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Activist and Author of "Opting In"

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After graduating cum laude from Barnard College in 1992 with a degree in Art History, Amy Richards embarked on an unexpected career as a feminist activist, writer, and organizer. What began as a summer project, Freedom Summer ’92, a cross-country voter registration drive, eventually led Amy to co-found the Third Wave Foundation, a national organization for young feminist activists between the ages of 15 and 30. Amy’s leadership and visionary work launched her as a primary spokesperson and leading voice for contemporary feminist issues.

Amy lectures at dozens of venues each year and contributes, though her writings and media appearances, to the current public conversations on feminism. She also consults to many organizations and initiatives, including being a consulting producer on the HBO documentary "Gloria Steinem: In Her Own Words" and an advisor to PBS documentary on the women’s movement in America, "MAKERS: Women Making America." Amy is also overseeing educational outreach for MAKERS and at work on a book to compliment the MAKER’s film and digital platform. Amy also works closely with Gloria Steinem on her writings.

Amy is most popularly known as the author of "Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism, and the Future" (co-authored with Jennifer Baumgardner and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 2000 with an anniversary and updated edition published in 2010) and as the voice behind Ask Amy, the online advice column she has run at feminist.com since 1995. Amy is also the author of "Opting In: Having a Child Without Losing Yourself," about feminism and motherhood, and the co-author of "Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism." She is also the editor of "I Still Believe Anita Hill," a collection of essays featuring Eve Ensler, Catharine MacKinnon, Lynn Nottage and others. Amy’s writings have appeared in The Nation, The LA Times, Bust, Ms. and numerous anthologies, including "Listen Up," "Body Outlaws" and "Catching A Wave" — where she has tackled issues ranging from plastic surgery to abortion politics. Amy was also the author of "Insight Guides: Shopping in New York City."

Amy has appeared in a range of media venues including "Charlie Rose," Fox’s "The O’Reilly Factor," "Oprah," "Talk of the Nation," New York One and CNN. Amy was first publicly distinguished as a leader in 1995 when Who Cares magazine chose her as one of 25 Young Visionaries. She has gone on to win accolades from Ms. magazine, which profiled her in “21 for the 21st: Leaders for the Next Century,” Women’s Enews, which in 2003 named her one of their “Leaders for the 21st Century,” the American Association of University Women, which chose her as a 2004 Woman of Distinction, and her alma mater, Barnard College, which honored her for her achievements in 2007.

For more than a decade, Amy led Third Wave as it grew from a small grassroots organization into a national institution. During her tenure Amy created and sustained the organization’s signature program areas and initiated public education projects such as “I Spy Sexism,” encouraging people to take action on the injustices that they witness every day, and “Why Vote?” Amy was also the interim project director for "Twilight: Los Angeles," a film by Anna Deavere Smith, where she oversaw a national educational program that addressed race in America. She has also worked with Scenarios USA helping with the distribution of their teen educational videos, and with the Columbia School of Public Health on a project addressing the long-term negative health consequences of welfare reform. She served as a cultural attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Russia where she consulted on women’s issues in that country. She is also very involved with the organizations on whose boards and advisory committees she serves, including the Sadie Nash Leadership Program, Chicken & Egg Productions, feminist.com, Ms. Magazine, and Fair Fund. In the summer of 2009 Amy was in residence at the writer’s retreat Hedgebrook. She is also a four-time marathon runner, a former NCAA Division I soccer player, an avid traveler, and a mother of two sons.

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Manifesta [10th Anniversary Edition]: Young Women, Feminism, and the Future

Manifesta [10th Anniversary Edition]: Young Women, Feminism, and the Future

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    Amy Richards is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Authors.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Amy Richards 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 Amy Richards for your next private or corporate function.
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    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 Amy Richards 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.
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Amy Richards Biography

After graduating cum laude from Barnard College in 1992 with a degree in Art History, Amy Richards embarked on an unexpected career as a feminist activist, writer, and organizer. What began as a summer project, Freedom Summer ’92, a cross-country voter registration drive, eventually led Amy to co-found the Third Wave Foundation, a national organization for young feminist activists between the ages of 15 and 30. Amy’s leadership and visionary work launched her as a primary spokesperson and leading voice for contemporary feminist issues.

