Past TEDx event
TEDxOneonta
This independently organized TEDx event brings the community together to share ideas worth spreading.
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.
Anna Thomas
Palliative Care Physician
Dr. Anna Thomas is a palliative care physician, speaker, author, and leadership coach who empowers individuals and organizations to navigate crisis, caregiving, and change with clarity and resilience. She is the founder of LifeCare LeadHership and a passionate advocate for those balancing work, life, and caregiving.
De'Shawn Washington
Educator
Dr. De’Shawn C. Washington is the 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, a national education advocate, and founder of Cultivating Changemakers. He champions equity, joyful learning, and student empowerment through policy, storytelling, and purposeful disruption.
Erika Coleman
Consultant and Speaker
Erika is a speaker, consultant and recovering overachiever. She believes most successful people are getting accomplishment wrong. Erika founded a million-dollar training company that serviced some of the world's top organizations. Her curiosity about stress, motivation and well-being led her to a master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology from Harvard.
Judy Wright
Physician
Dr. Judy Wright, MD, is a physician, international speaker, and author with over 20 years in healthcare leadership. She is passionate about burnout prevention and redefining success in today’s ultra-speed world. Dr. Wright hosts The Balance to Excellence Show and authored Girl! Get Your Life Off The Fault Line.
Karen Komondor
Health Literacy Leader
Karen Komondor, RN, BSN, CCRN, is an internationally recognized health literacy leader. Founder of Health Literacy 360 and president of the U.S. Health Literacy Association, she delivers keynotes, training, and consulting that bridge the gap between medical expertise and everyday understanding—making healthcare clearer, more compassionate, and easier to navigate.
Lorena Seidel
Educator
Lorena is a former Montessori teacher turned parent educator who helps communities raise emotionally resilient children. Her work has been featured in NY Metro Parents, Motherly, and Welcome Parenthood. Lorena is an instructor on MasterClass and featured in David Yeager’s book 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People.
