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).

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Bram Weinstein

Bram Weinstein is the play-by-play voice of the Washington Commanders and Washington Spirit, the owner of Ampire Media, and host of a daily ESPN show. With three decades in broadcasting, including seven years at ESPN, Bram has become a key figure in sports media. He is a host of an ESPN radio show in Washington DC and lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife, two children, and their dog, Marty.

Erin Nance

Dr. Erin Nance is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, TikTok’s viral “medical storyteller” (@littlemissdiagnosed), and co-host of The Medical Detectives podcast. She is the founder of the FeelBetr app, the first women’s health-focused social media network, and the author of Little Miss Diagnosed. Based in NYC, she lives with her husband and daughter.

Geoff Blythe

Geoff Blythe, a graduate of the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce and the Harvard Business School, is a Senior Managing Director at Guggenheim Securities, leading its Industrial practice. With decades in investment banking, he has advised on multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions across industrial, technology, and healthcare sectors. He lectures annually at UVA’s McIntire School of Commerce and actively recruits UVA students into finance.

Greg Harrell-Edge

Before founding the Proimpact Project — a charitable organization dedicated to modernizing the nonprofit sector — Greg Harrell-Edge served for nine years as Executive Director of CoachArt. During his tenure, he led an innovative transformation that quintupled the organization’s impact on children affected by chronic illness and earned recognition from multiple awards for nonprofit innovation. Greg’s approach to leadership and strategy was shaped by both Dan Pallotta’s 2013 TED Talk, “The Way We Think About Charity Is Dead Wrong,” and the highs and lows of his father’s long career as a nonprofit leader.

Maxine Clifford

Maxine Clifford is the owner of pūrvelo cycle’s flagship studio and headquarters in Charlottesville, VA, where she leads a growing team of 60+ employees across multiple locations. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Maxine has transformed her passion for community, movement, and mindset into a high-energy boutique fitness brand that redefines the way people experience wellness. As a young female entrepreneur, she is committed to cultivating spaces that inspire strength, resilience, and personal transformation.

Wendy Wan-Long Shang

A double Hoo (CLAS ’90, LAW ’94), Wendy Wan-Long Shang is an award-winning author of books featuring Chinese and Chinese-American characters, including The Great Wall of Lucy Wu, The Secret Battle of Evan Pao and The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun. She also wrote the 2022 American Girl books for the first Chinese-American Girl of the Year. Her work has been featured in collaborations with Netflix and Disney.