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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Christopher Dipnarine

Experienced keynote speaker and business strategist with a diverse background in construction, IT, finance, logistics, and executive management. Passionate about fostering creativity and innovation within the non-profit sector, Christopher upholds traditional values while advocating for environmental sustainability and mentorship. Committed to making a positive impact by supporting those in need.

Karley Martelli Dobronski

Karley is a first-generation psychology student at Rutgers New Brunswick, a mental health advocate, and an aspiring psychologist passionate about shedding light on neurodiversity and mental health. Through her work, she aims to challenge stigma, promote awareness, and help people feel seen and understood. She is also an aspiring content creator, blending her love for psychology, storytelling, and personal experiences to make an impact. Karley hopes to continue using her voice to spark important conversations and inspire change.

Katie Trowbridge

Katie Trowbridge is an award-winning educator with over 20 years of experience, dedicated to helping teachers create more engaging and thought-provoking learning environments. As the creator of the CREATE Method, she empowers educators to integrate curiosity, creativity, and deeper thinking into their curricula. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Katie travels nationwide, sharing strategies for transforming classrooms. She holds dual master’s degrees in Teaching and Administration and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. Her passion for education and teacher collaboration drives her mission to make learning more meaningful for students everywhere.

Maureen Stanko

Maureen Stanko is a musician, a fitness instructor, and a Reading Specialist in the Methacton School District in Montgomery County, PA. She is also a wife and the mother of two sons in their 20's. Her son, Nicholas, who is 22, has autism. The lack of services available for adults with disabilities is what motivated Maureen to start the So Much to Give Program, which resulted in the opening of the So Much to Give Inclusive Cafe' and the So Much to Give Inspiration Studio near Skippack, PA in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Tyler Kammerle

Tyler Kammerle received his B.S. in Education from West Chester University. After teaching special education in a local school district, he went on to direct a program geared towards providing job training and employment opportunities for teens and adults with disabilities. These experiences helped him to develop an understanding of both the school system and the adult services system and contributed to the successful rollout of his vision to open an inclusive cafe' to promote acceptance and inclusion in the community.

Zarah Khondoker

Zarah Khondoker is an incoming graduate student at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, having completed her undergraduate studies in Public Health at Rutgers University. As the founder and host of The Hormonal Podcast, she curates historical narratives, academic research, and personal accounts to illuminate the critical role of hormones in reproductive health and fertility, exploring both its historical roots and future implications. Her interests span a range of public health issues—from the portrayal of hormones in literature and media to the impact of environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors on reproductive health, as well as addressing significant gaps in medical knowledge regarding fertility and the environmental influences affecting young people. Passionate about reproductive endocrinology and maternal health epidemiology, Zarah aspires to complete a PhD in Reproductive Epidemiology while continuing to raise awareness through her writing and podcast.