Tressie McMillan Cottom Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
Travels From:
NYC - New York City
Primary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Secondary Topic Category:
Education
Tressie McMillan Cottom Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Tressie McMillan Cottom is an associate professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, a MacArthur Fellow, and a New York Times opinion columnist. Renowned for her work on race, gender, and technology, she is an influential voice in sociology and cultural criticism. Her acclaimed books, including "Lower Ed" and "Thick," address pressing social issues with sharp analysis and storytelling.
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