TEDxAWC

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

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TEDxAWC has led to incredible collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. One example of student work on this project is the set piece that has been expertly crafted by @ArizonaWestern Welding students. Thank you to Bobby Alvarado and his Welding students! #TEDx #TEDxAWC

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The inaugural TEDxAWC event is almost here! TEDxAWC: Shift the Drift is Friday, March 17, 4-8PM. TEDxAWC will be livestreamed starting at 4 PM MST on https://t.co/vM6wVf0Q76.

Learn more about the event and work to bring TEDx to AWC here: https://t.co/d1w4v8oLzU #TEDx #TEDxAWC

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We are excited to announce that our Host for TEDxAWC 2023: Shift the Drift is our own Executive Board Operations Manager, Lori Stofft!

Lori Stofft serves as the @ArizonaWestern Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the AWC Foundation. #TEDx #TEDxAWC

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The TEDxAWC Team extends special thanks to John Hessinger who volunteers his time as the TEDxAWC Speech Coach.

John is the Community Development Director for Better Business Bureau serving the Pacific Southwest and instructor of Speech Communications at Arizona Western College.

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Meet the TEDxAWC Executive Board!

Fabian Muñoz, AWC Professor of Business and Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, serves as the TEDxAWC Finance Manager.

Laura DeSantiago-Rios, Administrative Secretary II for Career & Advisement Services, is our final Team Member! #TEDx #TEDxAWC

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Meet the TEDxAWC Executive Board!

Lori Stofft, AWC Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the AWC Foundation, serves as the TEDxAWC Operations Manager.

Sarah Herman, AWC Strategic Content and Social Media Specialist, serves as the TEDxAWC Marketing Manager.

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Meet the TEDxAWC Executive Board!

Dr. Sara Amani, AWC Professor of Multilingual Composition/Specialist leads the team as our
Director/Licensee.

Kaley Zepeda joined the team as Co-Director, sharing her expertise from her previous experience as a host for TEDxASUWest. #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our next Speaker, Anne-Heather Welch!

Anne-Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health with a Diagnostic Medical Imaging/Therapy Emphasis and is a board-certified Radiologic Technologist.

Congratulations, Anne-Heather Welch! #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our next Speaker, Dr. Shadi Vahdat!

Dr. Vahdat is a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in integrative medicine. She is also the Founder for LiveWell Center for Integrative Medicine in Los Angeles.

Congratulations, Dr. Shadi Vahdat! #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our next Speaker, Dr. Trudie Milner!

Dr. Trudie Milner is the Chief Operating Officer of Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, AZ. She holds a PhD in Sociology with expertise in policy and organizational behavior.

Congratulations, Dr. Trudie Milner! #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our next Speaker, Lily McNair!

Lily McNair is a Graduate Dietetic Intern at @uarizona and works to increase access to culturally competent nutrition care across life stages and health states.

Congratulations, Lily McNair! #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our next Speaker, Troy Love!

Two-time Amazon Best-Selling Author Troy L. Love, LCSW has spent his life committed to finding unique and attainable ways of helping people achieve peace, joy, and love in their lives.

Congratulations, Troy Love! #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our next Speaker, Ruchi Lamba!

Ruchi Lamba is a marketing executive with a passion for story telling through customer journeys.

Congratulations, Ruchi Lamba! #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our next Speakers, Dr. Shawn Clavell and Kevin Kato!

Shawn Clavell, PT, DPT, is a professor of Anatomy and Physiology at @ArizonaWestern and Kevin Kato is a Writing professor at AWC.

Congratulations, Dr. Shawn Clavell and Kevin Kato! #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our next Speaker, Dr. Trisha Campbell!

Dr. Campbell is a trained and certified yogi. This training pervades her other work as an artist, researcher, and professor at @ArizonaWestern.

Congratulations, Dr. Trisha Campbell! #TEDxAWC

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Announcing our TEDxAWC ‘23 Speakers!

Dr. Valeria Bogorevich is an ESL professor at @ArizonaWestern. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Applied Linguistics from NAU. Her research focuses on second-language pedagogy and assessment.

Congratulations, Dr. Valeria Bogorevich! #TEDxAWC

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We are excited to announce that tickets for the inaugural TEDxAWC event are SOLD OUT!

Keep an eye out for Speaker announcements starting tomorrow!

If you were unable to grab your tickets this year, please note each talk will be recorded and published at a later date. #TEDxAWC

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Tickets are on sale now! Tickets for Shift the Drift, the inaugural TEDxAWC event are available now via Eventbrite!

Friday, March 17, 4-8PM in the AWC Theater. Admission is $45. Attendance is limited to 100 seats, so be sure to grab your tickets fast! https://t.co/9Ih49dXA5L

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Attendance is limited to 100 seats, so be sure to grab your tickets fast!

Our speaker finalists have been selected! Keep an eye out for more details about our speakers, TEDxAWC team, and giveaways by following us on social media. Learn more here: https://t.co/L1CEQ2da7w

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Save the date! Tickets for Shift the Drift, the inaugural TEDxAWC event will go on sale December 12th!

TEDxAWC is happening Fri, March 17, 4-6PM in the AWC Theater. General admission is $45 and tickets will be available for purchase online.