Wake Forest University’s annual TEDxWakeForestU event returns to campus on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Five speakers from diverse backgrounds will take the stage for “Staying ConnecTED.” They will share stories + ideas that fueled positive change in their field.
- Florence “Flo” Ngala is an editorial photographer known for her portraits of celebrities and hip-hop artists.
- Steven David’s career in the justice system includes serving as a justice on Indiana’s Supreme Court.
- Chef Shenarri Freeman is a James Beard Award nominee and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education’s plant-based Health-Supportive Culinary Arts program.
- Griffin Spolansky is the co-founder and CEO of Mezcla — a plant-based snack brand sold nationwide.
- Suresh Vishnubhatla’s work has focused on building scalable platforms and developing customer-focused service organizations.
Want to go? Registration is requested. The event will be held in Wait Chapel (1834 Wake Forest Rd.).