Dr. Whitney B. Gaskins · Speaker & facilitator
Spark curiosity.
Shift perspective.
Move to action.
Give your audience more than a moment of inspiration. Create a conversation that helps people see new possibilities—and take a meaningful next step.
Engineering insight. Educational purpose. Community connection.
The approach
Big ideas.
Human connections.
Practical possibilities.
Whitney’s work lives at the intersection of engineering, education, and community. She brings that perspective to conversations about who gets to participate, how people learn, and what it takes to turn a good idea into meaningful change.
Whether you are bringing together educators, organizational leaders, students, or community partners, the starting point is the same: What does this audience need, and what could they do differently afterward?
Action carries it forward.
Speaking topics
Choose a conversation.
Imagine the impact.
Explore Whitney’s signature topics, from personal empowerment and resilience to workplace well-being and STEM opportunity. Discuss the focus and format that fit your audience.
01 / Leadership & personal empowerment
Women’s Empowerment
Make room for your voice. Define your next step.
An invitation to recognize your strengths, reflect on the expectations you carry, and consider what it means to lead on your own terms. This conversation connects personal empowerment with the choices, relationships, and opportunities that shape a meaningful path forward.
Audience takeaways
- Recognize strengths and experiences you can bring to leadership.
- Reflect on expectations that shape how you show up.
- Identify a next step toward a goal that matters to you.
02 / Change & new beginnings
Reinvention & Resilience
Honor the journey. Reimagine what comes next.
Change can ask us to rethink who we are and where we are headed. Explore reinvention as a process of reflection, adaptation, and intentional action—with room for both ambition and the human experience of beginning again.
Audience takeaways
- Reflect on the strengths you carry through change.
- Explore how your definition of success may evolve.
- Choose a manageable next step during a transition.
03 / Well-being & everyday pressures
Managing Anxiety and Stress
Pause. Notice the pressure. Make space for support.
A reflective conversation about the pressures people carry, the expectations they navigate, and the value of recognizing when support is needed. The session invites participants to consider boundaries, resources, and everyday practices that support well-being.
Audience takeaways
- Reflect on sources of stress in your daily routines.
- Consider boundaries and opportunities to seek support.
- Identify a realistic well-being priority to carry forward.
04 / Identity & authentic leadership
Being Your Authentic Self
Your experiences belong in the conversation.
Explore the relationship between identity, confidence, and contribution. This session invites audiences to reflect on their values, recognize the experiences that shape their perspectives, and consider how to show up with greater intention.
Audience takeaways
- Clarify values that guide your choices and contributions.
- Recognize lived experience as a source of insight.
- Identify a way to align your actions more closely with your values.
05 / Workplace culture & well-being
Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
Build a workplace where care can become practice.
Well-being is shaped by more than individual habits. This conversation explores how workplace expectations, relationships, and leadership practices influence people’s experiences—and where teams can begin to make thoughtful changes.
Audience takeaways
- Reflect on how workplace expectations affect well-being.
- Consider ways to make conversations about support more approachable.
- Identify a team practice or resource to explore further.
06 / STEM opportunity & the future
STEM for All: Innovation, Inclusion & the Next Generation
Expand opportunity. Spark discovery. Build the future together.
Connect innovation with the people and pathways that make it possible. Drawing on Whitney’s work in engineering education and community engagement, this session explores how educators, organizations, and communities can help the next generation discover opportunities in STEM.
Audience takeaways
- Recognize strengths that young people and communities bring to STEM.
- Identify an obstacle to participation within your sphere of influence.
- Explore partnerships that connect curiosity with meaningful opportunity.
Find the right format
Make space for
your kind of learning.
Explore the starting fees listed in Whitney’s speaker kit. Share your agenda, group size, and goals to discuss the right approach. Prices are negotiable; final fees and scope are confirmed directly.
A shared spark.
Keynote address · Starting at $7,500*
A focused message that introduces a fresh perspective, connects ideas, and gives the room a common starting point for action.
Discuss a keynote ↗Room to try.
Workshops / breakout sessions · Starting at $4,500*
A participatory experience with space to reflect, exchange ideas, and apply a concept to a challenge that matters to your group.
Discuss a workshop ↗More voices in the room.
Panels / fireside chats · Starting at $2,500*
An engaging conversation that makes room for questions, lived experiences, and connections across perspectives.
Discuss a panel or fireside chat ↗Get to know Whitney
Meet the voice
behind the ideas.
Explore Whitney’s TEDx talk and media features, or view the speaker kit for a concise overview of topics and starting fees.
From first inquiry to shared purpose
Start with
your audience.
Tell me what brings your group together and what you hope will happen next. We can discuss fit, availability, and the details needed to shape the session.
- Share the essentials.
Send your organization, date, location, audience, and preferred session format.
- Define the purpose.
Describe the challenge you are exploring and what you hope participants will take away.
- Discuss the fit.
Confirm availability, scope, fees, logistics, and any preparation needed before finalizing the engagement.
A few planning questions
Let’s make
the details easier.
Can we discuss a topic specific to our audience?
Yes. Include your audience, goals, and the issue you want to explore in your inquiry. We can discuss whether an existing theme or an adapted session is the right fit.
How do we ask about fees and availability?
Email hello@whitneygaskins.com with your date, location, format, audience size, and budget range if available. Starting fees are $7,500 for a keynote, $4,500 for workshops or breakout sessions, and $2,500 for panels or fireside chats. Prices are negotiable. Final fees, scope, and availability are confirmed through direct discussion.
What about virtual events or a different format?
Include your preferred delivery format in your inquiry so we can discuss feasibility, timing, and the experience you want to create.
Can we request promotional materials?
View the speaker kit linked above, or email to request a current biography, approved headshot, and stage introduction. Confirm the final session title and description before promoting your event.
What if we want to record the session?
Please mention recording, livestreaming, or later distribution when you inquire so permissions and arrangements can be discussed before the event.
Let’s create something meaningful
What will your audience
make possible next?
Tell me about your event, your people, and the conversation you want to start. Custom talks can also be discussed for conferences, companies, and executive retreats.
Email directly: hello@whitneygaskins.com
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