Comadre Speakers Collaborative

We are a group of speakers, trainers, and coaches committed to doing things differently. We've seen how one-and-done speaker events in the DEI space have done more harm than good: the lack of community or institutional follow-up stalls momentum and further alienates already marginalized people in that space. Organizers burn out from having to do it all themselves. And these infrequent events make inclusion, belonging, and justice seem like extras, instead of the crucial components of a healthy community that we believe they are. The Comadres are a group of speakers, trainers, and coaches committed to finding another path forward. What if we could leverage these one-time speaker events for long term action that transforms communities? What if DEI Directors, Heads of DEI, school committees, diversity councils, event planning committees, and other interested people had access not only to a fantastic speaker to inspire their community, but also to thought partners who could help them ensure the event was well-received – and that the energy from the event could continue long after it was over? When you work with the Comadre Speakers Collaborative to book a speaker, you're welcomed into a community of learners, with support, resources, and training to ensure the energy created from the speaker event goes far beyond the last word of the presentation. If you've ever been disappointed by how many people attended the event you spent weeks planning, or by the lack of impact when you know your speaker was excellent, consider a different approach, and let us help you achieve your goals.