Meet the 2026 Speakers

  • A woman with curly hair wearing a red blazer, smiling against a red background.

    Alli Bourne-Vanneck

  • Black and white photo of a woman with curly hair, glasses, and a broad smile, standing against a plain background.

    Booshra Ahmed

  • Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair, tattoos on her arm, wearing a t-shirt and a necklace, smiling slightly and resting her head on her hand.

    Catherine Armstrong

  • Close-up photo of a woman with straight, shoulder-length brown hair, wearing earrings, a white collared shirt, and a dark sweater, smiling softly indoors with warm lighting.

    Dr. Kelli Uitenham

  • George Divitiae

  • Joseph Amiah

  • Latesha Byrd

  • Laura Hays MD

  • Leslie Cramer

  • Rose Brown

  • Sam Wegert

  • Terrence Nealy

  • Victoria Privott

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The TEDxCharlotte leadership team is a group of curious, dedicated humans who believe in the power of ideas. We work year-round, behind the scenes and on the ground to create a space where bold thinking belongs.

We’re looking for thoughtful, reliable team members from diverse backgrounds who want to help shape the next chapter of TEDxCharlotte. If you’re passionate about ideas, community, and creating something that matters, let’s talk.

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