Anne Middleton is an internationally recognized conservationist and ecosystem strategist whose work spans five continents, from tackling illegal logging to leading global biodiversity initiatives.

In her TEDx talk, Anne challenges us to rethink what it means to love the land sometimes protecting nature requires letting go of what no longer belongs.

Ashley Van Zeeland is a neuroscience PhD and global genomics leader driving innovation at Illumina and advancing precision medicine across the life sciences industry.

Her talk explores how collaboration across disciplines—and life experiences—is key to solving the most complex health challenges facing humanity today.

Jessica King is a design strategist who creates innovation campuses that support breakthrough science and transform how humans work and collaborate.

Her TEDx talk explores how built environments shape our thinking—and why designing for human brilliance is the future of leadership and innovation.

At just 16 years old, Kennedy Murphy is a national leader in the grief and resilience movement, drawing from her own experience losing a parent.

Her TEDx talk challenges us to support young people facing trauma not just with empathy but with joy, connection, and shared purpose.

Laura Bashore is a business strategist and founder of three companies helping professionals grow their visibility, influence, and careers.

In her TEDx talk, Laura explores the fear many professionals carry about being replaced by AI—and shows why our human story remains our greatest asset.

Loretta Grace Morrison is a culture and education strategist who has spent two decades creating healing-centered learning environments rooted in music therapy and emotional intelligence.

Her TEDx talk reveals how trauma-informed leadership and radical compassion can reshape our schools—and help every student feel safe, seen, and empowered.

Manisha Dhawan is a former Deloitte and PwC executive who leads billion-dollar transformations through a human-first approach rooted in behavioral science and bold strategy.

In her TEDx talk, she shares a fun creative framework for understanding resistance to change—and how to unlock empathy and innovation at every level.

Pamela Gardner is a biotech CEO and transformational teacher named one of San Diego’s most influential women in science and leadership.

In her TEDx talk, Dress Bold, Be Bold, Pamela reveals how embracing personal style became her most powerful leadership tool. She invites women to ditch conformity, reclaim visibility, and step into leadership by showing up fully as themselves, starting with what they wear.

Teresa has lived in an electric wheelchair for over 30 years and is a leading voice on urban inclusion and accessibility. 

Her TEDx talk reimagines mobility through the lens of low battery anxiety and proposes a visionary network of smart charging stations that restore dignity, independence, and access.

Audrey Callahan is a transformational singer-songwriter and speaker whose emotionally charged music helps people release fear, reconnect with purpose, and rewire limiting beliefs.

Her TEDx performance blends healing and high-vibe energy through powerful vocals and lyrics designed to uplift and activate the soul.

Andaaz is a women-led South Asian dance collective founded by Kinjal Kurani that blends Bollywood, Indian classical, and hip hop to celebrate identity, joy, and sisterhood.

Their TEDx performance is a high-energy cultural celebration rooted in rhythm, storytelling, and the creative spirit of contemporary Indian women.