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Wanjira Mathai

Managing Director of Africa & Global Partnerships the the World Resources Institute; Sustainability & Youth Leadership Activist

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Wanjira Mathai Biography

Wanjira Mathai is the Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at WRI.

She formerly served as VP & Regional Director for Africa, Co-chair of WRI’s Global Restoration Council and a Senior Advisor to the Global Restoration Initiative. She is also the current Chair of the Wangari Maathai Foundation and the former Chair of the Green Belt Movement in Kenya.

An inspiring leader, Mathai has over 20 years of experience advocating for social and environmental change on both local and international platforms. Over the years, Mathai has also served important strategic and advocacy roles raising the prominence and visibility of global issues such as climate change, youth leadership, sustainable energy and landscape restoration at Women Entrepreneurs in Renewables (wPOWER), the Wangari Maathai Foundation (WMF), and the Green Belt Movement (GBM) the organization her mother, Wangari Maathai (2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate) founded in 1977.

Mathai currently serves on the Board of the World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), as a Leadership Council member of the Clean Cooking Alliance and a member of the High-Level Group of the Africa-Europe Foundation. Mathai is one of a few Six Seconds EQ Practitioners in Kenya and was named one of the 100 Most Influential African Women in 2018, 2020 and 2021.

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Managing Director of Africa & Global Partnerships the the World Resources Institute; Sustainability & Youth Leadership Activist

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Wanjira Mathai Biography

Wanjira Mathai is the Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at WRI.

She formerly served as VP & Regional Director for Africa, Co-chair of WRI’s Global Restoration Council and a Senior Advisor to the Global Restoration Initiative. She is also the current Chair of the Wangari Maathai Foundation and the former Chair of the Green Belt Movement in Kenya.

An inspiring leader, Mathai has over 20 years of experience advocating for social and environmental change on both local and international platforms. Over the years, Mathai has also served important strategic and advocacy roles raising the prominence and visibility of global issues such as climate change, youth leadership, sustainable energy and landscape restoration at Women Entrepreneurs in Renewables (wPOWER), the Wangari Maathai Foundation (WMF), and the Green Belt Movement (GBM) the organization her mother, Wangari Maathai (2004 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate) founded in 1977.

Mathai currently serves on the Board of the World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF), as a Leadership Council member of the Clean Cooking Alliance and a member of the High-Level Group of the Africa-Europe Foundation. Mathai is one of a few Six Seconds EQ Practitioners in Kenya and was named one of the 100 Most Influential African Women in 2018, 2020 and 2021.

Wanjira Mathai Videos

  • Wanjira Mathai at the Norad Conference 2023
    Wanjira Mathai (Managing Director, Africa and Global Partnerships, WRI) at the Norad Conference Human|Nature 2023
  • In Conversation With Wanjira Mathai
    Speakers: Abdi Latif Dahir, East Africa Correspondent, The New York Times Wanjira Mathai, Managing Director, Africa and Global Partnerships
  • 3 ways to uproot a culture of corruption | Wanjira Mathai
    Corruption is a constant threat in Kenya, says social entrepreneur Wanjira Mathai -- and to stop it there (or anywhere else), we need to intervene...

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  • How to book Wanjira Mathai?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Wanjira Mathai 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 Wanjira Mathai, 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 Wanjira Mathai or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Wanjira Mathai?

    Booking fees for Wanjira Mathai, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies between live and virtual events. Other factors that can affect speaker fees include the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The live and virtual event speaking 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 Wanjira Mathai, 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 Wanjira Mathai?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Wanjira Mathai 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 Wanjira Mathai 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 Wanjira Mathai or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Wanjira Mathai 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.

Wanjira Mathai is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Wanjira Mathai for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Wanjira Mathai generally travels from Kenya and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jamie Margolin, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Darin Olien, Jeff Orlowski-Yang and Tensie Whelan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Wanjira Mathai for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Wanjira Mathai Speaker Videos

  • Wanjira Mathai at the Norad Conference 2023
    Wanjira Mathai (Managing Director, Africa and Global Partnerships, WRI) at the Norad Conference Human|Nature 2023
    In Conversation With Wanjira Mathai
    Speakers: Abdi Latif Dahir, East Africa Correspondent, The New York Times Wanjira Mathai, Managing Director, Africa and Global Partnerships
  • 3 ways to uproot a culture of corruption | Wanjira Mathai
    Corruption is a constant threat in Kenya, says social entrepreneur Wanjira Mathai -- and to stop it there (or anywhere else), we need to intervene early. Following the legacy of her mother, political...
    Wanjira Mathai discusses challenges women still face
    Earlier on CGTN Africa spoke to Wanjira Mathai, the Vice President and Regional Director for Africa at WRI-World Resources Institute. She is also the current chair of Wangari Maathai Foundation. Her...
  • Interview with Wanjira Mathai - GLF Accra 2019
    Wanjira Mathai, Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, World Resources Institute speaks to us about the urgent priorities to scale up restoration and the importance of youth-led initiatives.

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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.

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