaun R. Harper for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Shaun R. Harper 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 Afrika Afeni Mills, Beverly Tatum and Tim Wise. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shaun R. Harper for an upcoming event.
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What topics does Shaun R. Harper speak about?
Shaun R. Harper is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Education, Professors, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, LGBTQ, Black Heritage, Belonging, Education Reform, DEI and College. -
Where does Shaun R. Harper travel from?
Shaun R. Harper 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 Shaun R. Harper?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shaun R. Harper 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Shaun R. Harper 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 Shaun R. Harper 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. -
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