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Van Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Authors, Bipartisan, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Broadcasting, Business, Celebrity, Civil Rights, Climate Change, College, Commencement, Conservation, Culture, Cybersecurity, DEI, Democrat, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Environmental Activism, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Ethics & Integrity, Government, Health, History, HIV & AIDS, Inspirational, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Literary, News & Media, Overcoming Adversity, Philosophy, Political, Science, Social Activism, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, Sustainability, Technology, Television & Film, Thought Leadership, World Affairs

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Van Jones Biography

Van Jones is a media personality, the founder of multiple social enterprises, and a world-class change maker.

A three-time New York Times bestselling author, Jones hosts two shows on CNN: “The Van Jones Show” and “The Redemption Project.” He is the host of CNN’s Incarceration, Inc. podcast series. In 2013-2014, Jones was a co-host of CNN's "Crossfire," along with Newt Gingrich; he later hosted a special event series on CNN called “The Messy Truth.” He is the co-founder of Magic Labs Media LLC, a producer of the WEBBY Award-winning Messy Truth digital series.

Jones has also found success as a social entrepreneur. He has been a leader in the fight for criminal justice reform for more than 25 years. To achieve his goals, Jones co-founded a series of social enterprises, including: Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, ColorOfChange.org, GreenForAll.org, Rebuild The Dream, and the Dream Corps. The Dream Corps houses three social impact initiatives: #YesWeCode, Green For All, and #cut50. Today, Jones is the CEO of the REFORM Alliance, an initiative founded by Jay-Z, Meek Mill, and six billionaires to transform the criminal justice system.

In 2018, Jones and #cut50 led the winning campaign to pass the FIRST STEP Act -- a bipartisan federal bill that the New York Times called the most substantial breakthrough in criminal justice in a generation. This was not Jones’ first history-making legislative victory: a decade earlier, he was the primary champion of the Green Jobs Act of 2007. In 2009, he worked as the Green jobs advisor to the Obama White House.

Jones has won numerous awards, including the World Economic Forum’s “Young Global Leader” designation; Rolling Stone’s 2012 “12 Leaders Who Get Things Done”; TIME’s 2009 “100 Most Influential People in The World”; the 2010 NAACP Image Award; a 2017 WEBBY special achievement award; a 2019 Lumiere Award; and a 2020 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Interactive Program.

Jones earned a BS in communication and political science from the University of Tennessee at Martin and his law degree from Yale Law School.

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Van Jones Speaking Topics

Rebuild The Dream: The Next American Economy

Imagine a new economy, where the founding principle of our country— liberty and justice for all—is deeply rooted in our economic philosophy and design, where businesses can profit alongside flourishing communities. The next American economy must value production over consumption, savings over credit and ecological restoration over ecological destruction. To achieve sustained prosperity, we need to transform our ideas and understanding around ownership and wealth—transcending consumerism, transforming corporations, and revitalizing communities.
“Green Jobs Not Jails”: Criminal Justice + Ecology

The USA has only five percent of the world’s population. Yet we produce: (a) about 25 percent of its greenhouse gasses and (b) about 25 percent of its prisoners. Coincidence? Van Jones doesn’t think so. He sees “mass incarceration” and the “mass extinction” as twin outcomes of the same false ideology: disposability. Industrial society behaves as if we have a throwaway planet – and throwaway people, too. To reverse course, Van says we must shrink the prison system and grow the green economy.

“Beyond Prisons”: Don’t Criminalize – Humanize

Civil rights attorney and TV personality Van Jones seeks peaceful streets through approaches that are smarter, fairer and less costly. His organization, Dream Corps Unlimited, houses the Beyond Prisons campaign. That initiative works to safely and smartly reduce the prison population by at least 50 percent – by promoting proven, bipartisan solutions. Neither Democrats nor Republicans see much sense in locking people away for long periods of time, often for petty offenses, and then denying them a chance to work, vote, rent an apartment or get a student loan for the rest of their lives.

#YesWeCode: Race, Gender & The Digital Divide

Former Obama advisor and CNN personality Van Jones created #YesWeCode to find real solutions. Housed at Dream Corps Unlimited, #YesWeCode is working to help 100,000 young adults of color – both women and men – find employment in the technology sector. Learn from the many insights that Van has gleaned by working directly with dozens of major tech firms, the Obama White House, and the nation’s top accelerated training programs. Hear how cultural barriers – on both sides of the divide – may be the biggest obstacles to an inclusive tech sector.

“Green For All”: Can Environmentalism Include Everyone?

The solar industry is booming. The fight for climate solutions is accelerating. The movement for a greener future is regaining steam. But will this renewed “green wave” lift ALL boats? Or will some places enjoy clean energy, green jobs and organic food, while others fall further behind? How can we avoid “ecological apartheid”? Van Jones has answers. He was the primary advocate for the Green Jobs Act of 2007. He is the founder of Green For All, a national organization working to grow the green economy in communities of color. He wrote the bestseller, The Green-Collar Economy – the definitive book on green jobs. And he was the special advisor on green jobs and innovation to the Obama White House.

Election 2016 – Protest & Politics In Age Of Twitter

Van has unique insight into America’s turbulent political scene. He has worked closely with political players at all levels – and across the spectrum. On the left, he has been allied with everyone from Richard Branson to Black Lives Matter. On the right, he has campaigned to win criminal justice reform alongside Newt Gingrich and Koch Industries. George W. Bush signed his first legislative proposal, the Green Jobs Act. Then President Obama appointed him to be special advisor on green jobs. Most recently, Van was "on the ground" in Ferguson, Charleston and Selma (for the 50th anniversary of the historic civil rights march there).

Van Jones Videos

Van Jones - New York Times DealBook Summit

The 2024 Elections: What Happened and What’s Next?
Van Jones | Milken Institute Global Conference

Addressing Antisemitism and Religious Bias Based on Facts panel
A Conversation with Van Jones | ASU+GSV Summit 2024

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Van Jones Books

Beyond the Messy Truth: How We Came Apart, How We Come Together
Rebuild the Dream
The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems

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How do I book Van Jones to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Van Jones 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 Van Jones, 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 Van Jones or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for Van Jones

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

Van Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Authors, Bipartisan, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Broadcasting, Business, Celebrity, Civil Rights, Climate Change, College, Commencement, Conservation, Culture, Cybersecurity, DEI, Democrat, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Economy, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Environmental Activism, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Ethics & Integrity, Government, Health, History, HIV & AIDS, Inspirational, Journalism, Law, Leadership, Literary, News & Media, Overcoming Adversity, Philosophy, Political, Science, Social Activism, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, Sustainability, Technology, Television & Film, Thought Leadership, World Affairs.
Where does Van Jones travel from?

Van Jones generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, 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 Van Jones’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Van Jones 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 Van Jones 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 Van Jones 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?

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Van Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Rebuild The Dream: The Next American Economy, “Green Jobs Not Jails”: Criminal Justice + Ecology , “Beyond Prisons”: Don’t Criminalize – Humanize, #YesWeCode: Race, Gender & The Digital Divide, “Green For All”: Can Environmentalism Include Everyone? and Election 2016 – Protest & Politics In Age Of Twitter. The estimated speaking fee range to book Van Jones for your event is available upon request. Van Jones 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 Daymond John, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Hill Harper, Peter Diamandis and Bakari Sellers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Van Jones for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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