The TEDxWVU “If Not Us, Who?” event will feature six dynamic speakers who will discuss a variety of topics encouraging visionary conversations and the spread of new ideas on Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. in the Canady Creative Arts Center Gladys Davis Theater.
“If Not Us, Who?” aims to share ideas that are charged with action, inspire change and connect our community within a space where participants are able to indulge in new ideas and ultimately move forward with a ”Go First” mindset.
“The TEDxWVU student team looks forward to continuing to create conversation spaces where innovation and creativity can be shared,” said Allie Satterfield, TEDxWVU chair and WVU senior. “We are excited to connect further with our campus and community.”
Speakers:
Eric Mason, a 2014 graduate of WVU who currently serves as the chief financial officer for his hometown of Quincy, Massachusetts, will discuss how impactful change can begin at the local level.
Olivia Dowler, a WVU sophomore studying history and Spanish, will discuss identity and the idea that oneself is the one individual who can define their personal identity.
Mark Garofoli, a clinical assistant professor and the director of experiential learning in the WVU School of Pharmacy, will discuss American addiction and the impact it has on the state of West Virginia and beyond.
Samantha Mariano, a WVU junior majoring in civil and environmental engineering, will discuss how improving our mental health begins with improving our environment.
Cooper Simmerman, a financial advisor and the director of communications for Centurion Wealth, will share his story and how the power of networking changed his life.
Hunter Moore, a senior studying aerospace engineering at WVU, will discuss the relationship that young Appalachians have with the region, the lack of opportunity and regressive leadership and how we can begin to discuss changing these perceptions moving forward.
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Mountainlair and Creative Arts Center box offices and online at ticketmaster.com. General admission tickets are $24 for the general public and $16 for WVU students with a valid WVU Student ID (limit one discounted ticket per valid ID).