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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Andrew Wilkes

Andrew Wilkes is a freerunner from San Antonio, Texas. He is a student of Academy at SOAR in Balsam, NC.

Augustine Oprisch

Augustine Oprisch has pushed past his fears to live a fuller life.

Charlotte Stauffer

Charlotte is a teen willing to detach from technology.

Harry Oakes-Kroeplin

Harry Oakes-Kroeplin, a student of Academy at SOAR, researched the cultural notions surrounding death and the Death with Dignity Movement. He plans to study political science after graduation.

Jack Benjamin

Jack Benjamin has played violin/fiddle for 9+ years.

Rachel Robinson

Rachel is passionate about seeing more space sciences in schools.

Tripp Calhoun

Tripp Calhoun is a teenage boy living with anxiety.

Wyatt Edmondson

Wyatt Edmondson is a 17-year-old high schooler passionate about the mental health effects of your gut and how allergies affect that.