Theme: 2020 Vision: Clarity through Hindsight and Insight

Creating societal change as a result of the challenges experienced during 2020 is going to require the use of both 20/20 hindsight and insight. Limited only by our creativity, persistence and willingness to learn from the past, we can design our future. This TEDxLehighRiver main event will feature ideas that will seek to clarify where we've been, where we're going, and hopefully, concrete next steps to help us on the journey. The speakers will explore, at a micro level, the strengths we possess and the muscles we must build as relates to individual identities, personal/professional assets, education, and adaptability to technology.

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Christina Glickman

Entrepreneur + Author + Advocate

Christina Glickman is a mother of four, author of the best-selling book, "Xtra: The Art of Being," and founder of the women’s movement "The Xtra Love Army." After leaving the world of advertising, Christina focused her talents on becoming a champion of women. She works with women around the country, dedicated to helping them walk through life with unapologetic confidence. Her powerful message on reclaiming your voice inspires women to intentionally show up for themselves, every day. Christina is based in Chicago, a fashion addict and entrepreneur. You can find her most days working hard with her family right next to her. Exactly how she likes it.

Daralyse Lyons

Author + Strategist + DEI expert

As a biracial, multi-ethnic woman, Daralyse Lyons is uniquely empowered to use her seemingly disparate background as a catalyst to bring about a more inclusive world. Known as the Transformational Storyteller, Daralyse has written more than two dozen full-length books, a handful of short stories, and countless articles, performed in various plays and improv comedy shows, and occupied a variety of stages to tell powerful stories in order to make a positive difference in the world. As the creator of "The Demystifying Diversity Podcast," and the author of "Demystifying Diversity: Embracing Our Shared Humanity," and the award-winning children’s book "I'm Mixed!" (which she penned under the pseudonym Maggy Williams), Daralyse has written and spoken extensively on a variety of subjects pertaining to diversity, equity and inclusion. She has found her life’s purpose as a DEI expert and inclusivity strategist.

Nathan Urban

Academia

Nathan Urban is provost and senior vice president for academic affairs of Lehigh University. Prior to joining Lehigh, Urban was Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Neurobiology, the Associate Director of the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute, and co-Director of the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to joining Pitt, Nathan was a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University where he was the Frederick Schwertz Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences, served as Head of the Department of Biological Sciences (2010-2014) and interim Provost from 2014-2015.

Steven A. Bollar

Educational Thought Leader

Steven A. Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is an educational thought leader, former Superintendent of Schools, principal, author and a school culture and motivation expert. He is known for his quick wit, creative thought, and humorous personality. Steve is the author of the leadership book "Stand Tall Leadership," the school culture book "Ideas, Ideas, Ideas!" and is a contributing author in the book "Because of a Teacher and School Climate 2.0: Preventing Cyberbullying One Classroom at a Time." Steve openly shares his knowledge, experiences and creativity with others. He currently speaks to students, staff and communities throughout the world about how to think differently about schools, education, and life.

Yulia Barnakova

Digital Innovation

Yulia Barnakova is the Digital Innovation Lead for the consulting practice of Heidrick & Struggles, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm. She is passionate about helping people develop the skills and learning mindset to thrive in the digital age. She is always experimenting with new technologies and has been recognized by Microsoft as a "Most Valuable Professional" for her creative presentation technology tutorials, which have over 8 million views on YouTube.