TEDxGramercy Park

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Adjua Ajamu

  Self-taught Blues Musician

  Adjua Ajamu is a self-taught artist whose music creates an emotive atmosphere, blending soulful melodies with raw, heartfelt expression. His sound invites listeners into a world of love, hope, and resilience, where blues meets a spirit of upliftment. Hailing from Gary, Indiana, and raised in Harlem, New York, Adjua infuses his music with the soul of both places. His unique style blends soul, blues, and classic rock, drawing inspiration from legends like Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Ray Charles, and Donny Hathaway.

• Bianca Fernandez

  Creative Strategist, Social Media Expert, Brand Builder

  Bianca started her career at TikTok scaling top tech brands. Known for blending cultural insight with high-impact storytelling, she is now part of the founding team at Personal Day leading brand and consumer engagement.

• Grace Stanke

  Nuclear Engineer, Public & Keynote Speaker, Former Miss America

  As a Nuclear Fuels Engineer & Clean Energy Advocate at Constellation, Grace works in Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Core Design and travels the globe to educate individuals about energy. Outside of work, she is currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration through Arizona State University. During her year as Miss America 2023, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a Bachelor's of Science in Nuclear Engineering. She was recognized as the "New Face of Nuclear Energy" by the Wall Street Journal, was placed on the Forbes "30 Under 30" List for Energy, and is one of the four women leading America's energy transition according to CNET.

• Jane Johnsen

  Burnout Prevention & Recovery Educator

  Jane Johnsen is a former high-growth startup leader turned burnout prevention and recovery educator, with over a decade of experience across tech, marketing, and entertainment. After scaling VC-backed startups, she burned out and has dedicated herself to rewiring stress at its root by designing smart, simple systems to get out of survival mode reactivity and start proactively creating lasting change.

• Kevin Kong

  CEO & Founder

  Kevin is building a team of mission-driven builders and nuclear experts at Everstar. Everstar's mission is to accelerate nuclear energy deployment with advanced AI.

• Levi Lomey

  Model & Connector

  Levi Lomey is a model and connector. With over 15 years in the modeling and creator world. He is the face of a private community designed to foster connections between top talent.

• Stef Ziev

  Executive Coach & Author

  Stef Ziev is a former TV executive turned sought-after executive coach, keynote speaker, and is the author of the bestselling book, The Choice Is Yours: A Simple Approach to Live and Lead with More Joy, Ease, and Purpose.

• Vernie Ritkes

  Actor, Singer, Dancer, Director

  Vernie is an actor, singer, dancer, & director located in NYC. She is a Graduate of the Fordham University Acting program, and is an auditioning actor in the city.

• Zane Witherspoon

  Founder, Technologist, Privacy Professional

  Three time founder, currently working to accelerate compliance processes for regulated businesses. He is a founder who's started 3 Consumer Data startups in the past 10 years, employed ~30 full-time employees, and raised over ~$12M in funding, is President of the 501(c)(3) Palooza Foundation for the Arts in NYC, as well as an advisor of 10+ startups.