Shelley Zalis Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Shelley Zalis is a prominent advocate for gender equality and the founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, an organization that strives to advance gender parity in the workplace through live events, online forums, research, and advisory services. Her journey began in the research industry where she pioneered online research methodologies through her company, Online Testing Exchange (OTX), which she later sold to Ipsos for $80 million. This experience laid the foundation for her subsequent efforts in championing women's rights and equality in the corporate world. In 2013, Zalis created the Girls’ Lounge at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to provide a space for women to connect and collaborate. This initiative evolved into the Equality Lounge, a global movement that fosters inclusive leadership and conscious business practices at major industry events. Through The Female Quotient, Zalis has built the largest global community of women in business, working with major corporations like Meta, JP Morgan Chase, and Deloitte to drive systemic change. In addition to her work with The Female Quotient, Zalis co-founded #SeeHer in partnership with the Association of National Advertisers (ANA). This movement focuses on increasing the accurate portrayal of women and girls in advertising and media. Zalis’s contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and recognition as an Industry Legend by the Advertising Club of New York. Zalis's influence extends beyond her organizational roles as she actively writes and speaks about leadership, mentorship, and gender parity. She serves on several boards and remains committed to mentoring the next generation of female leaders. Zalis's dedication to gender equality is reflected in her efforts to transform corporate cultures and create workplaces where all individuals feel they belong.