Caitlin Dickerson Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
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Available Upon Request
Primary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events
Secondary Topic Category:
Philanthropy
Caitlin Dickerson Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Caitlin Dickerson, Pulitzer, Peabody, and Edward R. Murrow Award winner, engages audiences on the power of journalism and human resilience. A reporter for The Atlantic and former New York Times journalist, she covers refugees and humanitarian crises worldwide, uncovering the human stories behind global displacement. Her work has influenced policy and sparked change, including her Pulitzer-winning investigation on family separations. On stage, Dickerson combines investigative insight with storytelling to illuminate the challenges and courage of those navigating life amid conflict and injustice.
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