Theme: Pay It Forward

Inspirational speakers share their ideas on paying it forward in the realms of building community and caring for our environment.

The Independence School
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, Delaware, 19711
United States

Amy Trauth-Nare

Senior Associate Director, University of Delaware Professional Development Center for Educators (PDCE); Assistant Professor, School of Education

Dr. Amy Trauth-Nare is Senior Associate Director at the University of Delaware Professional Development Center for Educators (PDCE). She is also an assistant professor at the School of Education at the University. Dr. Trauth-Nare has a passion for the environment and believes that we can take simple steps to make a difference.

Barbara Albani

Christiana Care Radiology, Neurology; Medical Director, Department of NeuroInterventional Surgery

Dr. Barbara Albani is the Medical Director of the Department of NeuroInterventional Surgery at Christiana Care Hospital in Delaware. Holding current licensure in Delaware and board certification in neurology, radiology and neuroradiology, Dr. Albani's practice focuses on aneurysms, strokes and other vascular abnormalities of the head, neck and spine, in both elective and emergency situations

Brennan Stark

High School Student

Brennan Stark is a high school senior who has a passion for sustainable and inexpensive housing.

Catherine Lindroth

Founder and Executive Director, Summer Learning Collaborative

Catherine Lindroth is the founder and Executive Director of the non profit Summer Collaborative in Wilmington, DE. Designed to all low income children to have outstanding experiences during the summer months through partnerships with area community centers.

Katy Craft

High School Student

Katy Craft is a high school freshman who developed a passion and is making a difference even though she is a busy teenager.

Matthew Santos

High School Student

Matthew is a senior in high school. As a result of a family trip overseas Matthew discovered that there are people in need around the world and he could do something about it.

Robin Morgan

Chairperson, University of Delaware Department of Biological Sciences; Professor, Agriculture and Natural Resources; Professor, Biological Sciences

Dr. Robin Morgan is the Chairperson of University of Delaware Department of Biological Sciences. She is also a professor in the departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Biological Sciences. Sustainability is a personal passion of hers.

Steffany Bane Carey

Group Creative Director, Tribal Worldwide

Steffany Bane Carey is Group Creative Director for Tribal Worldwide. As a lover of words and through her career experiences she has come to understand the power of words and how that power can shift over time.