Theme: The Future As We Know It

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).

TEDxPeddie School
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Aarti Kapoor

Investment Banker

Aarti Kapoor founded and currently leads the Health & Wellness industry platform at Moelis & Company, a New York based investment bank, covering companies and financial sponsors across fitness services, activewear, VMS, healthy food and beverage, and various other categories in healthy and active living. Kapoor was named to Forbes “30 Under 30” for Finance in 2015, Prior to joining Moelis, Kapoor worked in the Investment Banking Division at Citigroup in New York. She graduated with a B.A. Honors cum laude in Economics from Harvard University.

Baher Azmy

Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights

Baher Azmy is the Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, where he directs all litigation and advocacy around issues related to the promotion of civil and human rights. At CCR, he has litigated landmark cases related to discriminatory policing practices (stop and frisk), unlawful government surveillance, the rights of Guantanamo detainees, and accountability for victims of torture. Baher is currently on leave from his faculty position at Seton Hall University School of Law, where he taught Constitutional Law.

Daniel P. Beiting

Research Assistant Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Daniel Beiting was born and raised in Ohio. After attending college at Appalachian State University, Dan moved on to pursue his doctorate in Immunology at Cornell University, where his studies focused on understanding how the immune system copes with chronic parasitic infections. After completing his Ph.D., he moved to the University of Pennsylvania for post-doctoral studies where he began to use genomic approached to study pathogens and the people and animals they infect. He is currently a Research Assistant Professor at UPenn in the School of Veterinary Medicine where he directs the newly formed Center for Host-Microbe Interactions.

Lauren Schnipper

Entertainment Executive

Lauren Schnipper began her career producing on Broadway where she helped mount several shows including Fiddler on the Roof. In 2011, Lauren partnered with Shane and together they produced over 80 sketch videos, launched the podcast Shane and Friends, co-created Losin’ It for NBC and in 2014 she produced Dawson’s feature film directorial debut Not Cool. Lauren also produced the TV pilot for The Annoying Orange for Cartoon Network as well as some notable short films including K.I.T., an official selection of the Sundance and AFI Film Festivals. Lauren currently works at Facebook on the Media Team leading partnerships with digital talent and comedians. Schnipper is a graduate of The George Washington University and Peddie School.

Ralph Izzo

Chairman, President, and CEO of PSEG

Mr. Izzo is a well-known leader within the utility industry, as well as the public policy arena. Since joining PSE&G in 1992 Mr. Izzo was elected to several executive positions within PSEG’s family of companies. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Peddie School, Columbia University School of Engineering Board of Visitors and the Princeton University Adlinger Center for Energy and the Environment Advisory Council, as well as a member of the Visiting Committee for the Department of Nuclear Engineering at MIT.

Robin Landsman

Chief Talent Officer at McGraw Hill Financial

Lauren Schnipper began her career producing on Broadway where she helped mount several shows including Fiddler on the Roof. In 2011, Lauren partnered with Shane and together they produced over 80 sketch videos, launched the podcast Shane and Friends, co-created Losin’ It for NBC and in 2014 she produced Dawson’s feature film directorial debut Not Cool. Lauren also produced the TV pilot for The Annoying Orange for Cartoon Network as well as some notable short films including K.I.T., an official selection of the Sundance and AFI Film Festivals. Lauren currently works at Facebook on the Media Team leading partnerships with digital talent and comedians. Schnipper is a graduate of The George Washington University and Peddie School.