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).

Jamrich Auditorium
1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, Michigan, 49855
United States

Alex Palzewicz

Alex Palzewicz is an alumna of the Hospitality Management program at Northern Michigan University. Alex now serves as the Local Food Coordinator for Taste the Local Difference, and also acts as lead organizer of the Marquette Local Food Fest. The Local Food Fest is an event put on by the NMU Hospitality alumni, faculty, and students. This event brings together the community and small businesses invested in growing local food systems in Marquette and the Upper Peninsula.

Bugsy Sailor

Bugsy Sailor is an entrepreneur and a Michigan State University graduate, with a B.A. in Sociology as well as Advertising. He creates events and holidays for individuals to participate in, including Plaidurday, 906 Day, and the Fresh Coast Film Festival, which encourages more engagement within the community. Bugsy enjoys photography, web development, hockey, snowboarding, and road trips.

Jerry Mills

Jerry Mills attended Northern Michigan University after moving to Marquette, but now is a professional speaker, singer/songwriter, video blogger and author. In addition to a fulfilling career in motivational speaking and music making, Jerry serves as Board President of Music for All Kids, a local non-profit committed to providing instruments and music instruction to underserved youth in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Keith Glendon

Keith Glendon is an alumnus of Northern Michigan University, and currently acts as Worldwide Strategy and Business Development leader for IBM Security Services. Keith is active in the Marquette community. He serves as a school board member, a volunteer leader of youth technology programs, and as an advocate of arts and creative pursuits, community-building and balanced economic development.

Kyle Miron

Kyle Miron is an alumnus of Northern Michigan University, and is passionate about battling cancer and the challenges that come with it. In November of 2016, Kyle was diagnosed with Stage 4 medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer. While most people were planning a funeral, Kyle was quietly stomping this cancer into the ground, proclaiming deeply that cancer doesn't exist here.

Maddie Isch

Maddie Isch currently studies Public Relations and Political Science at Northern Michigan University. She is a Business Services Intern at Northern Initiatives, has worked in politics in the past, and hopes to continue working in the political space. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and doing plenty of reading.

Madison Hampton

Madison Hampton is an alumna of Northern Michigan University, but now is owner and silversmith of Vancrafted Studio and calls Montana home. Madison is passionate about thinking creatively when it comes to a path in life and considering or creating career options that may not exist yet.

Morgan Waller

Morgan Waller is a two-time graduate of Northern Michigan University who now works in public affairs in Chicago. Outside of work, Morgan is currently under review to join the NMU Alumni Association and currently serves as Membership Chairman for the Chicago Chapter of National Black MBA Association.

Olivia Walcott

Olivia Walcott is a senior at Northern Michigan University studying Environmental Science with a concentration in Natural Resources. Olivia grew up in Allendale, Michigan, running around her family's farm with her two brothers. She is the coordinator for EcoReps, a peer education program that aims to create a culture of sustainability on Northern Michigan University's campus. Olivia is also the Vice President of the Marquette Climbers' Cooperative. When she's not drinking coffee or talking about sustainability, she can be found riding her mountain bike on Marquette's trails, eating any and all gluten free food, or hanging out with her 8-year-old diabetic cat named Roger.

Rebecka Miller

Rebecka Miller is a current student at Northern Michigan University studying political science. Outside of school, Rebecka enjoys volunteering for political campaigns and being involved with politically-focused student organizations at Northern. Because of her involvement in politics, Rebecka is passionate about college students and voting.

Ryan Watling

Ryan Watling studies Neuroscience and Spanish and is in his final year as a student at Northern Michigan University. As the university's first Student Bicycle & Trail Program Manager, he is working to create and implement educational programs that support bicycling and trail usage on campus. He also supports and coordinates many projects around campus and volunteers for local events. Ryan enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including biking, trail ultramarathons, and ski marathons.

Scott Crady

Scott Crady, a professional adventure photographer, is a Digital Cinema major at Northern Michigan University. He's a part of the creative team that is responsible for making content for the university. As an active member of the climbing and surfing communities in the area and a local brand manager for Red Bull North America, Scott is very involved in the Marquette community.

Terrence Tysall

Terrence Tysall is one of the world's most accomplished underwater explorers. Terrence has led dives to deep WWII wrecks of the South Pacific, to the submerged caves of Yucatan, Belize, and Bermuda, lava tubes of the Canary Islands, and lead the first (and only) exploratory dive to the SS Edmund Fitzgerald wreck in Lake Superior. Terrence now serves as Director of Training for the National Association of Underwater Instructors.