TED Community

Food, travel, STEM & STEAM, storytelling, creativity

Fashion’s representation of cultures

Being a great role model for our young daughter and making the world a better and fairer place for her to succeed in, whatever that means for her

Repairing the state of education in america and developing solutions to the reduced interest in and capacity for critical thought. Mentoring young entrepreneurs. Creating tools that change the world.

International Travel, Community Informatics, Community Development, Public Diplomacy, Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D), STEM Education, Sustainable Communications.

I am passionate about inspiring others and create a worldwide sense of community, especially among mothers. We have so much to offer each other - and so many of us feel alone.

helping others to grow and build. Seeing us all win in life, love, and careers.

Every person believing in their ability to participate in changing our world for the better for us all. Speaking out, even if our insides are quaking with fear. Not abdicating power by silence.

so many things and always open for more.

Health equity, tech for good

I’’m passionate about designing spaces—real and virtual—where underestimated people can feel seen, heard, and activated. Whether I’m building a business, producing a TEDx event, or coaching first-generation entrepreneurs, my focus is always the same: to elevate voices, foster trust, and catalyze transformation. I believe the future belongs to those who lead with purpose and build with community in mind. I’m energized by big questions—about equity, identity, and technology—and I’m driven to co-create systems that don’t just include us, but are shaped by us. At the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and social impact is where I do my best work—and where I feel most alive.