Mariana van Zeller

Executive Producer & Host of National Geographic's "Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller"

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Mariana van Zeller Biography

Peabody and DuPont Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller is on a mission to unearth the geopolitical circumstances and context that create the multitrillion dollar black market economy. Her Emmy-nominated National Geographic documentary series, "Trafficked," explores the complex and often dangerous inner workings of the global underworld. Through each episode, van Zeller follows the chain of custody of trafficked goods, providing a 360-degree view of the trafficking world from the point of view of the smugglers, law enforcement and those caught in the crossfire.

Van Zeller began her journalism career in her native Portugal and moved to the United States to attend Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, where she met her husband and producing partner Darren Foster. She was a previous correspondent for VICE News, Fusion (an ABC - Univision Joint-Venture), and Travel Channel International, among others.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/06/2024.

Mariana van Zeller Speaking Topics

  • The Economics of Black Markets

    Almost half of the world's economy is dominated by black and gray markets. And yet we know very little about them. Investigative reporter Mariana Van Zeller has reported on it all • drugs, guns, scams, organ trafficking, human smuggling, and more. Having spent the last 20 years gaining unprecedented access into these often secretive worlds, Mariana shares with audiences why they exist, how they operate, and what she has learned from them.

  • Approaching the World's Biggest Problems with Humanity

    In telling stories about some of the world's most prolific scammers, Mariana Van Zeller has to ignore stereotypes and stigmas in order to find the humanity in each of her subjects. She has traveled the globe to shed light on the issues impacting our world today.

    In this conversation, Mariana shares the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone and working to build bridges with people from all walks of life to solve the world's biggest problems.

  • Gender Bias in the Workplace

    As a woman working in the male-dominated world of criminals, outlaws, and traffickers, Mariana Van Zeller shares her insights on how to use gender bias as an advantage in any hostile environment.

Mariana van Zeller Videos

  • Mariana Van Zeller - MUSE TV Network
    Mariana Van Zeller talks illegal gambling on Trafficked Season 4.
  • Mariana van Zeller - Rama's Screen
    Award-winning journalist Mariana van Zeller explores the inner workings of the most dangerous black markets on the planet on @NatGeo show TRAFFICKED.
  • Mariana van Zeller - NatGeo
    Mariana travels to Chicago to speak with a former white nationalist about the growing white supremacist movement.

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Mariana van Zeller is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Economics of Black Markets, Approaching the World's Biggest Problems with Humanity and Gender Bias in the Workplace. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mariana van Zeller for your event is available upon request. Mariana van Zeller 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 Leslie Dodson, Mika Brzezinski, Lindsey Granger, Suzanne Kianpour and Amna Nawaz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mariana van Zeller for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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