Discover why Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds is the ideal speaker for your upcoming event.

Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds gives engaging speeches about fashion, education, and diversity that resonate with diverse audiences. He customizes his talks to suit the specific goals of each event, from big fashion conferences to smaller education summits. His impactful presentations have led to repeat invitations. Notable achievements include inspiring over 100,000 attendees, speaking at 50+ events annually, and earning the trust of 100+ Fortune 500 companies, institutions, fashion weeks, and governments.

Event Logistics. Dr. Hammonds prefers a Countryman or lavalier microphone for good sound. If needed, a wireless handheld is okay, and for small groups, no mic is needed. If you want to record the event, talk to Dr. Hammonds or our team first about sharing it later. Don't share any slides or content with the audience without approval. Before the talk, make sure to check the sound and run through everything with Dr. Hammonds 30-60 minutes early, without the audience there. Dr. Hammonds is open to meeting attendees before the event to talk and answer questions. His main goal is to help you and your audience.

Suggested Intro. Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds has been a big name in fashion and education for 20 years. He started as a teacher for special education and then became an Assistant HR Manager at Neiman Marcus. He also led the Fashion Program at the Art Institutes and created the popular BFA in Fashion Design. Dr. Hammonds is the founder of CAH & CO and has worked as an author, editor, and TV correspondent for well-known publications and shows. He's now the senior fashion editor at Upscale magazine. Dr. Hammonds was featured in the 2023 documentary "The South Got Something to Say" and collaborated on the fragrance "HERE" in 2024. He's dedicated to supporting disability and sustainability and previously served as a Goodwill Ambassador and co-chair of Fashion Uncorked. Dr. Hammonds has received awards like the Stephen Shank Award and Volunteer Service Award. Originally from Columbus, Georgia, Dr. Hammonds holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, an MBA, and a Bachelor's degree. Today, we are fortunate to learn from Dr. Hammonds as he shares his insights on...

A nice, short intro like this is way better than reading Hammonds’ full bio aloud. But if you’d like more facts, the bio has them.

Please let us know if you've read the speaker rider and if you have any questions or can't meet any requirements. We also need the conference name, website, event date, location, budget for speaker fees, tentative or confirmed speaker list, topic for the speaker, and speaking slot duration (usually 40–50 minutes).

Final thoughts: It's best to email for reliable communication and to keep a record of our conversation history. You can reach Dr. Hammonds' PR/Management team at pr@aoagwllc.com.

We're grateful for the chance to speak at your event and help create a great experience for your audience. If you need more information or assistance before or during the event, please reach out. Thank you for the opportunity!
Team Dr. CAH