TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design, TED, converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events, like TEDxDecaturPublicLibrary, help share ideas in local communities around the world.
TED’s Mission? Spread ideas
Just think… Decatur is a part of a global community. With TED, we are welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. Like TED, we believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. TED is building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long. Our Decatur and surrounding community is a part of it!
TED is owned by a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation. Their agenda is to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation. TEDxDecaturPublicLibrary welcomes you to hear these great ideas and be a part of the conversation it sparks!
130 N. Franklin St.
Madden Auditorium
Decatur, Illinois, 62523
United States
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Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check event website for more information.
Aly Swengel
Director of the Decatur Wellness Collective
Aly Swengel is the Director of the Decatur Wellness Collective and an embodiment practitioner. As a practitioner she uses bodywork, yoga, breath and meditation to help people facilitate their own empowered healing. As the Director of the DWC she holds space for practitioners to grow and thrive in a collaborative work environment.Libby Pasquariello
Nurse Educator
Libby is a nurse educator and entrepreneur striving to bring Florence Nightingale's holistic nursing ideals back into current practice. Locally, she provides wellness navigation services at the Decatur Wellness Collective and online, she teaches for South Dakota State University. When she's not hard at work changing the face of nursing, you can find her enjoying all Decatur has to offer with her husband, Mike, kids, Ben and Lia, and dog, Penny.Mary Garrison
Professor of Social Work
Mary E. Garrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Professor of Social Work at Millikin University. She has a passion for advocacy and helping those in need. Mary believes that building relationships and connecting are the keys to change.Organizing team
