Tim King

Founder & CEO, Urban Prep Academies

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Chicago, IL, USA
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Tim King Biography

Tim King is founder, president and CEO of Urban Prep Academies, a nonprofit organization operating a network of public college-prep boys' schools in Chicago (including the nation's first all-male charter high school) and related programs aimed at promoting college success. 100 percent of Urban Prep graduates -- all African-American males and mostly from low-income families -- have been admitted to four-year colleges/universities. Tim also serves as an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University and has contributed to the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun Times, and the Huffington Post.

Tim was named ABC World News "Person of the Week," "Hero of the Year" and to Ebony Magazine's "Power 100" list; featured on "Good Morning America," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," and The Moth/USA Networks' Characters Unite series; and recognized by Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton for his work with youth.

Tim has completed post graduate work in Kenya and Italy; holds the Doctorate Honoris Causa from the Adler School; and has received the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service and Juris Doctor Degrees from Georgetown University. In 1996, Tim became the guardian of a former student orphaned when his mother died. That student was once homeless and now has graduated form college. Having a positive impact on this young man's life is the achievement of which Tim is the proudest.

Tim King Videos

  • Tim King's Remarks at Urban Prep Commencement 2012 - YouTube
  • Oprah's Angel Tim King - YouTube

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    Tim King is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Creativity, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Educational Motivational, Success.
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Tim King is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Tim King for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Tim King generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Farrah Gray, Stedman Graham, Jonathan Mooney, Darren Walker and Neal Petersen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tim King for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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