Theme: Falling Forward

🎉 We are excited to announce tickets for our annual TEDx conference at Northwestern University! 🎉
Embark on an enlightening journey of ideas and innovation as we unite seven captivating speakers from diverse backgrounds and fields of expertise for an afternoon of conversation. Attendees will have the privilege of immersing themselves in a series of compelling talks designed to challenge perspectives, incite curiosity, and inspire imagination. From pioneering research to poignant personal narratives, each speaker will impart their unique insights and experiences, leaving a lasting impression of inspiration and motivation.
Under the thematic banner of "Falling Forward," our speakers will delve into the transformative power of resilience, adaptability, progress, and the power of small missteps in leading to great successes.
Join us as we embark on a collective journey of discovery, growth, and the art of "Falling Forward!"https://posh.vip/e/tedx-northwestern-speaker-conference

Lutkin Hall
700 University Place
Evanston, Illinois, 60208
United States

Adam Joel

Writer & Director of The Last Drop

Adam Joel is a survivor of relationship abuse and an impact-driven filmmaker. He is the Writer and Director of The Last Drop— a short sci-fi film about relationship abuse inspired by the memories of real survivors. Adam is leading an international campaign using this revolutionary film and his own story as a survivor to help people identify and react to the lesser known forms of abuse that tend to occur BEFORE a relationship turns violent. To transform from a survivor into an activist, he consulted dozens of other survivors and an Advisory Board of experts in the fields of abuse prevention, education, and social work, including The One Love Foundation and The Safe & Together Institute. Adam is providing his services as a survivor storyteller to help educators, advocates, government officials, and community groups lead meaningful Relationship Safety Talks all around the world.

Dr. Vimal George

MD, MSc

Dr. V. Thomas George practices medicine as a family doctor in Austin, Texas where he lives with his wife and two children. With a medical degree, a master’s degree in healthcare quality and safety management, and experience as chief of quality of his clinic, he has a unique and broad understanding of population health. Alongside his clinical practice, he mentors medical students and healthcare professionals. Dr. George is also the author of an award-winning book, “Health in Flames: A Doctor’s Prescription for Living BEYOND Diet and Exercise”. He has been featured on several podcasts and is also an active blogger and recently started a YouTube channel.

Eden Goldenberg

Student - Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy

Eden Goldenberg is a junior at the University of Florida, pursuing a double major in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience and Philosophy on the pre-medical track. Her studies push her to investigate the profound questions examining the complexities of identity, personality, and sense of self that lie at the intersection of the mind and the body. She firmly believes in developing a comprehensive understanding of the individual inclusive of both their psychological and biological backgrounds. Fascinated by the versatility of human intelligence, she plans to explore these questions as a musician and a neuroscientist, with a little help from Einstein and Mozart along the way. She aims to earn her Master's in the Philosophy of Science and Medicine with the ultimate goal of pursuing a career in pediatric neurosurgery.

Elizabeth Hyun

Student- Neuroscience, Global Health, and Classical Studies

Elizabeth Hyun is a senior at Northwestern University, pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Global Health with a minor in Classical Studies. She discovered and developed her passion for studying mental health landscapes across diverse cultural contexts through her courses at Northwestern and her personal experiences. In the summer of 2023, Elizabeth traveled to five post-conflict countries to conduct an international research project on psychological trauma. Drawing from her conversations with experts in the fields of trauma care and research, Elizabeth is excited to share her insights gained from her travels. She hopes to continue researching health-related topics while pursuing her medical education.

Jenny Fernandez

executive and team coach

Jenny Fernandez is an executive and team coach, learning and development masterclass facilitator, and future of work consultant. Jenny works with senior leaders and their teams to become more collaborative, innovative, and resilient. Her experience spans Fortune 500 companies, startups, and higher education. She teaches Leadership and Strategic Communications at Columbia and New York Universities. Jenny has been named one of the Top 30 Business Thinkers to Watch in 2024 by Thinkers50 and was recognized by LinkedIn as a “Top Voice in Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, and Personal Branding” and by Global Gurus as one of the Top 30 Leaders in Brand. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Fast Company and is a Gen Z advocate.

Vincent Sneed

Music and Voice Educator

Vincent Sneed has been a music educator in public schools in Georgia for the past 20 years. He has taught both high and middle school which included teaching concert band, jazz band, chorus, music history, music theory, music appreciation, piano, and guitar. Sneed also has taught voice and provided music for churches across the state for the last 25 years. In 2012, he was selected as the Teacher of the Year for the Muscogee County School District in Columbus, Georgia, Star Teacher in 2013 as well as Teacher of the Month on numerous occasions. Additionally, he teaches piano lessons to all ages and conducts masterclasses on jazz improvisation to aspiring young jazz musicians. His graduate school work included research into the influence of the Blues on all modern popular music genres. He is currently a member of the National Association for Music Education and Georgia Music Educators Association. Sneed resides in Metro Atlanta with his wife, Shaqualya and his son, Elias.