Imagine Albuquerque as a vibrant hub where curiosity is celebrated and seen as a driving force of progress. TEDxABQ is more than just a series of talks—it’s a volunteer-powered community that’s helping shape our city’s future. We create an open, innovative space where old ideas are challenged, new perspectives are welcomed, and learning takes us to the edge of our comfort zones.
By responsibly pushing boundaries, we’re building an environment where being curious is exciting, new ideas are for everyone, and innovation thrives.
We blend local Albuquerque stories with new and innovative ideas that can ignite global inspiration and create an impact that goes way beyond our events and borders.
TEDxABQ invites Albuquerque into a playground for curiosity, where diverse ideas collide and charge our city’s future.
Our aim is to connect people from all parts of Albuquerque—doers, makers, thinkers, and dreamers — to share and explore groundbreaking ideas and perspectives. By bringing these different worlds together, we’re sparking new ways of thinking, and forging collaborative paths that may have previously been hidden.
Join us in growing a community that’s turning Albuquerque into a hub of fresh ideas and positive change. Together, we can start conversations and engagements that don’t just change minds, but energize our future.
Our Team
Since its inception in 2010, TEDxABQ has always been a volunteer-driven organization. Our volunteers do everything from speaker selection, event coordination and volunteer management to marketing, fundraising, and graphic design.
OrganiXers
Alex Adams
Lead OrganiXer, Curator, & President of Curiosity, Inc.
Meghan Pickard
Lead OrganiXer, Curator, & Vice-President of Curiosity, Inc.
Lisa Heldt
OrganiXer & Treasurer Extraordinaire
Ellen Gallegos
OrganiXer & Communications Lead
John-Mark Collins
OrganiXer & Creative Lead
Felix Diaz
OrganiXer & Partnerships Lead
Miranda Andrego
OrganiXer & Chronicles Keeper
Kalina Schulz
OrganiXer & Connector
Jonathan Perno
OrganiXer & Chef
Dovya Friedman
Strategic ConsultantAdviXers
Tim Nisly
AdviXer
Bill Meador
Advixer
Amanda Bergamo
AdviXerExploratory
Experiential
Multifaceted
Unexpected
Thought-provoking
Connection
TEDxABQ is committed to collaboration and partnership with our own New Mexico community. YOU are our speakers. You are our volunteers. YOU are our connectors. YOU are our supporters. I think you can tell, we can’t do it without YOU.
Partners
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a 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 in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)
Address
PO Box 26231
Albuquerque, NM 87125