Join us for our 14th season of TEDxCapeMay, titled "Being Human," as we film an array of outstanding presentations and performances at Cape May Convention Hall on Sunday, October 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. TEDxCapeMay productions have been viewed by over 9 million people worldwide. Tickets are $65, including an open bar reception at the Congress Hall Hotel. Program-only tickets are $35.
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check event website for more information.
Dan Wenker
Author and avid mountaineer
Dan Wenker is an author, speaker, outdoor enthusiast, avid mountaineer, former REI outdoor experiences guide, and sales/marketing consultant. His book, Staying on Guard, tells the harrowing tale of his near-death 60-foot fall into an underground ice moat while descending the Grand Teton in Wyoming and how his mountaineering journey has positively impacted him physically, mentally, and spiritually. For more information on Dan Wenker, visit StayingonGuard.orgLouis Bezich
Healthcare administrator
An executive for over 40 years in the public and private sectors, Bezich currently serves as Senior Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer with Cooper University Health Care and is an adjunct professor in the Graduate Department of Public Policy and Administration at the Camden Campus of Rutgers University. He also sits on various public and non-profit boards, including the Coriell Institute for Medical Research. Bezich is the author of "Crack The Code: 10 Proven Secrets that Motivate Healthy Behavior and Inspire Fulfillment in Men Over 50," and a forthcoming book, "Living A Kick-Ass Life." He is a contributing author to Corporate Lawbreaking and Interactive Compliance, edited by Jay A. Sigler and Joseph E. Murphy, a contributing writer on men’s health for PhillyVoice.com, and a regular guest on the video podcast This Is It TV with Cheldin Bartlatt Rumer.Mark Lenhard
Senior living administrator
With nearly 30 years of experience in senior living, Mark Lenhard is a dedicated servant leader committed to the ministry of caring for others. His extensive leadership and management background includes multi-site senior living operations, financial oversight, fundraising, project development, strategic planning, team building, and public policy. Mark Lenhard was appointed President & CEO of United Methodist Communities (UMC), a faith-based nonprofit senior living provider serving NJ seniors and their families, in 2022. Prior to joining the UMC team, Mark served as President & CEO of The Wesleyan in Georgetown, Texas. Mark has held various volunteer leadership roles with local chambers of commerce, advisory boards, and industry groups such as Leading Age Texas. Additionally, he has been a panelist and presenter for LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware and LeadingAge National conferences. Mark has been a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) since 1996.Organizing team
