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Charlene Strong

Gay Rights Activist

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Charlene Strong Biography

Charlene Strong didnt start out a gay rights activist. But after the tragic death of her wife of ten years and suffering the injustice of discrimination at the hospital and the funeral home, Charlene was on a new path. Now a tireless advocate for equality, Charlene has been instrumental in passing Washington States landmark laws on domestic partnerships -- the first in US history to be upheld by popular vote.

Her journey has been followed by Newsweek, The Advocate, Associated Press, Washington Post, CBS News, and The Seattle Times, Featured in the USA channel, "Characters Unite Documentary" with Tom Brokaw. The award winning documentary film "for my wife" in which she is also featured has been seen by audiences around the world. A spokesperson for The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Equal Rights Washington and GLAAD, Charlene maintains her story is an American story anyone can understand. As an American who believes strongly that all citizens are created equal, Charlene's passion makes her an excellent communicator who inspires others to add their voices as advocates for change.

Charlene has gone on to travel the country with a message that is opening hearts and minds about the collateral damage of inequality in our communities and country. With a focus on hospitalization and end-of-life decision rights, Charlene is working closely with the Washington Hospital Association to help craft education for front-line health care providers and staff in hopes that everyone who enters a hospital knows they are fully protected under the law.

In 2007, Governor Christine Gregoire appointed Charlene to be a Human Rights Commissioner for the state of Washington. Charlene's ongoing work and speaking of behalf of all families has brought her to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelious and the president of the SEIU, the largest nurses union in the nation.

Charlene has helped many organizations raise funds and awareness and has the ability to find the message in her speech that resonates with all ages. Her depth of passion and humor also help her to covey the importance and support that all families and individuals should expect in our country.

Not only has Charlene worked on behalf of family rights in her state, she believes strongly that her story is an American story that anyone can understand. As an American who believes strongly in the rights that all citizens are created equal, Charlene's passion makes her an excellent communicator that inspires others to add their voices as advocates for change.

Prior to her partner's death, Charlene worked with the Human Society's Pet Project, which provided HIV/AIDS patients with help and care for their pets. She designed and managed their veterinary clinic to insure pet care and wellness visits and implemented an intake committee to access candidate needs. She also worked with the Archdiocese of Seattle on an LGBT task force dedicated to improving acceptance and understanding within the Archdiocese of LGBT parishioners.

Before dedicating her life to same-sex marriage equality, Charlene worked in the dental field for over 20 years. She pursued a degree in interior design. She is a longtime resident of Seattle.

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  • Interview with Charlene Strong

    Charlene Strong’s story is one that is hard to tell. One rainy night in Seattle in 2006, the unfathomable happened to her. A strong and aberrant flood claimed the life of her partner Kate Fleming who was trapped in the basement while Charlene tried desperately to free her. And if that wasn’t bad enough, when Charlene got to the hospital, she was barred from being by her dying partner’s side...

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    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Charlene Strong for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Charlene Strong, 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 pricing information and check availability for Charlene Strong or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Charlene Strong?

    Speaking fees for Charlene Strong, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Charlene Strong charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Charlene Strong, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Charlene Strong?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Charlene Strong for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Charlene Strong for your next private or corporate function.

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    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Charlene Strong or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Charlene Strong or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Charlene Strong

Gay Rights Activist

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Washington, USA
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Activism, Diversity Speakers, Education, Entertainment, Gender and Sexuality, Health and Wellness, LGBTQ, Lifestyle, Political Speakers, Speakers by Industry

Charlene Strong Biography

Charlene Strong didnt start out a gay rights activist. But after the tragic death of her wife of ten years and suffering the injustice of discrimination at the hospital and the funeral home, Charlene was on a new path. Now a tireless advocate for equality, Charlene has been instrumental in passing Washington States landmark laws on domestic partnerships -- the first in US history to be upheld by popular vote.

Her journey has been followed by Newsweek, The Advocate, Associated Press, Washington Post, CBS News, and The Seattle Times, Featured in the USA channel, "Characters Unite Documentary" with Tom Brokaw. The award winning documentary film "for my wife" in which she is also featured has been seen by audiences around the world. A spokesperson for The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, Equal Rights Washington and GLAAD, Charlene maintains her story is an American story anyone can understand. As an American who believes strongly that all citizens are created equal, Charlene's passion makes her an excellent communicator who inspires others to add their voices as advocates for change.

Charlene has gone on to travel the country with a message that is opening hearts and minds about the collateral damage of inequality in our communities and country. With a focus on hospitalization and end-of-life decision rights, Charlene is working closely with the Washington Hospital Association to help craft education for front-line health care providers and staff in hopes that everyone who enters a hospital knows they are fully protected under the law.

In 2007, Governor Christine Gregoire appointed Charlene to be a Human Rights Commissioner for the state of Washington. Charlene's ongoing work and speaking of behalf of all families has brought her to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelious and the president of the SEIU, the largest nurses union in the nation.

Charlene has helped many organizations raise funds and awareness and has the ability to find the message in her speech that resonates with all ages. Her depth of passion and humor also help her to covey the importance and support that all families and individuals should expect in our country.

Not only has Charlene worked on behalf of family rights in her state, she believes strongly that her story is an American story that anyone can understand. As an American who believes strongly in the rights that all citizens are created equal, Charlene's passion makes her an excellent communicator that inspires others to add their voices as advocates for change.

Prior to her partner's death, Charlene worked with the Human Society's Pet Project, which provided HIV/AIDS patients with help and care for their pets. She designed and managed their veterinary clinic to insure pet care and wellness visits and implemented an intake committee to access candidate needs. She also worked with the Archdiocese of Seattle on an LGBT task force dedicated to improving acceptance and understanding within the Archdiocese of LGBT parishioners.

Before dedicating her life to same-sex marriage equality, Charlene worked in the dental field for over 20 years. She pursued a degree in interior design. She is a longtime resident of Seattle.

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Charlene Strong Videos

  • In Defense of Dignity: Charlene Strong at TEDxTacoma - YouTube
    In Defense of Dignity: Charlene Strong at TEDxTacoma - YouTube
  • For My Wife
    For My Wife
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FAQs on booking Charlene Strong

  • How to book Charlene Strong?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Charlene Strong for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Charlene Strong, 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 pricing information and check availability for Charlene Strong or any other celebrity of your choice.

  • How much does it cost to book Charlene Strong?

    Speaking fees for Charlene Strong, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Charlene Strong charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Charlene Strong, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.

  • Who is the agent for Charlene Strong?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Charlene Strong for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Charlene Strong for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Charlene Strong or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Charlene Strong or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Charlene Strong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Charlene Strong for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Charlene Strong generally travels from WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cynthia Nixon, Lance Bass, John Legend, Tony Plana and Perez Hilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Charlene Strong for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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Charlene Strong Speaker Videos

  • In Defense of Dignity: Charlene Strong at TEDxTacoma - YouTube
    In Defense of Dignity: Charlene Strong at TEDxTacoma - YouTube
    For My Wife
    For My Wife
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Charlene Strong News

  • Interview with Charlene Strong

    Charlene Strong’s story is one that is hard to tell. One rainy night in Seattle in 2006, the unfathomable happened to her. A strong and aberrant flood claimed the life of her partner Kate Fleming who was trapped in the basement while Charlene tried desperately to free her. And if that wasn’t bad enough, when Charlene got to the hospital, she was barred from being by her dying partner’s side...

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