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Katrina Brownlee

Retired NYPD Detective; Founder & Director of the Young Ladies of Our Future Foundation

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Katrina Brownlee Biography

Retired NYPD Detective Katrina Brownlee is a sought-after speaker regarding her triumph over domestic violence. Her story has been profiled in many places, including The NY Times and CBS 48 Hours. Detective Brownlee heroically turned adversity into an advantage and found her voice to tell her story after the stigma of domestic violence almost left her dead.

When Brownlee was 22 years old, she was shot ten times in a violent domestic relationship with her ex-fiancé, who worked in law enforcement. The attempted murder of her life left her paralyzed, and several surgeries later, she had to relearn to walk. She calls it the "blue wall of silence." Each time she called 911 after he beat her, she says the police walked away after seeing his shield.

After this life-altering traumatic experience, her challenges didn’t end, and she and her children became homeless. Brownlee triumphed and overcame this and many other obstacles of her troubled past and then attended the College of New Rochelle.

She decided to join the New York City Police Department (NYPD) after her cries went unanswered for so long, and she wanted to help others. Twenty-four years later, she retired as the highest ranking first grade detective in the largest police force in the country, and she was on the Mayor of New York’s security detail team. Today she speaks to communities and institutions about the need for domestic violence resources and how to identify them.

Detective Brownlee has received many accolades for her mentorship work as the founder of Young Ladies of Our Future, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for at-risk young women. The organization's mission is to heal the wounds of interpersonal violence, build self-esteem, and promote health and wellness so young ladies can achieve their goals and live successful lives.

Detective Brownlee's memoir, “And Then Came The Blues,” was published in 2022.

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  • Katrina Brownlee - NYPD Detective & Gun Violence Survivor

    Shot multiple times by an ex with a badge, NYPD detective worked to change the system that she says let her down: "I wanted to be a good cop". Referring to it as the "blue wall of silence," each time Katrina Cooke Brownlee called 911 after her correction officer fiancé beat her, the police walked away after seeing his shield.

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

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

    Katrina Brownlee is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Empowerment, Health and Wellness, Influential Women, Inspirational, Leadership Speakers, Personal Growth, Virtual Speakers, Women In Leadership, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Katrina Brownlee travel from?

    Katrina Brownlee 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 Katrina Brownlee’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Katrina Brownlee 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 Katrina Brownlee 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 Katrina Brownlee 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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Retired NYPD Detective; Founder & Director of the Young Ladies of Our Future Foundation

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Katrina Brownlee Biography

Retired NYPD Detective Katrina Brownlee is a sought-after speaker regarding her triumph over domestic violence. Her story has been profiled in many places, including The NY Times and CBS 48 Hours. Detective Brownlee heroically turned adversity into an advantage and found her voice to tell her story after the stigma of domestic violence almost left her dead.

When Brownlee was 22 years old, she was shot ten times in a violent domestic relationship with her ex-fiancé, who worked in law enforcement. The attempted murder of her life left her paralyzed, and several surgeries later, she had to relearn to walk. She calls it the "blue wall of silence." Each time she called 911 after he beat her, she says the police walked away after seeing his shield.

After this life-altering traumatic experience, her challenges didn’t end, and she and her children became homeless. Brownlee triumphed and overcame this and many other obstacles of her troubled past and then attended the College of New Rochelle.

She decided to join the New York City Police Department (NYPD) after her cries went unanswered for so long, and she wanted to help others. Twenty-four years later, she retired as the highest ranking first grade detective in the largest police force in the country, and she was on the Mayor of New York’s security detail team. Today she speaks to communities and institutions about the need for domestic violence resources and how to identify them.

Detective Brownlee has received many accolades for her mentorship work as the founder of Young Ladies of Our Future, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for at-risk young women. The organization's mission is to heal the wounds of interpersonal violence, build self-esteem, and promote health and wellness so young ladies can achieve their goals and live successful lives.

Detective Brownlee's memoir, “And Then Came The Blues,” was published in 2022.

Katrina Brownlee Videos

  • Katrina Brownlee: The Good Cop | Full Episode
    Her ex-fiancé — an officer with a badge — nearly killed her. She says police failed to protect her, so she got her own badge. "CBS Saturday...
  • Why domestic violence survivor Katrina Brownlee joined the police force
    In 1993, Katrina Cooke Brownlee was shot 10 times by her ex-fiancé while trying to leave their abusive relationship. She was repeatedly ignored by...
  • NYPD Detective Katrina Brownlee on working undercover
    After being shot multiple times by her ex-fiancé, Katrina Brownlee tells "48 Hours" how her experience helped her as an undercover cop with the...

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FAQs on booking Katrina Brownlee

  • How do I book Katrina Brownlee to speak at my event?

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

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

    Katrina Brownlee is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Empowerment, Health and Wellness, Influential Women, Inspirational, Leadership Speakers, Personal Growth, Virtual Speakers, Women In Leadership, Women's Issues.
  • Where does Katrina Brownlee travel from?

    Katrina Brownlee 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 Katrina Brownlee’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Katrina Brownlee 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 Katrina Brownlee 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 Katrina Brownlee 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.

Katrina Brownlee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Katrina Brownlee for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Katrina Brownlee 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 Erika Gilchrist, Robin Givens, Dr. Brenda Combs, Ed.D., Jamira Burley and Monica Pearson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Katrina Brownlee for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Katrina Brownlee Speaker Videos

  • Katrina Brownlee: The Good Cop | Full Episode
    Her ex-fiancé — an officer with a badge — nearly killed her. She says police failed to protect her, so she got her own badge. "CBS Saturday Morning" Michelle Miller reports for "48 Hours." Watch...
    Why domestic violence survivor Katrina Brownlee joined the police force
    In 1993, Katrina Cooke Brownlee was shot 10 times by her ex-fiancé while trying to leave their abusive relationship. She was repeatedly ignored by police officers who sided with her abuser — a...
  • NYPD Detective Katrina Brownlee on working undercover
    After being shot multiple times by her ex-fiancé, Katrina Brownlee tells "48 Hours" how her experience helped her as an undercover cop with the NYPD, working to to catch pimps and drug dealers: "I'm...
    Katrina Brownlee On Domestic Violence, Explains Why She Became a Cop
    We chat with Katrina Brownlee, a retired NYPD officer who was shot 10 times by her prison guard ex-boyfriend. Katrina opens up about the “blue wall of silence” in the police force and why she...

Katrina Brownlee News

  • Katrina Brownlee - NYPD Detective & Gun Violence Survivor

    Shot multiple times by an ex with a badge, NYPD detective worked to change the system that she says let her down: "I wanted to be a good cop". Referring to it as the "blue wall of silence," each time Katrina Cooke Brownlee called 911 after her correction officer fiancé beat her, the police walked away after seeing his shield.

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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.

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.

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