Kiesha Garrison Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below
Travels From:
SEA - Seattle, WA
Primary Topic Category:
Moderators
Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Kiesha Garrison Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Kiesha Garrison is a dynamic host who leads events & conversations that spark personal, professional, and cultural shifts. She combines her 20 years of experience as a business & culture leader at Time, Inc. & Microsoft with her skill as a standup comedian to bring versatility and memorable impact onstage. Kiesha has emceed several major events including Workhuman Live, Women in Tech Regatta, Microsoft Ready, & Microsoft Include. She has also delivered uniquely insightful interviews with well-known subjects Will Smith, Lenny Kravitz, Ed Catmull, and countless corporate, nonprofit, and community leaders.
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