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).

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Annie Wang

Co-founder, CPO, Creative Director at Her Campus

Annie is the Co-founder, Chief Product Officer, and Creative Director of Her Campus Media, the #1 destination, global community, and media brand for college women. In her role, Annie drives creative innovation and technical strategy to build the products that make Her Campus the most beloved, authentic, recognizable brand for college women everywhere. She has developed a CMS that publishes hundreds of features daily on HerCampus.com, with a global readership in the millions. Annie also oversees the design arm of the company’s agency practice that develops award-winning advertising campaigns for the world's top brands. Annie is a Forbes 30 Under 30 listmaker and graduate of Harvard University.

Asha Walker

Executive Director and Founder at Health in the Hood

Asha Walker is the Executive Director and founder of Health in the Hood, a non-profit organization that builds vegetable gardens in underserved communities. Health in the Hood urban gardens serve as living classrooms where children and families enjoy free, healthy foods and nutrition & fitness workshops. Asha brings her high energy and expertise in community engagement, urban gardening and & wellness to Health in the Hood. She began Health in the Hood, following in her father’s community gardening foot-steps, as an answer to the call for fresh vegetables in food deserts across South Florida. Overtown, Liberty City, Miami Gardens and Hallandale Beach each have Health in the Hood community vegetable gardens to provide fresh foods for residents.

Gabriella Smith

Founder of the UpCycle Project

Gabriella is the Founder of The UpCycle Project and the Director of Sustainability & Innovation for Istituto Marangoni Miami. Gabriella has made it her goal to raise awareness of the waste the fashion industry creates by creating hands-on workshops, student mentorship programs, inspiring discussions, as well as disruptive events and products that find circular solutions for fashion and other industries

Johanna Mikkola

Co-Founder & CEO of Wyncode

Johanna Mikkola is the Co-founder and CEO of Wyncode Academy a leading technical school dedicated to training top technology talent through best-in-class accelerated and immersive programs in the middle of Wynwood, Miami. With various courses in web development, digital marketing and UX/UI fundamentals, Wyncode’s competitive curricula prepares students to compete in the Miami and National job arena, demonstrated by our 91% job placement rate for 2017 and our 250+ hiring partners. Johanna was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur in June 2015 at the International Selection Panel in Amman, Jordan joining a prestigious network of over 1000 high impact entrepreneurs around the globe and is also a member of Entrepreneur Organization.

Maria Antonia Tigre

Senior attorney at the Environment Program of the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice

Maria Antonia Tigre is a senior attorney at the Environment Program of the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice. She provides pro bono legal services to NGOs across the globe, especially in issues related to protected areas and the interface between human rights and the environment. She is the author of ‘Regional Cooperation in Amazonia: A Comparative Environmental Law Analysis’, published by Brill in September 2017. Ms. Tigre has worked with environmental law firms, infrastructure companies and international nongovernmental organizations, including the World Resources Institute (WRI). She received her LL.B. from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is fluent in Portuguese, English, and German, with a basic understanding of French and Spanish.

Martha Rodriguez Clavell

Immigration Activist

Martha Rodriguez J.D was born in Havana, Cuba. She was brought to the United States on a raft by her parents, staying in Guantanamo Bay refugee camp while they awaited the wet foot - dry foot act to be made into law.

Pola Bunster

Director of Storytelling at Prism Creative Group

Pola Bunster is the Director of Storytelling at Prism Creative Group, a mission-aligned creative agency geared toward re-branding Miami and amplifying culture through community events and experiential marketing. A Miami native, Pola has worked on many projects at Prism that have helped make culture and community accessible around the city. Through in-depth storytelling and curated events, they have played a significant role in revitalizing neighborhoods and helping to build a better Miami.

Rosanna Queirolo

Founder of Blash by Rosanna Queirolo

Ecuadorian, mother, newscaster, businesswoman, brand ambassador, athlete, author, magazine editor, and health & fitness coach. Rosanna Queirolo is a dynamic and entrepreneurial businesswoman. Rosanna’s entrepreneurial endeavor starts in 2010 when she ventures into launching her first multi-product brand, Blash by Rosanna Queirolo, in alliance with the biggest Ecuadorian retailer, Megamaxi. Over the next few years, Rosanna works on growing the brand as well as creating two new businesses. Sanna, a Health & Fitness branch with a magazine, digital Programs, and a Fitness Morning with over 4000 attendees. Additionally, she launched Gourmet Market Restaurant, a culinary slow food experience with two locations.

Stephanie Shames

CEO of SHMLS by Steph

Stephanie Shames is the CEO of SHMLS by Steph, a full-service health and fitness company focused on body positive and self-love. Based in Miami, Shames holds a position as Master Instructor and Trainer in indoor cycling, runs a body positive and fitness blog, and offers personalized health and wellness coaching. Shames pursued degrees in exercise science and health education at The George Washington University and Columbia University before launching #Shameless, an online body positive movement. She’s been recognized by Reebok and Well+Good one of “America’s Most Inspiring Trainers,” as well as featured in leading media publications such as Eventbrite, The Miami Herald, Miami New Times, Class Pass. Shames also serves as ambassador for Lululemon.