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Meet the
Team

Our Story

TEDxAtlanta is one of 2500+ local TED affiliates across the globe and its license holder Jacqui Chew is widely recognized in the global TEDx community as a pioneer organizer.  

Originally operating under the TEDxPeachtree name, we produced one of the first 25 TEDx events in the world in 2009! In 2018, we rebranded to TEDxAtlanta and continue to organize the largest, and longest-running TEDx event in Georgia and beyond.

TEDxAtlanta is an initiative of Ideas into Action, a Georgia-registered nonprofit founded on the belief in the power of ideas to build stronger communities.  

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDxAtlanta is part of TED’s TEDx program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but TEDxAtlanta events are organized by local volunteers. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)

Since 2009, more than 40,000 TEDx events (and counting) have been held in over 130 countries. 

Shows
5
Talks
10
Performances
10
TED-Featured Talks
3

Here's how we
create a better future

Our mainstage events are much more than listening to talks in the theater. It’s the first step to building deeper connections and taking action.

We gather Atlantans together to collectively unleash the transformational power of stories and ideas. We know that ideas can change everything because they have changed us.

We bring together new friends, allies and voices to nuture vibrant communities, igniting a movement driven by the sharing of impactful ideas and compelling stories.

Fueled by joy, hope and curiosity, the ideas and experiences we curate empower you to take action on the most pressing issues of our time.

Meet the Team

TEDxAtlanta Licensee/Curator
Jacqui Chew

Jacqui Chew

Licensee / Organizer
Speaker Coaches
Diana Stoian

Diana Stoian

Coach / Special Projects
Jacqui Chew

Jacqui Chew

Coach
Kathryn Woods

Kathryn Woods

Coach / Sherpa
Becky Spieth

Becky Spieth

Coach
Elaine Powell

Elaine Powell

Coach
Speaker Sherpas
Savita Taylor

Savita Taylor

Speaker Sherpa
Trudy Loper

Trudy Loper

Speaker Sherpa
Annette Stanley

Annette Stanley

Speaker Sherpa
Morgan Doyle

Morgan Doyle

Speaker Sherpa
Alba Prifti

Alba Prifti

Speaker Sherpa
Production / Audience Xperience
Reid Kersey

Reid Kersey

Stage Manager
Juliet Charney

Juliet Charney

Audience Xperience Captain

Usayd Siddiqi

Audience Xperience Captain
Roxana Dondera

Roxana Dondera

Audience Xperience Captain
Volunteer Xperience
Isiah Jones

Isiah Jones

Volunteer Xperience Coordinator
Olivia Nelson

Olivia Nelson

Volunteer Xperience Coordinator
Marketing / Storytelling
Aby Varma

Aby Varma

Head of Marketing
Heather Hinojosa

Heather Hinojosa

Marketing / Content
Meggie Powell

Meggie Powell

Marketing / Content
Atembe Giles

Atembe Giles

Marketing / Content
Ideas into Action Board of Directors
Jacqui Chew

Jacqui Chew

President & Chair
Gabriella Marvin

Gabriella Marvin

Secretary

Matt Coleman

Treasurer

PARTICIPATE

Shape the Conversation

TEDxAtlanta is built by the community, for the community. Here is how you can play a part in our next chapter.

Nominate a Speaker

Do you know someone with a groundbreaking idea? Help us find the voices that need to be heard.

Become a Partner

Align your brand with innovation. Support the spread of ideas that change our community.

Volunteer Team

Join the passionate community behind the scenes making TEDxAtlanta happen.