Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/29/2024.
Why has the women’s movement hit a logjam, and what can be done about it? With women now graduating from college at higher rates than men, why are they earning less than their male counterparts? Why do female political leaders still only make up 20 percent of the US House and Senate?
As a single mother-turned-Harvard Law graduate, Wendy Davis has witnessed firsthand the unique challenges women face during her time as a Texas state senator and as Texas’ 2014 Democratic gubernatorial nominee. Davis introduces the dangers of “wolf-whistle politics,” coded language that seeks to minimize the power of the women’s movement, and provides fresh alternatives to divisive, battle-scarred rhetoric. With the same “we’re still standing” style that took her 2013 filibuster into the national spotlight, Davis outlines how the women’s movement can reignite the conversation and advance women’s equality—on its own terms.
Wendy Davis, a modern-day Texas heroine, appeared on the national scene as a State Senator during her 2013 filibuster that temporarily blocked devastating legislation seeking to limit women’s access to abortions and reproductive healthcare in the state of Texas. Before that, Davis fought tirelessly in the Texas legislature to further equality for women through education, fair lending, and equal pay initiatives. A single mother from humble beginnings who worked her way to Harvard Law, Davis shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity, fear, and self-doubt to reach these incredible heights and underscores the importance of how every woman’s story can make a difference.
Wendy Davis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Wolf-Whistle Politics: Taking Back the Conversation to Advance Women’s Rights and Rising Up: From Single Mother to Harvard Law—How Every Woman Stands to Make a Difference. The estimated speaking fee range to book Wendy Davis for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Wendy Davis generally travels from Austin, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maya L. Harris, Heather Booth, Loretta Ross, Donna Brazile and Tina Tchen. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wendy Davis for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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