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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China Sieger

China Sieger is on a mission to realize the potential of restorative communities as far as she can reach within and beyond the valley of Peace River, Alberta. China is the Program Coordinator for Peace Regional Restorative Justice (PRRJ), a community-based restorative justice organization. Together with a dedicated team of community volunteers, China has led the development of PRRJ since its inception in late 2015. She has nine years experience as a restorative justice facilitator and holds a Restorative Justice Certificate from Simon Fraser University. China sits on the Alberta Restorative Justice Association Board of Directors and is a licensed trainer of restorative conferences with the International Institute for Restorative Practices.

Chris Thiessen

Chris Thiessen is a festival promoter, emcee personality, children’s entertainer, environmentalist, social justice advocate and City Councillor for the City of Grande Prairie. Ever standing tall and speaking loudly, Chris is a multidimensional human being with a propensity to think outside the box on his quest to promote and create positive change within his local and global community.

Erinn Bosch

Erinn Bosch is a self-employed Digital Marketing Specialist who is committed to learning and improving her skill set. Owner of Mom Wears Hiking Boots Adventure Co, she encourages people to take risks and enjoy life to its fullest potential through authentic sharing on her social media platforms. Prior to becoming a mother to her three sons and foster daughter, Erinn spent many years working with at-risk youth. Upon becoming a full time stay at home mom, Erinn realized she could still help others through digital marketing while creating her own successful blog and website which continues to grow and evolve. Primarily, Erinn has a great deal of passion for working with small business owners, aiding in building content for their social media platforms. Erinn, her husband Chase and their four children live in the small town of Turner Valley, nestled in the Southern Alberta foothills. Their proximity to the mountains is an absolute highlight, as their entire family is quite enthusiastic about camping and adventuring. If Erinn isn’t driving her children to their activities, she can be found hiking at every available opportunity, or simply reading, writing or behind the lens of a camera. She also dabbles with drawing, music and various outdoor pursuits. For the majority of her adult life, Erinn has struggled with food. With forty right around the corner, she knew it was time to make some changes. Throughout the last year, Erinn has had amazing results with regards to health and fitness while working with a personal trainer at a local gym. This inspired her to also begin to learn the basics of both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing. This in conjunction with a drastic change in the way she viewed food and nutrition, was the recipe for long sought after success.

Jimmy Lefebvre

Jimmy Lefebvre is a father of four, husband, and serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, Proctor Gallagher Certified Consultant, Licensed Insurance Advisor, Pro Natural Bodybuilder, consultant, author and motivational speaker. Jimmy works successfully with individuals, groups and companies to uncover their true potential and deepest desires and goals, while guiding them on a path to ensure they reach that potential along with their personal and professional goals. He has been studying personal performance, growth and leadership for more than 10 years and he is ecstatic that he has the ability to inspire and help others to live happier, healthier and more abundant lives.

Lindsey McNeil

Currently completing a Master of Arts in Holocaust & Genocide Studies through Stockton University in New Jersey, Lindsey McNeil is passionate about human rights, and the preservation of Holocaust History. Lindsey has had the opportunity to travel to the Czech Republic and Germany as part of an intensive field study trip at a former Nazi ghetto and recently began a partnership with the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Centre in Philadelphia to interview and record survivor testimonials.

Matthew Oostvogels

A former combat soldier, turned kindergarten teacher, turned college instructor, Matthew Oostvogels has endeavored to blend his unique past experiences with his passion for education and international development in a meaningful way. Having worked alongside General Roméo Daillaire in the “Veteran Trainers to Eradicate the Use of Child Soldiers program,” Matthew turned his sights to the reality of children being used as weapons of war in global conflicts. From this, Teach Peace Development, a not-for-profit organization, whose mandate focuses on the prevention of child soldier recruitment through teacher professional development opportunities, was founded. Currently, Matthew is using a recent trip to Uganda as his springboard to bring training to teachers in Africa.

Reema Shah

Reema Shah is a trauma therapist in Northern Alberta. She works with survivors of sexual violence with an emphasis on social roles and power.