Kemba Smith Pradia transforms immense adversity into powerful advocacy as a leading voice for criminal justice reform, domestic violence awareness, and social justice. Her remarkable resilience was exemplified in her journey from first-time nonviolent offender sentenced to 24.5 years, to receiving a full pardon from President Biden in 2025.
After receiving clemency from President Clinton in 2000, Kemba went onto testify before Congress and the United Nations. She has served on the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission and Parole Board. Kemba is also the author of Poster Child the executive producer of the award-winning film KEMBA.
Today, Kemba helps organizations understand the human impact of criminal justice policies by connecting personal narratives to systemic issues. Her expertise illuminates the intersection of domestic violence and mass incarceration, providing actionable frameworks for meaningful reform. As an Equity in Action Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, she translates complex policy issues into accessible insights.
Audiences gain practical strategies for advocating effectively within existing systems and inspiration to transform adversity into purposeful action. Kemba's presentations combine lived experience with policy expertise, creating lasting impact across diverse sectors.
Book Kemba for an authentic voice that transforms understanding into action and inspires meaningful change in your organization.
How can I book Kemba Smith Pradia for my next event?
Email kemba.smith.pradia@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Kemba Smith Pradia for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Kemba Smith Pradia's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Kemba directly.
What topics does Kemba Smith Pradia specialise in?
Kemba Smith Pradia specialises in discussing criminal justice reform, domestic violence awareness, social justice and more.
What is Kemba Smith Pradia's speaking style like?
Kemba delivers heartfelt, inspiring presentations with honesty and grace. She connects deeply with audiences, sharing personal stories that motivate change and foster understanding around difficult topics.
Does Kemba Smith Pradia offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Kemba Smith Pradia offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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