Wendy Davis & Karl Rove
Texans from either side of the political aisle Wendy Davis and Karl Rove offer eye-opening insights on the battle for voter attention and what it means for presidential campaigns.
Former Texas State Senator and philanthropist Wendy Davis is renowned as a passionate advocate for women in social, economic and political spheres. Davis emerged as a leader in the national conversation surrounding women’s leadership and issues which threaten our individual opportunities after a 13-hour filibuster in the Texas Senate to stop a legislative effort that would have dramatically reduced women’s access to healthcare. Through Davis’ work founding Deeds Not Words, she is shaping the next generation of leaders and directly working to foster diversity, inclusivity, and change at the highest levels of business and government. Davis combines the power of personal storytelling with her deep policy understanding to explain why equitable policies matter in the lives of women as well as the overall health and vibrancy of our economy.
Aided by his work as a Wall Street Journal weekly columnist and frequent FOX News contributor, Karl Rove examines issues taken from today’s headlines, puts them in a broader historical context, and walks listeners through what’s likely to happen. Rove served as Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush. Drawing on his experiences as one of America’s leading campaign strategists and a White House senior advisor, Karl Rove offers thoughtful analysis, historical insights and informed predictions about current issues, the tests America faces today, and our nation’s turbulent politics.
Together, Davis and Rove paint a picture of how the map of the U.S. electorate is changing, the issues that resonate with voters, and what it means for our political future.
Wendy Davis
EXCLUSIVE
- Founder, Deeds Not Words - nonprofit for women's empowerment
- Texas State Senator (2009-2015)
- Advocate for Women's Rights
- One of Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business"
Former Texas State Senator and Founder of the non-profit Deeds Not Words, Wendy Davis is renowned as a passionate advocate for women in social, economic and political spheres. After skyrocketing to near celebrity status through her historic 13-hour filibuster in the Texas Senate to stop a legislative effort that would have dramatically reduced women’s access to healthcare, Davis emerged as a leader in the national conversation surrounding women’s leadership and issues which threaten our individual opportunities. Long before she was a Texas State Senator and Texas’ Democratic nominee for Governor in 2014, Davis struggled with the same obstacles faced by women around the country. Determined to break the cycle of poverty she’d been born into, Davis fought to juggle school, career and single motherhood and uses those experiences to connect with others in order to shape perspective. Through Davis’ work at Deeds Not Words, for which she earned a spot on Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business,” she is shaping the next generation of leaders and directly working to foster diversity, inclusivity, and change at the highest levels of business and government.
At the podium, Davis combines the power of personal storytelling with her deep policy understanding to explain why equitable policies matter in the lives of women as well as the overall health and vibrancy of our economy, guiding organizations across industries toward a better understanding of the institutional value in creating diverse work environments, and key issues such as pay equity, family leave, and harassment policies. A living testament to the ability we each possess to rise above challenges and succeed, Davis demonstrates the power of each of our unique voices, and the value in raising them for what we believe in. Audiences are left inspired to utilize their individual strengths into meaningful contributions, and organizations are left with the tools and insights needed to advance positive change.
Karl Rove
EXCLUSIVE
- Foremost Conservative Commentator & Strategist
- FOX News Contributor and Wall Street Journal Columnist
- Former Deputy Chief of Staff and Sr. Advisor to President George W. Bush
- New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Courage and Consequence' and 'The Triumph of William McKinley'
Iconic campaign strategist Karl Rove is one of the most sought-after political pundits of our time, widely respected for his robust knowledge of major political issues. Rove served as Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush overseeing the Offices of Political Affairs, Public Liaison, Intergovernmental Relations, Strategic Initiatives and as Deputy Chief, the White House Policy process. Before the White House, he ran Rove + Co., a public affairs firm that consulted on over 75 GOP campaigns for Senator, Governor, Congress, and statewide office. Rove writes a weekly op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, appears frequently on Fox News, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller Courage and Consequence and The Triumph of William McKinley. Conservative editor and columnist Fred Barnes called him “the greatest political mind of his and probably of any generation.”
From major international conferences and association meetings to college campuses and corporate events, Rove's shrewd analysis resonates with audiences. Diverse organizations including the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Sinai Health System, Cigna, Yahoo!, University of North Carolina-Wilmington, and more have sought out Rove as a speaker. Sponsors hosting Rove have reported his remarks "were extremely insightful and very helpful to our industry leaders"(Edison Electric Institute) and "provocative, lively and thoughtful" (Nomura) with audiences" often erupting in applause" (Wabash College) and for presentations praised as "one of the highest-rated" (The TriZetto Group).
