Keisha Lance Bottoms Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
ATL - Atlanta, GA
Primary Topic Category:
Politics
Secondary Topic Category:
African American & Black
Keisha Lance Bottoms Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Keisha Lance Bottoms was most recently Mayor of Atlanta, GA – the only in Atlanta’s history to have served in all three branches of government. She served during one of the most challenging times in the history of Atlanta, becoming a national figure for her bold action in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd. During the 2020 election, Mayor Bottoms was appointed co-chair of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Bottoms has also served as Senior Advisor to the President for Public Engagement, and is currently a member of the President's Export Council.
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