Co-lead | Speaker Coach | Host

Stories and ideas have always held a special place in my heart. There is power in every tale to open minds, spark passion, and change the world, which is why it has been an honor and a privilege to help our speakers tell their stories since 2013. I love working with our incredible #TEDxAM team and shepherding our speakers through the process of shaping their story for the stage. Unsurprisingly, I am also the sort of person who couldn’t possibly narrow my many favorites down to just one. It seems like every talk weaves its own kind of magic and changes how I think about the world.

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Co-lead | Speaker Coach

I’ve been enthralled by TED since I viewed my first talk, and that feeling has only intensified in the years since. I jumped on the opportunity to join TEDxAmoskeagMillyard in 2013, and as an organizer, I’ve been privy to incredible experiences, people, community and yes, those captivating talks. One TED Talk remains central to me – I go back time and time again – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “The danger of a single story.” Representation matters, now more than ever.

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Speaker Lead | Speaker Coach

As a speaker coach since 2022, I’m honored to help support our incredible speakers and the entire #TEDxAM team. While it feels impossible to choose my single favorite TED Talk, I will never forget my first: “My stroke of insight” by Jill Bolte Taylor. Beyond the brilliant title, it’s an exceptional story, told in a way that’s memorable, informative, funny and heartfelt. (Plus we get to see a real human brain on stage. How cool is that?)

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Production & Design Lead | Speaker Coach

I've always found TED Talks to be an incredible resource for positivity. It's a platform to share an idea that can change someone's perspective on the world. As a video professional and teacher, I believe stories can connect us regardless of the subject matter. It's hard to pick just one TED Talk, but if I did, Celeste Headlee's "How to have a good conversation" is timeless and effective. After all, what's better in life than a good conversation with another person?

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Speaker Coach

I've spent the last 20 plus years building my storytelling skills, starting when I was just a kid (I have proof!). One of the aspects of life that I most appreciate is listening to stories from people all around the globe whom I have encountered. I'm so excited to be part of the #TEDxAM team this year and to collaborate with an incredible speaker to share their remarkable story in their first TEDx Talk. At the opening of her "The power of vulnerability" TED Talk, Brene Brown says, "...maybe stories are just data with a soul," and that phrase has stayed with me since. I'm confident the stories shared by the #TEDxAM speakers will have a lasting and powerful impact on many!

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