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BE A PART OF A GLOBAL SHIFT

TEDx is more than just an event. It's part of an international phenomenon. Attend the City of Chula Vista inaugural even. Come be motivaTED, excitTED and shifTED into awareness!
Join us for TEDxChulaVista on May 19, 2018!
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TEDxChulaVista will bring together inspirational speakers, breath-taking artists, and thought-provoking leaders to share ideas worth spreading.

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Southwestern College, Mayan Hall

May 19, 2018.

A COMMUNITY EVENT

TEDx events are organized and ran by the community and supported by businesses and corporate sponsors. There are so many ways you can become a part of TEDxChulaVista. Below are a few areas where community members and businesses can get involved.

Be a Sponsor/Partner

We wouldn’t be able to host TEDxChulaVista without the support of our sponsors and partners. Learn more to see if we’d be a good fit.

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We are looking for people who are interested in getting involved. If you think you would be a good match, we would love to have you as part of our tribe.

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We have Ideas Worth Spreading, and they will be delivered by interesting, unique, and inspiring speakers and artists.

Coming soon!

Dave Huxtable

Dave Huxtable

Languages Enthusiast

Cultural diplomat Dave Huxtable loves language and espouses language learning for the sheer pleasure it brings. Throughout his life, he has mastered ten languages…so far. He challenges the notions that learning a foreign language is difficult and that it requires special talent. Did you know that learning a foreign language will change the physical structure of your brain? Dave champions foreign language training for improved global understanding, neurological health, and optimum cognitive function.

Maresa Friedman

Entrepreneur

Are you comfortable with Uncomfortable? Maresa Friedman is a high impact strategist who gets clients to break through barriers they didn’t think possible. Her direct, “No BS” attitude and “Get stuff done” mentality allows her to wrangle high-power, executive-filled board rooms into submission. Wix Ambassador, Microtasking Expert, Google Trainer, Wife, and Mom. Maresa was recently named in the top 1% of Social Sellers on LinkedIn and voted Best of Strategy for LinkedIn ProFinder.

Miguel Aldrete

CEO of Kids4Now

Miguel Angel Aldrete is a local Entrepreneur, Author, and Philanthropist. Miguel is also a Senior at Olympian High School who has been inspiring students to take action for over a decade. Since the age of 8 he has written and published two books, started his non-profit “Kids 4 Our World” and organized city-wide and International volunteering campaigns. Miguel continues spreading his message that anyone can make a difference regardless of how young they might be.

Jennifer Purdie

Endurance Athlete

Jennifer Purdie is one of the first American women to run a full marathon on all seven continents. Endurance Athlete, Personal Trainer, Toastmaster, Fitness and Nutrition Specialist. Jennifer has written for The LA Times, Tri-athlete, Success Magazine, Shape, and Running Times. Featured on Dr. Oz and Fox Sports, Jennifer is one of the few Ironman finishers with a funny bone. To relax, she performs stand-up comedy, and was a finalist in a recent LA Scripted Comedy Festival.

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OUR SPEAKERS

TEDxChulaVista will bring together inspirational speakers, breath-taking artists, and thought-provoking leaders to share ideas worth spreading.

MEET ALL SPEAKERS
Minerva Briseno-Diaz

Minerva Briseno-Diaz

Entrepreneur

Minerva Briseno-Diaz emigrated from Mexico to California in 2001 barely able to speak English. Through 11 years of hard work, she earned her degree from San Diego State University, and attained the status of Certified Public Accountant. Currently controller for the Parent Institute for Quality Education, she volunteers her time in community organizations where passionate individuals make change happen. A Toastmaster from the Hard Hats club, she uses her voice to inspire those around her to greatness.

Mark Brouker

Leadership Coach

Dr. Brouker’s distinguished military career culminated with his serving as Chief of Staff to Navy Medicine West, overseeing 10 hospitals with 800,000 patients. He transitioned to the corporate world, and as a thought leader / executive coach, he mentored organizations on how to build high-performing teams. Today, Brouker Leadership Solutions has impacted thousands of top performers in Fortune 500 companies, professional and military organizations, and universities across the globe, opening their eyes to a new definition of leadership.

Jessie Change

World Renown Pianist

Jessie Chang has been a phenomenon since age 10. With a Bachelor’s at 19 and Master’s at 21, she has accumulated over 30 top honors at competitions around the world. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall, in a 28,000-person stadium, or locally at the San Diego Symphony, Ms. Chang dazzles audiences with her commanding technique, and mesmerizes them with her charm and personality. Come hear how this mother of two looks at life, success and the future.

Victor Navone

Pixar Animator

Victor Navone started with classical art training, then added self-study, lots of hard work, and a year abroad in France. The result: he has now worked on over 10 Disney/Pixar feature animated films, and received several awards along the way. He has also worked on multiple video game projects, and has a viral video to his credit. What drives this guitar-playing, French-speaking yoga dad and husband in search of excellence. He’ll tell us.

Jahja Ling

Past San Diego Symphony Conductor

Jahja Ling is the only conductor of Chinese descent to serve as Musical Director of a major US orchestra, directing the San Diego Symphony for 13 years. During his tenure, he revitalized San Diego’s symphony culture and effected the orchestra’s first ever Carnegie Hall appearance. With degrees from both Juilliard and Yale, he founded two Youth Symphony Orchestras and has performed for Queen Elizabeth II. Now retired, he teaches and inspires young musicians in great musical traditions.

EVENT DETAILS

Southwestern CollegeChula Vista, CA 91910

May 19, 201811:00 am – 04:00pm

350 Seats AvailableTickets On Sale 2018