Global Migration Leader & Director, Global Office Washington, D.C., for the International Organization for Migration; Former U.S. Ambassador to Haiti, Lebanon & Sri Lanka
Michele Sison Biography
Michele Sison is a diplomat and director of the Global Office in Washington, D.C., for the International Organization for Migration. With more than four decades of experience in international affairs, Sison has held roles across Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, Haiti, and Washington, D.C., contributing to U.S. foreign policy and humanitarian initiatives. Her leadership at IOM Washington focuses on strengthening partnerships and engagement with U.S.-based institutions, with an emphasis on migration issues, countering human trafficking, and supporting civil society initiatives.
Sison's diplomatic career includes serving as U.S. assistant secretary of state for International Organization Affairs, U.S. ambassador to Haiti, deputy representative to the United Nations, and ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates. She has also held senior assignments such as assistant chief of mission in Baghdad and principal deputy assistant secretary of state for South Asian Affairs. Sison has been recognized for her expertise in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and multilateral cooperation, and holds the rank of career ambassador, the highest in the U.S. Foreign Service.
A recipient of the U.S. Presidential Distinguished Service Award, the U.S. Presidential Meritorious Service Award, and the Department of the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, Sison is known for her ability to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes and foster dialogue among diverse stakeholders. Her public speaking and engagement at international forums highlight her expertise in diplomacy, humanitarian affairs, global migration, and international relations.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Michele Sison and other top speakers and celebrities.
Michele Sison Videos
Assistant Secretary Sison and Senior Bureau Official Bachus Message on #GirlsinICT Day 2022
IO Assistant Secretary Sison and CDP Senior Bureau Official Bachus Message on #GirlsinICT Day 2022
-
How do I book Michele Sison to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Michele Sison 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 Michele Sison, 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 Michele Sison or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Michele Sison
Speaking fees for Michele Sison, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Michele Sison are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Michele Sison, 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 Michele Sison speak about?
Michele Sison is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Female Leadership, Government, Immigration, Social Activism, World Affairs -
Where does Michele Sison travel from?
Michele Sison generally travels from Washington, DC, 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 Michele Sison’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Michele Sison 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 Michele Sison 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 Michele Sison 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.
Michele Sison is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Michele Sison for your event is available upon request. Michele Sison generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Laura Ling, Lisa Ling, Nazanin Ash, Shamere Mckenzie and Leena El-Ali. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Michele Sison for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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.








