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).

Asbury Hall
341 Delaware Ave.
Buffalo, New York, 14202
United States

Amor and Heritage

Amor and Heritage is a traditional Hispanic/Latino dance company dedicated to the promotion of multiculturalism and diversity, through the use of DANCE! We promote tolerance, education, understanding of other cultures, the importance of self-confidence, sharing kindness and staying healthy through dance and movement. Amor and Heritage teaches dance as school programming, special workshops and classes, and performs at festivals and events all over WNY.

Danielle Twum

Danielle Twum is a third year pre-doctoral candidate at Roswell Park Cancer Institute studying cancer immunology. Originally from Ghana, West Africa, Danielle received her B.A. in Biology from Vassar College, where she studied the effect of climate change on corals. It was in college that she became fascinated with the immune system and decided to pursue a degree in immunology. When Danielle is not making magic at the bench side, you’ll find her touring Buffalo in her running shoes, joyfully exploring the local food scene and scheming to get her family up here more.

Dr. Christopher Kerr

Dr. Christopher W. Kerr is the Chief Medical Officer at The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, where he has worked since 1999. His background in research has evolved from bench science towards the human experience of illness as witnessed from the bedside, specifically patients’ dreams and visions at the end of life. Although medically ignored, these near universal experiences often provide comfort and meaning as well as insight into the life led and the death anticipated.

Kaitlin Garrity

Kaitlin Garrity is a senior at Canisius College studying communication and hopes to work as a Campus Minister at a Jesuit college or university. She is currently a resident assistant, a Campus Ministry intern and a singer in the Contemporary Music Ensemble. In her spare time, Kaitlin enjoys cooking, spending time with her family and sharpening her wit.

Kara Oliver

Kara Oliver is currently the Program Specialist at the National Federation of Just Communities of Western New York. A native New Yorker, Kara moved to Western New York in 2007 to pursue her degree in communications and has not looked back since. Her passions involve creative problem solving, volunteer work, youth engagement and community building.

Rebecca Sophia Strong

With a masters-level background in the social sciences, Rebecca Sophia Strong is a social artist, movement educator and Founding Director of The Embodied Cosmology Project.

Rhonda Fredrick

Rhonda Frederick, MPA, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of People Inc., a leading not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 12,000 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. With an operating budget of $143 million and 3,400 employees, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity since 1971. Frederick joined the agency as a direct care staff member in 1980 and rose through the ranks to become agency’s president and CEO in October 2014.

Tom Dreitlein

Tom Dreitlein is a poet from Rochester, New York. A Junior at SUNY at Buffalo, he is currently pursuing a joint degree in English and Communication. A three time winner of the Pure Ink Poetry Slam, this past February, Tom placed 1st at the Youth Buffalo Niagara International Poetry Slam. When he isn’t competing, Tom works to bring together individuals who share his passion for all things poetry. In 2014 he helped found UB Speaks, a workshop based organization aimed at developing the next generation of Buffalo’s performance poets.