Theme: For Such a Time as This

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Cinemark Theatres Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
4020 Marlton Ave
Los Angeles, California, 90008
United States

Areva Martin

Attorney/Advocate

An award-winning civil rights attorney, a recurring cohost on The Emmy award winning daytime syndicated talk show "The Doctors" and a CNN legal commentator. She is also the founder and president of the Special Needs Network. Her latest book, Make It Rain, hits bookshelves in March 2018

Brandon Rainey

Writer/Director

Writer/Director

Fostering Dreams Project

Founded by Melanie Buttarazzi, Fostering Dreams Project empowers, educates and inspires foster youth to find their voice through the art of dance. Serving youth ages 14-25 years old who are in the foster care system or aging out; the program is dedicated to providing youth with community, mentorship, life skills, and a brighter future.

Fostering Dreams Project n/a

Founded by Melanie Buttarazzi, a non-profit whose mission is to empower, educate and inspire foster youth to find their voice through the art of dance. Serving youth ages 14-25 years old who are in the foster care system or aging out; the program is dedicated to providing youth with community, mentorship, life skills, and a brighter future.

Jarim Person-Lynn

Wealth Coach

Author of Brass Knuckle Finance & This is Why You're Broke. Founder and Wealth Coach for The Winner's Circle LLC.

Karim Webb

Co-Owner/Operations Partner

Karim Webb is a twenty-five year veteran of the restaurant industry and in 2007 became Co-Owner and Operations Partner of PCF Restaurant Management, a Los Angeles based franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings. With his leadership, the BWW franchisee group has successfully opened three restaurants in South LA, with three more in development.

Kiana Lowry

A recent UCLA graduate; an interior designer turned user experience designer.

Kiki Lowry

UX Designer

A recent UCLA graduate; an interior designer turned user experience designer

Vincent Scatliffe

Multi Disciplinary Designer

A multi-disciplinary designer with more than 10 years of experience in the areas of UX design, visual design, industrial design, and branding. As a visionary, it's my desire to assess an idea’s potential and bring its possibilities to life.