Erin Gruwell Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Secondary Topic Category:
Education
Erin Gruwell Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Erin Gruwell has earned an award-winning reputation for her steadfast commitment to the future of education. Her impact as a change agent attracted Hollywood’s attention, and in 2007, Paramount Pictures released Freedom Writers, starring two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank as Erin.
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