Theme: ALL IN

At TEDxWilmette, we believe in the power of individuals who are All In for creating positive change with their ideas, passions, and skills. We also believe in the power of communities where All are In to scale those individual ideas for maximum impact. Our speakers will engage our community and show what’s possible when we’re All In together.

Regina Dominican High School
701 Locust Rd.
Wilmette, Illinois, 60091
United States

Arielle Nobile

Founder of Legacy Connection Films

Arielle Nobile founded Legacy Connection Films where she produces broadcast-quality documentary films for families throughout the world. She was named to The Independent Magazine’s “10 Filmmakers to Watch” in 2018. Arielle won Best Documentary 2019 at the Borderscene Film Festival in New Mexico for her documentary film, “Belonging in the USA: The Story of Michael D. McCarty.”

Foram Sheth

Co-founder and Chief Coaching Officer of Ama La Vida

Foram Sheth is the Co-founder and Chief Coaching Officer of Ama La Vida, an innovative career, leadership, life and health coaching company. She has been featured on CNN, CNBC and in The Chicago Tribune, where she shares her vision of making coaching accessible to people of all socio-economic and age groups. Foram is an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University.

Jennifer Fondrevay

Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready

Jennifer Fondrevay is the Founder and Chief Humanity Officer of Day1 Ready™, a consultancy that advises forward thinking business leaders on how to prepare for and manage the people challenges of business transitions, particularly Mergers & Acquisitions. A contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Inc., Forbes and Thrive Global. Jennifer was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019 by Northshore Women in Business.

Laura Coy

Head of Philanthropy, Strategy and ESG Integration at William Blair

Laura Coy is the Head of Philanthropy Strategy at William Blair. She has taken on a global role, building the firm’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives to meet the growing need for urgent social and environmental change and multigenerational purpose. She also leads the William Blair & Company foundation, aimed to inspire the next generation of philanthropists through its grant programs.

Lindsay Avner Kaplan

Founder of Bright Pink

As the Founder and CEO of Bright Pink, Lindsay Avner Kaplan has shifted the national conversation to focus on breast and ovarian cancer prevention and empowered countless women to make life-saving health decisions. She serves on the Center for Disease Control's Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women and works with the CDC as a subject matter expert on genetics and digital engagement.

Natasha Miller Williams

VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As the VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Natasha Miller Williams leads Ferrara’s DEI strategy and is responsible for implementing and monitoring programs to promote diversity and foster an open and inclusive work environment. She is recognized as one of Crain’s Notable DEI Executives and DiversityMBA Magazine’s Top 100 Executive Leaders and Top 100 Women of Influence.