Valerie Morris

Valerie Morris

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Financial Literacy Advocate, Former CNN Business Anchor

Valerie Morris Biography

Valerie Coleman Morris is an Emmy award-winning journalist who recently declined a new contract with CNN to focus on financial literacy for women, young adults, and people of color. Formerly a Business Anchor for CNN, Morris now writes and narrates "With the Family in Mind," a nationally syndicated radio column airing on CBS Network Radio. She also engages as a popular lecturer on financial literacy, speaking at various institutions, including a series at the University of California Berkeley's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Throughout her broadcast career, which spans over 35 years, Morris has worked at notable stations including KRON-TV, KGO-TV, WPIX-TV, KCBS Radio, and KCBS-TV. Her journalism work has earned her multiple accolades: three California Emmy awards for breaking news and special reports, and contributions to KCBS Radio’s Peabody Award-winning coverage of the 1989 California earthquake. Additionally, Morris has been honored with the Black Woman of the Year award, The American Women in Radio and Television’s Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting Award and the Award of Courage from the National Organization for Women, plus two RTNDA Awards.

Morris earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from San Jose State University and a Masters in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where she studied as a New York Times Fellow. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and currently resides in Tucson, Arizona with her husband, Robert L. Morris, Jr.

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Valerie Morris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Business, Inspirational, Black Heritage, Business Leadership, Women, Journalist, Diversity & Inclusion, News & Media, Family & Parenting, Education, Leadership, Economy, Finance, Broadcasting and Political.

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Valerie Morris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Business and Inspirational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Valerie Morris for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Valerie Morris generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Julianne Malveaux, Linda Ellerbee and Juan Williams. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Valerie Morris for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.
  • How do I book Valerie Morris to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Valerie Morris, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Valerie Morris, 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 Valerie Morris speak about?

    Valerie Morris is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Business, Inspirational, Black Heritage, Business Leadership, Women, Journalist, Diversity & Inclusion, News & Media, Family & Parenting, Education, Leadership, Economy, Finance, Broadcasting and Political.
  • Where does Valerie Morris travel from?

    Valerie Morris generally travels from New Jersey, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Valerie Morris?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Valerie Morris 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 Valerie Morris 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 Valerie Morris 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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