TEDxMechanicsville: Ensemble
Ideas Rooted in Community.
Grown for the World.
Welcome to the official home of TEDxMechanicsville 2024, a local, independently organized TEDx event inspired by the spirit of Mechanicsville — a vibrant neighbourhood where big ideas thrive in small corners.
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to revisit the Speakers and their ensemble themed talks, explore their bios, and dive deeper into the powerful ideas that made the 2024 edition unforgettable.
2024 Speakers
Joyful
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"Restoring the 'System' in Our Health System"
Anne-Marie Parent
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“Having ADHD is like riding the bus”
Beth Lawless
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“Did You Know You Are A Caregiver?”
Kunal Parikh
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“The Magical Middle of Change”
Tania Carriere
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"Why We’re Connected to the Internet, But Not Each Other"
Victoria Patenaude
Productive
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"How Changing Who Owns the Business, Can Change Everything."
Jennifer Williams
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“What if we built people first? A radical approach to construction”
Devon Havenaars
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“The Surprising Link Between Carrots and Deepfakes: Lessons for Resilience Against Disinformation”
Mariana Savka
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“Beyond Division: Bridge Building for Democracy”
Jane Porter
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"Humanity’s EPIC Journey to Mars"
Erin Kennedy
Just
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"Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa"
Jennifer David
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"How coding can change your life—and the world"
Precious Kolawole
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"Beyond the Numbers"
Jennifer Shulman
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"Are you good at your job?"
Sharon Nyangweso
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"How the Space Between Us Changes Us"
Maureen Cunningham
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"From Accent to Asset: Integrating non-native English-Speakers in the Workplace"
Myke Wilder
Speaker Understudies
The TEDxMechanicsville Team extends our deepest gratitude to our incredible understudy speakers. Your continued dedication, passion, and readiness to step in at a moment’s notice truly embody the spirit of ‘Ensemble’. You are an essential part of this event, and we are so thankful for your contributions and support.
Your voices inspire, and we can't wait to see the impact you’ll make!