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Alezandra Russell

Mother Teresa Award Winner, Anti-Trafficking Expert & Human Rights Activist

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Alezandra Russell Biography

Alezandra Russell is an award winning Latina activist, author and Founder of Urban Light, a non-profit organization dedicated to actively empowering the lives of boys affected by human trafficking.

Russell was spurred to found Urban Light after a 2009 visit to Thailand where she witnessed firsthand the trafficking, violence, and exploitation of young boys in Chiang Mai. Upon returning home from her two-week trip, Russell sold her engagement and wedding rings to raise capital to launch the first non-profit of its kind in Thailand and much of the world.

To date, Urban Light has provided services to over 9,000 vulnerable young men and boys through an array of health, educational and emergency services via its Urban Light Youth Center in Chiang Mai. By providing desperately needed services that directly address the needs of young men and boys, Urban Light is empowering at-risk young males to live a life outside the grasp of exploitation and trafficking.

Despite the visibility Russell and her team have brought to the trials faced by young men who are victims of trafficking, Urban Light remains one of the only organizations in Thailand working specifically on behalf of boys who are so often overlooked, forgotten, and ignored in the global discussion of trafficking and exploitation.

Russell, who was forced to flee Thailand in June 2018 as a result of her work, continues to advocate from across the globe for the safety of trafficking survivors, migrants, refugees and marginalized populations.

Speaking Topics
  • TRAFFICKING & CHILD SAFETY

    • What about boys? Shifting the global anti-trafficking dialogue to also include boys & men. (English & Spanish)
    • Human Trafficking & Dating Apps: How to protect yourself & your loved ones. (English & Spanish)
    • How to avoid being catfished: A very real game played by traffickers and groomers. (English & Spanish)
    • How parents can protect their children from online groomers & predators. (English & Spanish)
    • White-saviorism within the anti-trafficking movement: how this does more harm than good.

  • LATINX ISSUES

    • Unlearning harmful Latinx cultural norms. (English & Spanish)
    • Ser niño: Redefining masculinity amongst Latinx men. (English & Spanish)
    • Let's chat: Ending the 'chancla culture' within the Latinx community (English & Spanish)
    • The power of building community amongst 1st gen Latinx students on campus. (English & Spanish)
    • "Antes de que": Challenging the cultural norms we grew up with as Latinx kids. (English & Spanish)
    • Let's chat: Colorism and gender inclusivity within the Latinx community. Vamos! (English & Spanish)
    • The Myth of the 'model minority'. Unpacking the unrealistic expectations placed on Latinx students. (English & Spanish)

  • SOCIAL JUSTICE

    • Solidarity checklist: A comprehensive guide on how to be a better ally.
    • Latinx allyship: What does that look like?
    • What does performative allyship look like and how we can be better allies towards social justice.
    • Unpacking colorism within the Latinx community.

  • MOTIVATIONAL

    • How it took fleeing Thailand & losing everything to finally find myself.
    • Tap into your inner activist. (English & Spanish)
    • When selling your engagement ring is the only option: How Alezandra started a non-profit across the world in Thailand.
    • How I found out what life was asking of me while standing in a red light district

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  • How do I book Alezandra Russell to speak at my event?

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

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

    Alezandra Russell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Business, Diversity Speakers, Education, Hispanic Heritage, Influential Women, Leadership Speakers, Non Profit, University Speakers, Virtual Speakers, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Alezandra Russell travel from?

    Alezandra Russell generally travels from Mexico, 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 Alezandra Russell’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Alezandra Russell 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 Alezandra Russell 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 Alezandra Russell 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.
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Mother Teresa Award Winner, Anti-Trafficking Expert & Human Rights Activist

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Alezandra Russell Biography

Alezandra Russell is an award winning Latina activist, author and Founder of Urban Light, a non-profit organization dedicated to actively empowering the lives of boys affected by human trafficking.

Russell was spurred to found Urban Light after a 2009 visit to Thailand where she witnessed firsthand the trafficking, violence, and exploitation of young boys in Chiang Mai. Upon returning home from her two-week trip, Russell sold her engagement and wedding rings to raise capital to launch the first non-profit of its kind in Thailand and much of the world.

To date, Urban Light has provided services to over 9,000 vulnerable young men and boys through an array of health, educational and emergency services via its Urban Light Youth Center in Chiang Mai. By providing desperately needed services that directly address the needs of young men and boys, Urban Light is empowering at-risk young males to live a life outside the grasp of exploitation and trafficking.

Despite the visibility Russell and her team have brought to the trials faced by young men who are victims of trafficking, Urban Light remains one of the only organizations in Thailand working specifically on behalf of boys who are so often overlooked, forgotten, and ignored in the global discussion of trafficking and exploitation.

Russell, who was forced to flee Thailand in June 2018 as a result of her work, continues to advocate from across the globe for the safety of trafficking survivors, migrants, refugees and marginalized populations.

Alezandra Russell Speaking Topics

  • TRAFFICKING & CHILD SAFETY

    • What about boys? Shifting the global anti-trafficking dialogue to also include boys & men. (English & Spanish)
    • Human Trafficking & Dating Apps: How to protect yourself & your loved ones. (English & Spanish)
    • How to avoid being catfished: A very real game played by traffickers and groomers. (English & Spanish)
    • How parents can protect their children from online groomers & predators. (English & Spanish)
    • White-saviorism within the anti-trafficking movement: how this does more harm than good.

