Michele Thornton Ghee Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
EWR - Newark, NJ
Primary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Secondary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship
Michele Thornton Ghee Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Michele Thornton Ghee is a highly respected media executive, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in the industry. She has held senior positions at major media companies such as CNN, A&E, The History Channel, and BET Networks, where she was instrumental in the creation and rebranding of BET Her. Michele is known for her expertise in leadership, diversity and inclusion, and business strategy, and has received numerous accolades for her work, including the ADCOLOR Change Agent Award and Multichannel News Wonder Woman Award.
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