Theme: On the Brink

When have you been on the brink of something wonderful? Of something disastrous? What are we on the brink of in our local community, the nation, on the planet?

TEDxTemecula will this year ponder these questions and more, as we strive to explore our current realities and ponder what's beyond the brink of our current knowledge and our experience.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater
42051 Main St.
Temecula, California, 92590
United States

Aaron J. Hardin

Aaron Hardin started his career as an engineering and metal fabrication expert. After studying microbiology and chemistry in University, he started a data company to address the shortcomings of the life-science industry. Shortly after marrying the woman of his dreams and having his son he incorporated Hardin Scientific with the intent of exponentially increasing the rate of research and discovery while reducing errors and expenses to the laboratories. Earlier this year his company was recognized as one of the most innovative companies in the Temecula Valley by the Economic Development Coalition and considered one of the Small Business Development Administration success stories. His company's motto is 'What you do Matters" and he is clearly leading by example.

Adam Rideau

Consultant

Adam created a nonprofit organization that focused on mental health issues experienced by veterans and first responders. Today he focuses on the growing problem of individuals experiencing homelessness; focusing on community organization within the field of social work.

Chelsea Snow

Chelsea Snow is a beautiful 12-year-old opera Soprano, who got her start after seeing the Broadway hit show, "The Phantom of the Opera." She has had an unbelievable amount of excitement and love for everything opera. Chelsea sings in Chinese, English, French, German, Latin, and Italian opera arias. Chelsea’s accomplishments include winning many 1st Place singing competitions, singing the National Anthem at the Ontario Business Bank Arena, being featured on television and on FM radio where she sang live on air. Furthermore, Chelsea has performed as a young girl from LA in the 1920's opera called “Golondrina,” and was also in another opera show called Opera to Broadway where she sang in front of the Coachella Valley Symphony. Chelsea always says "music is my life."

Eliza Combs

Eliza just turned 9 years old. She has always loved to sing. She has performed in dance recitals since she was 2 years old. Her other interests include soccer and the violin. She enjoys science and hopes to become a doctor and sing on Broadway someday. Her most recent role was Tessie in “Annie.” Recently, she won the Boys and Girls Club “Idol” singing competition in Temecula.

Jerry Hizon, MD

Jerry Hizon, MD, is a Family & Sports Medicine Specialist and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine

Matt Rahn

Dr. Matt Rahn has over two decades of experience in applied sciences and policy, with an emphasis on environmental science, statistics, public policy and wildfire science. Having earned both a PhD and law degree, Dr. Rahn has focused much of his attention on the interface between science and policy by supporting local, state and federal programs in collaboration with lawyers, policymakers and scientists. As a result, Dr. Rahn has had the honor of working on some of the most consequential issues facing our region, including energy, endangered species, water resources, land use, and transportation. However he is most proud of his work in addressing wildland firefighting issues, being welcomed in to the firefighting community and leading cutting edge research on community protection, resiliency, and firefighter health and safety. Dr. Rahn has dedicated his career to improving wildland firefighting, helping create new nationally recognized research and education programs that give the firefighters the tools they need to evolve their industry by improving attack effectiveness, situational awareness, and the health/safety of our wildland firefighters.

Patrick Murphy

Fine Artist

Quattrosound (group)

Quattrosound is an innovative acoustic ensemble that skillfully blends their classical and jazz training with a wide-range of personal music influences to create a uniquely engaging sound. The four musicians are equally astute at playing a Bach Suite, rocking out to Led Zeppelin or interpreting a piece by Chick Corea. Their playful passion captures enthusiasm from audiences of all ages.

Rachel Mason, M.S., M.A.

Rachel Mason has a long history in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, and her passion for service to others is engaging. She encourages others to think differently about the impact that volunteer service and philanthropy can have on our worlds.

Stephanie Lai

Stephanie is a high school senior, Editor-in-Chief of the school paper and reporter for a local paper, Valley News. She teaches and inspires writers on technique, ethics and sustainability of journalism at all scales. As a summer project, she hosted her own journalism essentials class that kick-started her motivation to advocate for reliable news. She tackles her awkward position as a social media lover and a reporter to convey her message.