Theme: Showing Up

The TEDxChicagoWomen 2018 will simulcast an exclusive session from TEDWomen 2018 and also feature several live speakers/performers and have interactive activities to make a memorable afternoon.

Tickets are available on TEDxChicago.com or on Eventbrite.com

Park West
322 West Armitage Avenue
Chicago, Illinois, 60614
United States

Fabrice Braunrot

HEALTH – WELLNESS - OPTIMIZER

Fabrice Braunrot putting the skills he developed over 34 years as an advisor to many of the world’s wealthiest families to work to help a broader audience make the most of their personal health “portfolio”.

Pauly Ramirez Parra

LATINX – DESIGNER - HUMANIST

Growing up as a part of multiple communities sculpted Pauly Ramirez’s vision of tomorrow. Her perspective bridges the breath and depth of diverse cultures, bringing a fresh voice to our understanding of culture and commerce. After graduating SAIC, Pauly embarked upon an entrepreneurial journey to inspire and empower underrepresented communities in traditional cultural domains.

Prashanthi Raman

TRAILBLAZER – STRATEGIST - MOTHER

Prashanthi Raman is the Director of Public Policy for Lyft, a role that allows her to manage policy issues across the country where she negotiates with elected officials, builds relationships with third-party stakeholders, and speaks on behalf of the company.

Rohina Malik

PLAYWRIGHT – EDUCATOR - SOLO ARTIST

Rohina Malik is an Award-winning Chicago playwright and solo performance artist. Rohina’s play THE MECCA TALES and YASMINA'S NECKLACE were both nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Play. Malik's critically acclaimed solo play UNVEILED has been presented in the US, Canada, Africa, and Europe. Malik was selected to receive the 2018 Lee Reynolds Award, given annually to a woman in theatre whose work has helped to illuminate the possibilities for social, cultural, or political change.

THUNK A Cappella Group

Singing

THUNK, A Cappella Group from Northwestern University