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

Book Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds, an innovative leader with over 20 years of experience in higher education, fashion consulting, and HR. Renowned for engaging speeches on fashion, education, and diversity, he tailors each talk to meet your event’s goals. With over 100,000 attendees inspired, 50+ annual speaking engagements, and trusted by 100+ Fortune 500 companies, fashion weeks, and governments, Dr. Hammonds is the dynamic choice to elevate your event.

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, widely known as the "Dean of Fashion," began his career in special education before transitioning into fashion and HR, where he served as Assistant HR Manager at Neiman Marcus. As Fashion Program Chair at the Art Institutes, he launched the inaugural BFA in Fashion Design and secured SACS accreditation. Currently, Dr. Hammonds is the founder of CAH & CO., a boutique consulting firm, Senior Fashion Editor at Upscale Magazine, and a professor at Capella University. He has contributed to major media outlets, received numerous accolades, and remains dedicated to philanthropy and community service, leading with a commitment to excellence.

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