Speaker Spotlight: Tina Tchen helps audiences learn specific, concrete steps to further equality as the President and CEO of Time’s Up

TINA TCHEN serves as president and CEO of TIME’S UP Now and the TIME’S UP Foundation, overseeing the organizations’ efforts to change culture, companies, and laws to make work safe, fair, and dignified for women of all kinds. Former Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama and one of the co-founders of the Time's UP Legal Defense Fund-- which has connected more than 3,600 people to legal or PR support for sexual harassment across dozens of industries-- Tina is at the forefront of the movement for women's rights in a post MeToo era. In her speeches she instructs managers and leaders with specific, actionable ways they can turn their company culture into one of change-making to further equality in every form, with actions they can take in their daily lives. Tchen is frequently making headlines for her work, with recent features in Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Marie Claire, Fast Company, and others, such as a recent interview in Forbes where she discusses actionable insights and answers questions about the current moment. In order to make the equality movement bring lasting change, Tchen runs a research lab that uncovers the policies and strategies that actually work in ensuring gender equality in the workplace.

A powerful, compelling speaker, Tchen is hired by CEOs to provide insights on how to enact equitable policies and transform their workplace in ways that promote diversity and inclusivity. Sought-out to speak everywhere from Roger William University to The New York Times New Rules Summit, Tchen's eye-opening and actionable insights make a tangible impact. As the Procter & Gamble raved: "It was a pleasure to have Tina as our Keynote Speaker. She wowed our attendees – both employees and external attendees alike. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback on her talk, such as: 'Tina’s speech was eye-opening to think differently and deeply on the subject of gender equality and diversity in such different angles and perspective..."

Virtual Programming: Tina Tchen on gender equality in the time of the coronavirus 

President and CEO of TIME's UP and Former Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama, TINA TCHEN is a leading voice on gender equality and the actionable steps organizations can take to change culture and make work fair, safe and dignified. Amid the coronavirus she's engaged in compelling and informative virtual engagements, including a conversation about the issues women are facing during the pandemic for Makers@HOME and another with Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson on unpaid sick leave. Tchen also penned a powerful op-ed for NBC "Now is the time to commit to diverse and inclusive workplaces," and oversaw the release of Time's Up's guide to prioritizing diversity during Covid-19. 

As president and CEO of TIME’S UP Now and the TIME’S UP Foundation, Tchen oversees the organizations’ efforts to change culture, companies, and laws. A powerful, compelling speaker, she provides insights to companies on how to enact equitable policies and transform their workplace in ways that promote diversity and inclusivity. Sought-out to speak everywhere from Procter & Gamble to The New York Times New Rules Summit, Tchen's eye-opening and actionable insights make a tangible impact. As the Procter & Gamble raved: "It was a pleasure to have Tina as our Keynote Speaker. She wowed our attendees – both employees and external attendees alike. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback on her talk, such as: 'Tina’s speech was eye-opening to think differently and deeply on the subject of gender equality and diversity in such different angles and perspective...'"

Tina Tchen is working to increase participation in every election 

Former Chief of Staff to First Lady Michelle Obama and current President and CEO of TIME’S UP TINA TCHEN is on the board of When We All Vote, a non-profit, nonpartisan organization on a mission to increase participation in every election. Specifically focused on closing the race and age voting gap by harnessing grassroots energy, Tchen is on the front lines to change the culture around voting and ensure every American who can is able to participate in elections. Renowned as a passionate champion for women’s issues and fostering inclusivity in our democracy, Tchen shares her unique perspective and insights on diversity and ensuring every voice is heard—and population represented—in our society. Energetic, authentic and engaging on stage, she empowers audiences to raise their voices and take action now to secure a better tomorrow.