TEDxShepaugValleySchool

Speakers

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• Chard deNiord

  Chard deNiord earned a BA in Religious Studies from Lynchburg College, a Masters of Divinity from Yale Divinity School, and an MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. His passion for poetry, though, caught him in his youth. His love for poets and poetry is reflected in a style entirely his own.

• Dave Rife

  With a foundation in acoustics and architecture, Dave Rife chose to quit his job and work together with another of his colleagues to create art installations using sound, light, and motion. Working in a partnership with Gabe Liberti, the two digital natives provide immersive and interactive experiences in spaces for brands, events, and companies.

• Gabe Liberti

  Working in music production and audio restoration, Gabe Liberti uses his knowledge and skills in these areas to create a new job providing immersive experiences using lights, sound, and motion. Working together with Dave Rife, Gabe creates installations for brands, events, and companies.

• Jesse Smolover

  Jesse Smolover has worked on an archaeological dig in Italy, taught arts integration and middle school arts through AmeriCorps, and currently draws people pretty pictures for money.

• Laurie Lamarre

  Laurie Lamarre, the executive director at the Institute for American Indian Studies, is inspired by how museums of all shapes and sizes open pathways between cultures; how perspectives, stories, and understandings of past places and peoples can shape our future.

• Michael Evans

  Mike Evans is interested in wildlife ecology and human-wildlife dynamics. He is especially interested in understanding the factors governing animals' resource use. With a B.A. in biology and an M.S. in evolution, ecology, and behavior, Evans is well equipped to tackle interspecies dynamics.

• Tony Vengrove

  Tony Vengrove is a marketing and innovation veteran with over 20 years experience revolutionizing industries. He has grappled with corporate fear and stagnation first hand collecting a wisdom and courage few possess.