  • LATINX ISSUES

    • Unlearning harmful Latinx cultural norms. (English & Spanish)
    • Ser niño: Redefining masculinity amongst Latinx men. (English & Spanish)
    • Let's chat: Ending the 'chancla culture' within the Latinx community (English & Spanish)
    • The power of building community amongst 1st gen Latinx students on campus. (English & Spanish)
    • "Antes de que": Challenging the cultural norms we grew up with as Latinx kids. (English & Spanish)
    • Let's chat: Colorism and gender inclusivity within the Latinx community. Vamos! (English & Spanish)
    • The Myth of the 'model minority'. Unpacking the unrealistic expectations placed on Latinx students. (English & Spanish)

  • SOCIAL JUSTICE

    • Solidarity checklist: A comprehensive guide on how to be a better ally.
    • Latinx allyship: What does that look like?
    • What does performative allyship look like and how we can be better allies towards social justice.
    • Unpacking colorism within the Latinx community.

  • MOTIVATIONAL

    • How it took fleeing Thailand & losing everything to finally find myself.
    • Tap into your inner activist. (English & Spanish)
    • When selling your engagement ring is the only option: How Alezandra started a non-profit across the world in Thailand.
    • How I found out what life was asking of me while standing in a red light district

Alezandra Russell Videos

  • Featured Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker: Alezandra Russell
    Alezandra Russell is an award-winning Latina activist, author, and Founder of Urban Light, a non-profit organization dedicated to actively empowering...
  • Mother Teresa Award Winner Alezandra Russell Helps Exploited
    Twelve years ago, after a visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand, Alezandra Russell founded Urban Light, a nonprofit serving Thai boys affected by sex...
  • #FreedomIs Flashmob | Chiang Mai, Thailand | 2017

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  • How do I book Alezandra Russell to speak at my event?

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

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

    Alezandra Russell is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Activism, Business, Diversity Speakers, Education, Hispanic Heritage, Influential Women, Leadership Speakers, Non Profit, University Speakers, Virtual Speakers, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Alezandra Russell travel from?

    Alezandra Russell generally travels from Mexico, 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 Alezandra Russell’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Alezandra Russell 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 Alezandra Russell 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 Alezandra Russell 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.

Alezandra Russell is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as TRAFFICKING & CHILD SAFETY, LATINX ISSUES, SOCIAL JUSTICE and MOTIVATIONAL. The estimated speaking fee range to book Alezandra Russell for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Alezandra Russell generally travels from Mexico and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dolores Huerta, Allison Mahoney, Maria Echaveste, Theresa Flores and Rebecca Bender. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Alezandra Russell for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Alezandra Russell Speaking Topics

  • TRAFFICKING & CHILD SAFETY

    • What about boys? Shifting the global anti-trafficking dialogue to also include boys & men. (English & Spanish)
    • Human Trafficking & Dating Apps: How to protect yourself & your loved ones. (English & Spanish)
    • How to avoid being catfished: A very real game played by traffickers and groomers. (English & Spanish)
    • How parents can protect their children from online groomers & predators. (English & Spanish)
    • White-saviorism within the anti-trafficking movement: how this does more harm than good.

  • LATINX ISSUES

    • Unlearning harmful Latinx cultural norms. (English & Spanish)
    • Ser niño: Redefining masculinity amongst Latinx men. (English & Spanish)
    • Let's chat: Ending the 'chancla culture' within the Latinx community (English & Spanish)
    • The power of building community amongst 1st gen Latinx students on campus. (English & Spanish)
    • "Antes de que": Challenging the cultural norms we grew up with as Latinx kids. (English & Spanish)
    • Let's chat: Colorism and gender inclusivity within the Latinx community. Vamos! (English & Spanish)
    • The Myth of the 'model minority'. Unpacking the unrealistic expectations placed on Latinx students. (English & Spanish)

  • SOCIAL JUSTICE

    • Solidarity checklist: A comprehensive guide on how to be a better ally.
    • Latinx allyship: What does that look like?
    • What does performative allyship look like and how we can be better allies towards social justice.
    • Unpacking colorism within the Latinx community.

  • MOTIVATIONAL

    • How it took fleeing Thailand & losing everything to finally find myself.
    • Tap into your inner activist. (English & Spanish)
    • When selling your engagement ring is the only option: How Alezandra started a non-profit across the world in Thailand.
    • How I found out what life was asking of me while standing in a red light district

Alezandra Russell Speaker Videos

  • Featured Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker: Alezandra Russell
    Alezandra Russell is an award-winning Latina activist, author, and Founder of Urban Light, a non-profit organization dedicated to actively empowering the lives of boys affected by human trafficking.
    Mother Teresa Award Winner Alezandra Russell Helps Exploited
    Twelve years ago, after a visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand, Alezandra Russell founded Urban Light, a nonprofit serving Thai boys affected by sex trafficking and exploitation. Because of her work, she is...
  • #FreedomIs Flashmob | Chiang Mai, Thailand | 2017
    Storytelling by Blindfold: Urban Light
  • Urban Light Film - #UrbanLightFilm

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