Stacy Smith

Stacy Smith

Keynote Speaker: Founder & Director of the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative at the University of Southern California

Stacy Smith Biography

Dr. Stacy L. Smith is the Founder and Director of the Media, Diversity, and Social Change Initiative at the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism at the University of Southern California, where she is also an Associate Professor. Her work examines gender, race, LGBT status, disability and age on screen and gender and race/ethnicity behind the camera in cinematic content as well as barriers and opportunities facing women and people of color in the entertainment industry. She also conducts economic analyses related to diversity and the financial performance of films. Smith is a world leader, with speaking engagements ranging from the TED Women stage to the United Nations. Her research sets the global standard for data on employment diversity in entertainment, and she is a trusted source to the entertainment industry. Her work is cited widely by both corporate and educational audiences.

Smith has written more than 100 journal articles, book chapters, and reports on content patterns and effects of the media. Her research has been written about in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, fivethirtyeight.com, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, Newsweek, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Wired and USA Today, among others. She has a co-edited essay in Maria Shriver's book, A Woman's Nation Changes Everything. Her most recent research reports include the Comprehensive Annenberg Report on Diversity (CARD), multiple landmark studies with Sundance Institute and Women in Film Los Angeles and a study of 800 top-grossing films conducted at USC Annenberg.

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Stacy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Diversity & Inclusion, Female Leadership, Women, Professors, Academic, Journalism, Social Justice, Social Activism, Social Media, Sexual Assault Recovery, TED and Entertainment.

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Stacy Smith generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Stacy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Communication, Diversity & Inclusion and Female Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Stacy Smith 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 Anita Hill, Wendy Osefo, PhD and Joy-Ann Reid. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stacy Smith for an upcoming event.

Stacy Smith Videos

In the #TimesUp era, these two words could help Hollywood add ...
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  • How do I book Stacy Smith to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Stacy Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stacy Smith, 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 Stacy Smith speak about?

    Stacy Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Communication, Diversity & Inclusion, Female Leadership, Women, Professors, Academic, Journalism, Social Justice, Social Activism, Social Media, Sexual Assault Recovery, TED and Entertainment.
  • Where does Stacy Smith travel from?

    Stacy Smith 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 Stacy Smith?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Stacy Smith 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 Stacy Smith 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 Stacy Smith 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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