Symone Sanders Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
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Available Upon Request
Primary Topic Category:
Politics
Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Symone Sanders Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Seasoned political strategist, former CNN political commentator, and author Symone Sanders is a gifted communicator with a passion for problem solving, social justice, and in-depth analysis of today’s most important issues. Symone previously served as the national press secretary for U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign, the youngest person to ever hold that title, and as a senior advisor for President Biden’s presidential campaign as part of his administration. Symone shares her expertise in communication and political strategy, in-depth analysis of key political issues, and the challenges and possibilities for radical change.
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