From the front lines of the criminal justice system, Kimberly Deterline brings a message of hope. Her talk reveals how communities can unite, despite differences and hardships, to build a better future. Kimberly Deterline has spent 30 years working on communications and advocacy for criminal justice reform and equity. She founded a national narrative change firm called We Interrupt This Message, which helped reform juvenile and criminal justice policy across the country, free innocent young men jailed due to racial prejudice and remove an officer with a history of brutality from the San Francisco Police Department. Her clients have included CNN's Van Jones and non-profit organizations across the country. For the last 8 lyears, she’s directed training and communications strategy for the Alliance for Safety and Justice, which advocates for community-based strategies that reduce crime and violence. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Daniel Weinzveg offers powerful suggestions for combatting isolation and fostering deeper connections by honoring each another’s unique cultural traditions and stories. He draws from his experience as an organizational coach specialzing in transforming groups into connected teams. Daniel Weinzveg is an Organizational Development expert who transforms groups into connected teams through playful, impactful retreats, workshops and trainings. For over a decade, Daniel has helped companies and non-profits improve communications, collaboration and performance.Daniel’s unique approach is rooted in the belief that each of us has a rich cultural heritage, which includes how we gather with food, music and movement, that has the power to deepen and reinforce community. He shares how we can promote belonging, combat isolation and foster authentic connection by acknowledging one another’s cultures and stories and through inviting non-normative forms of expression. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Jay Alexander is a master magician and mentalist whose performance captivates guests with a unique blend of comedy, magic and mind reading. Jay Alexander is a master magician and mentalist with over 30 years of experience entertaining audiences from Fortune 500 companies to intimate private gatherings. His performances are not just shows; they are finely tuned experiences that captivate and involve guests with a unique blend of comedy, magic, and mind reading.Jay is also the star of Mind Tricks Live! at the San Francisco Magic Theater at the Marrakech, the highest-rated show in San Francisco. His unparalleled ability to engage and amaze audiences has made him a sought-after entertainer for exclusive events and corporate gatherings worldwide. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Jennifer Garrison is a passionate advocate for women’s health. In this provocative talk, Jennifer shares information about a global movement to advance science focused on understanding the fundamental drivers of female aging. Jennifer Garrison, PhD, is a passionate and vocal advocate for women’s health and is pioneering a global movement to advance science focused on understanding the fundamental drivers of female aging as Co-Founder and Executive Director of ProductiveHealth.org (formerly GCRLE). She is also a faculty member at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, where she leads the Center for Healthy Aging in Women and holds secondary appointments in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology at UCSF and the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology at USC. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Juanita Capri Brown is a social equity specialist, writer and the co-producer of the Emmy-nominated PBS documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North. Juanita’s talk tackles the thorny issue of telling the truth and how sharing our underlying motivations, fears and concerns can strengthen relationships. Through her societal equity consulting practice, Juanita designs experiences that help people in the public, non-profit, government and education sectors undertake breakthrough dialogues, operationalize equitable systems and cultivate restorative relationships. Juanita is an artist, dancer, choreographer, and writer. She wrote, produced and performed a multimedia one-person show in 2019 in Oakland, California. She also facilitated and co-produced the Emmy-nominated PBS documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North. After the film’s debut at Sundance Film Festival, she co-founded the Tracing Center on Histories and Legacies of Slavery and served on its board of directors. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

We’ve been conditioned to see weight as the ultimate marker of well-being, but the reality is so much more complex. Professor Vartanian explains how we, as a society, have been conditioned to believe that a low weight corresponds to a healthy life. Lenny Vartanian is a Professor in the School of Psychology at UNSW. His research focuses on the psychological aspects of eating and weight, including dieting and eating behaviours, body image, and obesity stigma. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx