TEDx Houston Expanding Perceptions in 2010

TED is a global platform devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. TEDx is a locally organized event that focuses on individuals and innovation in various cities. Now in 2010, TEDxHouston is introducing Houston’s most fascinating thinkers and doers to a world stage.Houston is a diverse international community of artists, designers, entrepreneurs, scientists, aerospace architects, medical professionals, and other visionaries who are creating positive change. Our extraordinary schools are changing the way we educate the bright minds of the future. Our artists perform within the second-largest theater district in the country. Texas Medical Center houses the largest concentration of health care and research in the world. As the fourth largest city in the United States, with 2.2 million innovative people buzzing in this epicenter, TEDxHouston will introduce Houston’s Ideas Worth Spreading to a local and global audience.The individuals involved with TEDxHouston have a passion for this city. We believe in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and ultimately, the world. We want to expand the perception of Houston, and introduce the public to the Houstonians who are forging a path to the future. Is that too much to ask?
TEDx Houston Leadership Team
Curated by Culture Pilot:
- Javier Fadul VP + UX Lead
- Kara Matheny VP + Creative Lead
- Tim DeSilva Prime Minister + Whatnot
And lead by inspiring professionals:
- Ryan Albright City Planner at City of Houston
- Karen Aptekar President of Aptekar Productions
- David A. Brown principle at dabfoto creative + founder of Spacetaker
- Monica Danna co.lab Founder, pr + events + web
- Ned Dodington Co-Founder of Caroline Collective
- Karen Farber Director, University of Houston Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts
- Andrea Grover Founder of Aurora Picture Show, migrant curator + artist + writer
- Tony Medrano Designer + Founder of Pecha Kucha Houston
- David Morris Programmer + artist + founder of 3DCAMP Houston
- Grace Rodriguez Chief at Aynbrand + social media strategy consultant
- Kelsey Ruger Vice President of Operations for Chaione
- Paul Sedillo Founder of Media975, an image creation company
- Jenni Rebecca Stephenson Executive Director of Spacetaker
- Tim Thomson Dept. of Aesthetic Maintenance at Hot Pixel Action
- Matthew Wettergreen Co-Founder of Caroline Collective
- Ashley Whitney Social Worker at a children’s hospital in Houston
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