TEDx Salinas 2017
Speakers
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How this ex-pool boy is changing water
Ravi Kurani · CEO of Sutro
Ravi Kurani is an entrepreneur with a background in sustainable business. He founded Sutro, a startup creating a platform around water monitoring and evaluation. Ravi holds engineering and MBA degrees, and his work sits at the intersection of hardware, software, and environmental sustainability - making water quality data accessible and actionable for communities around the world.
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The Secret to Understanding Humans
Larry C. Rosen · Mediator, Author & Speaker
Larry C. Rosen is the founder of Through Understanding, a mediation law practice. A UCLA Law School graduate, he lectures on motivation and empathy and is the author of the novel The Peacemaker. His work explores the fundamental drivers of human behavior, arguing that while our actions are complex, our motivations are simple and universally shared.
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The Secret Ingredient to Feeling Good in your Body
Marla Mervis-Hartmann · Health Specialist & Coach
Marla Mervis-Hartmann is the creator of the Love Your Body Love Yourself program. She is a professional coach and Living Light Reiki Master who helps women transform their relationship with their bodies and develop lasting confidence through holistic wellness practices.
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Turning Parent-Teen Stress Into Parent-Teen Success
Neil D Brown · Family Therapist, Author & Podcast Host
Neil D. Brown, LCSW, is a family therapist, author, and podcast host with over 30 years of experience working with families and adolescents. His work focuses on understanding family dynamics and helping individuals navigate complex relationships with compassion and clarity.
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Trapeze, Travel and Pink Slips: Little Lessons for a Bigger Life
Kathy Gruver · PhD, Author & Motivational Speaker
Dr. Kathy Gruver holds a PhD in Natural Health and has authored five books including the award-winning Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques and Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker. She is a renowned motivational speaker on the intersection of health, mindfulness, and personal empowerment.
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Why Millennial Narcissists Are Changing The World
Robbie Tripp · Author of Create Rebellion
Robbie Tripp is the author of Create Rebellion, an abstract manifesto for disruptive creativity. Based in San Francisco, he challenges the narrative around millennials, making the case that the generation's so-called narcissism is actually driving meaningful change in the world.
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Why Women Entrepreneurs Need to Raise Girl Entrepreneurs
Julie Gordon-White · CEO, BlueKey Mergers & Acquisitions
Julie Gordon-White is an award-winning entrepreneur and bestselling author. She is the Founder and CEO of BlueKey Mergers & Acquisitions and The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs. Her work focuses on empowering the next generation of women leaders through entrepreneurship and mentorship.
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Life On The Other Side of Fear
Ahad Anwar · Exchange Student & Cultural Ambassador
Ahad Anwar is a US Department of State sponsored high school foreign exchange student from Lahore, Pakistan. At just 17 years old, he messaged the TEDx Salinas organizer saying he wanted to share his story. His journey bridges cultures and challenges stereotypes, offering a powerful perspective on identity, belonging, and the courage to cross borders.
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Discover Backyard AWE!
Candra Canning · CEO, Live Bright Now
Candra Canning is a culture coach for Fortune 500 companies and the President and Founder of Live Bright Now. She works with high-performing teams as an organizational development consultant, helping organizations build thriving workplace cultures that bring out the best in people.
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Serving and Loving Mankind - A Police Chief's Perspective
David Westrick · Chief of Police, Hollister Police Department
David Westrick has served as Chief of Police at the Hollister Police Department since 2013. His career spans roles as journalist, detective, gang officer, and various police leadership positions. He shares his perspective on community policing and the importance of serving and loving the communities that law enforcement officers are sworn to protect.
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What's wrong with reality?
Malcolm Burt · PhD Candidate, Virtual Reality Researcher
Malcolm Burt is a PhD candidate researching virtual reality amusement experiences. He previously completed research on rollercoasters and created the documentary Signature Attraction. His work challenges our assumptions about reality and invites us to question the frameworks through which we interpret the world around us.
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How your dinner could save the world
Shrina Kurani · Engineer & Sustainability Scientist
Shrina Kurani is an engineer and sustainability scientist with four years of international experience in research, consultancy, and social entrepreneurship. She explores the intersection of food systems and sustainability, making the case that what we choose to eat has the power to drive meaningful environmental change.
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