Retired Professional Basketball Player & Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

Atlanta, GA, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: Please Contact More Fee Info

Tina Charles Biography

Tina Charles is recognized as one of the most accomplished players in women's basketball. She won the John R. Wooden Award as the top player in women's college basketball while leading the University of Connecticut to an undefeated season and a second consecutive national championship. Charles was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA tournament, and went on to earn the Naismith Trophy, Wooden Award, AP Player of the Year, and U.S. Basketball Writers Association Player of the Year honors as a senior. She was a three-time All-American and first-team All-Big East selection, and remains Connecticut's career record holder in rebounds with 1,367. Her performance at the collegiate level established her as a consensus top prospect, and she entered the professional ranks as one of the most heralded players in the sport.

Charles was the overall No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, selected by the Connecticut Sun, and was named WNBA Rookie of the Year. In her first season, she set league records for rebounds with 398 and double-doubles with 22. Charles was named WNBA MVP, led the league in double-doubles, and set the mark for the fastest player in league history to reach 900, 1,000, and 1,100 rebounds. She recorded her best scoring season averaging a career-high 21.5 points per game while also leading the league in rebounds with 9.9 per game, earning her fourth rebounding title. Over her career, Charles led the league in scoring twice and rebounding four times, while making nine All-WNBA teams and four All-Defensive teams.

Charles concluded her 15-year career as one of the top centers in WNBA history, finishing as the league's all-time leader in rebounds, double-doubles, and made field goals, while ranking second all-time in scoring behind Diana Taurasi. After starting her WNBA career with the Connecticut Sun, Charles also played for the New York Liberty, Washington Mystics, Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, and Atlanta Dream, and competed internationally in Turkey, Poland, and China. On the international stage, she earned three World Cup titles and three Olympic gold medals with the United States women's basketball team.

Charles was inducted into the NYC Basketball Hall of Fame as the first female to head a class at any major basketball hall of fame and the first active player ever inducted. Off the court, she established Hopey's Heart Foundation to distribute Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to schools, donating 500 AEDs through the organization, which is named in honor of her aunt. Charles received the Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award for her dedication to education and heart health, and has donated her full WNBA salary to her charity. She has also funded a school in Mali and earned the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award twice for her contributions.

Charles was known as a complete offensive hub, a reliable double-double threat, and a player capable of carrying a franchise-level workload across multiple teams and eras. She is widely regarded as one of the best players in WNBA history not to have appeared in the Finals. Upon her retirement, Charles reflected on a career defined by perseverance, noting that her journey from Queens, New York to the pinnacle of women's basketball was marked by dedication both on the court and in the community.

BOOK Tina Charles

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/06/2026.

Tina Charles Videos

Tina Charles on USA Basketball, Overcoming Adversity, and Evolving as a Leader

Tina Charles on USA Basketball, Overcoming Adversity, and Evolving as a Leader

Tina Charles has seen it all. She’s won an MVP, Olympic gold medals, played overseas, been traded, and competed alongside (and against) some of the...

  • How do I book Tina Charles to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Tina Charles, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Tina Charles are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tina Charles, 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 Tina Charles speak about?

  • Where does Tina Charles travel from?

    Tina Charles generally travels from Atlanta, GA, 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 Tina Charles’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Tina Charles 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 Tina Charles 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 Tina Charles 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.

Tina Charles is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tina Charles for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Tina Charles generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Maya Moore, Shannon Miller, Tamika Catchings, Laurie Hernandez and Bethany Hamilton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tina Charles for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.
Please Select Event Budget
Please enter your message
Please Enter Your Name
Please Enter Your Email
  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP