Mauricio Macri
President of the Argentine Republic (2015–2019); 3x President of the Boca Juniors Football Club
Caroline Kennedy
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan & Australia | Bestselling Author & Attorney | Honorary President, JFK Library Foundation | Daughter of President John F. Kennedy
Caroline Kennedy has turned a famous name into a lifetime of public service. The only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, she is a bestselling author and attorney who served as U.S. Ambassador to both Japan and Australia, strengthening two vital alliances. On stage, she draws on history, family legacy, and decades of leadership to inspire audiences about citizenship, diplomacy, and the responsibility we share for democracy.
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Caroline Kennedy biography
Political speaker Caroline Kennedy is a diplomat, attorney, and bestselling author who has dedicated her life to public service. The only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, she is one of very few Americans to have represented the United States as ambassador to two major allies, serving in both Japan and Australia.
As the 29th U.S. Ambassador to Japan, and the first woman to hold the post, Kennedy strengthened one of America’s most important alliances. During her tenure she helped secure the return of Okinawa land to Japan, the largest such transfer in decades, championed the advancement of Japanese women in business and politics, and played a key role in President Obama’s historic visit to Hiroshima. She was later appointed U.S. Ambassador to Australia, where she deepened the alliance and advanced major initiatives including the AUKUS security partnership across the Indo-Pacific.
A Lifetime of Public Service
Beyond diplomacy, Kennedy has devoted herself to education, law, and civic life. She served as Vice Chair of the Fund for Public Schools, helping raise more than $285 million for New York City schools, and as director of the Office of Strategic Partnerships for the city’s Department of Education. She is Honorary President of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and in 1989 she established the Profile in Courage Award, which honors elected officials who risk their careers to do what is right. A prolific author, she has written or edited more than a dozen books on history, law, and poetry, including ten New York Times bestsellers, and holds degrees from Harvard University and Columbia Law School.
As a speaker, Caroline Kennedy draws on history, her family’s legacy, and a lifetime of service to remind audiences what citizenship and leadership truly demand. She speaks with warmth and conviction about diplomacy and America’s role in the world, the enduring value of education, and the responsibility each generation carries to strengthen democracy. Audiences leave inspired to serve, to engage, and to lead with integrity and purpose.
Caroline Kennedy Speaking Videos
Caroline Kennedy on the Art of Diplomacy
Caroline Kennedy on JFK's moonshot promise
Caroline Kennedy Keynote Topics
Drawing on a life devoted to public service, from two ambassadorships to leadership in education and law, Caroline Kennedy makes the case that democracy depends on the active participation of every citizen. Weaving in stories from her own upbringing and her family's enduring belief that service can begin at any age, she reminds audiences that each of us holds the power to make a difference.
For generations, Americans have been moved by the Kennedy story, its triumphs and its heartbreaks alike. In this deeply personal talk, Caroline Kennedy reflects on her years in the White House, the legacy of leadership inspired by her father, and her family's lasting commitment to public service and philanthropy. She offers a rare, intimate window into a family that helped shape modern America.
After nearly a decade leading philanthropic efforts for public schools, Caroline Kennedy understands both the cost and the true value of education. Inspired by her parents' love of reading and history, she speaks about education as the foundation of opportunity and citizenship, and about why investing in engaged, informed young people is essential to the future of any democracy.
What does it mean to be an American, from the ideals on which the nation was founded to the sacrifices made to defend them? Drawing on her writing about American history, poetry, and the documents that define the country, Caroline Kennedy explores the foundations of democracy and celebrates the freedoms and values that bind a diverse nation together.
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FAQs on Booking Caroline Kennedy
Why Caroline Kennedy?
Booking Caroline Kennedy brings your audience a living link to one of the most storied chapters of American history, paired with decades of real public-service achievement. A bestselling author, attorney, and one of the few Americans to have served as ambassador to both Japan and Australia, she speaks with rare authority on diplomacy, citizenship, and leadership. Her presence is both inspiring and deeply credible, and her message about service and democratic values resonates across generations. Aurum Speakers Bureau can help you bring Caroline Kennedy to your next event.
Where did Caroline Kennedy serve as a U.S. ambassador?
Caroline Kennedy served as the 29th U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017, becoming the first woman to hold that role, and later as U.S. Ambassador to Australia from 2022 to 2024. In both posts she worked to strengthen key U.S. alliances across the Indo-Pacific.
Is Caroline Kennedy the daughter of President John F. Kennedy?
Yes. Caroline Kennedy is the only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. She serves as Honorary President of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and established the Profile in Courage Award in 1989 to honor political courage.
What topics does speaker Caroline Kennedy cover in her keynotes?
Caroline Kennedy speaks on diplomacy and America's role in the world, engaged citizenship and public service, the value of education, the Kennedy family legacy, and the ideals that sustain American democracy. Her keynotes suit corporate, civic, educational, and nonprofit audiences. To check her availability and speaking fees, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
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