Amy lectures at dozens of venues each year and contributes, though her writings and media appearances, to the current public conversations on feminism. She also consults to many organizations and initiatives, including being a consulting producer on the HBO documentary "Gloria Steinem: In Her Own Words" and an advisor to PBS documentary on the women’s movement in America, "MAKERS: Women Making America." Amy is also overseeing educational outreach for MAKERS and at work on a book to compliment the MAKER’s film and digital platform. Amy also works closely with Gloria Steinem on her writings.

Amy is most popularly known as the author of "Manifesta: Young Women, Feminism, and the Future" (co-authored with Jennifer Baumgardner and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 2000 with an anniversary and updated edition published in 2010) and as the voice behind Ask Amy, the online advice column she has run at feminist.com since 1995. Amy is also the author of "Opting In: Having a Child Without Losing Yourself," about feminism and motherhood, and the co-author of "Grassroots: A Field Guide for Feminist Activism." She is also the editor of "I Still Believe Anita Hill," a collection of essays featuring Eve Ensler, Catharine MacKinnon, Lynn Nottage and others. Amy’s writings have appeared in The Nation, The LA Times, Bust, Ms. and numerous anthologies, including "Listen Up," "Body Outlaws" and "Catching A Wave" — where she has tackled issues ranging from plastic surgery to abortion politics. Amy was also the author of "Insight Guides: Shopping in New York City."

Amy has appeared in a range of media venues including "Charlie Rose," Fox’s "The O’Reilly Factor," "Oprah," "Talk of the Nation," New York One and CNN. Amy was first publicly distinguished as a leader in 1995 when Who Cares magazine chose her as one of 25 Young Visionaries. She has gone on to win accolades from Ms. magazine, which profiled her in “21 for the 21st: Leaders for the Next Century,” Women’s Enews, which in 2003 named her one of their “Leaders for the 21st Century,” the American Association of University Women, which chose her as a 2004 Woman of Distinction, and her alma mater, Barnard College, which honored her for her achievements in 2007.

For more than a decade, Amy led Third Wave as it grew from a small grassroots organization into a national institution. During her tenure Amy created and sustained the organization’s signature program areas and initiated public education projects such as “I Spy Sexism,” encouraging people to take action on the injustices that they witness every day, and “Why Vote?” Amy was also the interim project director for "Twilight: Los Angeles," a film by Anna Deavere Smith, where she oversaw a national educational program that addressed race in America. She has also worked with Scenarios USA helping with the distribution of their teen educational videos, and with the Columbia School of Public Health on a project addressing the long-term negative health consequences of welfare reform. She served as a cultural attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Russia where she consulted on women’s issues in that country. She is also very involved with the organizations on whose boards and advisory committees she serves, including the Sadie Nash Leadership Program, Chicken & Egg Productions, feminist.com, Ms. Magazine, and Fair Fund. In the summer of 2009 Amy was in residence at the writer’s retreat Hedgebrook. She is also a four-time marathon runner, a former NCAA Division I soccer player, an avid traveler, and a mother of two sons.

Amy Richards Videos

  • The Myth of Excellence: Redefining Leadership: Amy Richards at ...

Amy Richards Books

FAQs on booking Amy Richards

  • How do I book Amy Richards to speak at my event?

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

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

    Amy Richards is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Authors.
  • Where does Amy Richards travel from?

    Amy Richards generally travels from New York, NY, 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 Amy Richards’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Amy Richards 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 Amy Richards 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 Amy Richards 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.

Amy Richards is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Amy Richards for your event is available upon request. Amy Richards generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amanda Marcotte, Rebecca Walker, Jane Fonda, Qudsiyyah Shariyf and Jennifer Holland. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Amy Richards for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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