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Waikinya Clanton is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Basketball, Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Culture, DEI, Democracy, Democrat, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Government, Liberal, Personal Growth, Political, Social Activism, Social Justice

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Waikinya Clanton Biography

Canton, Mississippi native Waikinya J.S. Clanton is a proud graduate of Tougaloo College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Pre-Law and currently serves as a member of its WATAC and TCNAA chapters as well as a member of its Employee/Faculty Relations Council.

This gifted, young trailblazer and chief problem solver is a well-known and highly sought-after strategic, political, and community engagement expert; specializing in helping to direct corporate and private donor investments in political campaigns and organizing efforts.

In addition to her degree from Tougaloo, Waikinya also holds a Master's in Business Administration, and certifications in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and Campaign Management from the Campaign School at Yale University.

Clanton currently serves as the inaugural state director of the Southern Poverty Law Center, where she is an active member of the Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition— a community of frontline community activist and advocacy-led organizations providing direct assistance to residents impacted by the Jackson Water Crisis; as well as the Mississippi Donor’s Alliance and the Mississippi Criminal Justice Funders’ table.

Having previously served as Senior Advisor to the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Executive Director of the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women, and a Congressional aide to Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, Waikinya has dedicated more than a decade of her career to public service and leadership. Clanton is most known for her role as the chief architect of the leading democratic organizing campaign -- Seat at the Table. A program that galvanized thousands of Black women throughout the country to secure key electoral victories in 2018, 2019, and 2020. As well as the brainchild of NOBEL Women's premier program for training young girls for careers in STEM- Girls, Gigabytes, and Gadgets (3G).

As a fierce warrior for equity, equality, and acceptance, Clanton helps and has helped to advise the social impact strategy of companies like the international beauty brand, Sephora, the friendly neighborhood app, Nextdoor, and other key clients. She has also consulted, informed, and directed major tech and media conglomerates around philanthropic giving totaling more than $ 3 million in support of voter engagement programs; and led and coordinated the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign, Take The Shot for the Win, in partnership with the Black Women’s Health Imperative as well as the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) which specifically targeted Black women and their families.

She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. where she serves at both the local and National levels. She is the recipient of many distinguished awards and honors including the inaugural Tougaloo College’s 40 Under 40, the Judge Constance Slaughter Harvey Champion Award, and being named one of Mississippi’s Top 50 Women in Business by the Mississippi Business Journal and is the Founder of Who’s Who of MS Women.

Clanton is currently an Eric H. Holder Public Policy Fellow at Tougaloo College; a Black Churches for Digital Equity Policy Fellow of the Multicultural Media, Internet and Telecommunications Council, and an inaugural Google NextGen Public Policy Fellow.

She is a devoted member of Mt. Able Missionary Baptist Church in Canton, MS, where she serves as the Director of Pastoral Administration and attends with her mom, dad, and younger brother.

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How do I book Waikinya Clanton to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Waikinya Clanton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Waikinya Clanton, 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 Waikinya Clanton or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Waikinya Clanton

Speaking fees for Waikinya Clanton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Waikinya Clanton are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Waikinya Clanton, click the Check Availability 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 Waikinya Clanton speak about?

Waikinya Clanton is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Basketball, Black Heritage, Civil Rights, Culture, DEI, Democracy, Democrat, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Government, Liberal, Personal Growth, Political, Social Activism, Social Justice.
Where does Waikinya Clanton travel from?

Waikinya Clanton generally travels from Washington, DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is Waikinya Clanton’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Waikinya Clanton 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 Availability 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 Waikinya Clanton 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 Waikinya Clanton 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, unbiased 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.

Waikinya Clanton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Waikinya Clanton for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Waikinya Clanton generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maya L. Harris, Liz Dozier, Julianne Malveaux, Jamira Burley and Lorella Praeli. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Waikinya Clanton for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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