Created in the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading,” TEDxABQ’s events are designed to celebrate New Mexico’s communities, organizations, and individuals. Locally organized TED-like experiences provide an opportunity to stimulate dialogue and foster connections between attendees, speakers, partners and volunteers.
Our Mission
TEDxABQ unlocks the creative & economic potential of New Mexicans through events that draw out inspiring ideas, generate meaningful connections and foster innovation.
Our History
TEDxABQ was formed by a team of volunteers in early 2010. Since then, we’ve hosted over 50 community events built around a passion for sharing great ideas. We believe strongly in the power of community, and we want you to be a part of it! Check our events pages, partner with us, or volunteer.
Meet the Organizers Behind TEDxABQ
Creating TEDxABQ events requires the combined and focused efforts of a large group of very talented volunteers. If you would like to join our team, check out the Get Involved! tab.
Core Team Members
Tim Nisly | Curator
Justyna La Pay | Head of Operations
Bill Meador | Community Lead
Trevor La Pay | Marketing Lead
Danila Crespin Zidovsky | Partnership and Sponsorship Lead
Abby Goodin | Event Lead: Audience
Carol Ann Short | Event Lead: Audience
Carl Flansbaum | Event Lead: Speakers
Nancy M Baca | Audience Experience Lead
Meagan Bourne | Volunteer Lead
Dana Serio | Catering Lead
Mariah Harrison | Speaker Experience Lead
Marketing Team
Trevor La Pay | Marketing Lead
Caitlyn Ottinger | Creative Lead
Dovya Friedman | Theme Lead and Marketing Advisor
Brian Zaik | Web Development Lead
Amanda Powers | Public Relations Lead
Rachael Alaimo-Monson | Copywriting Lead
Benson Hendrix | Social Media Lead
Anthony Salvagno | Graphic Designer
Reinhard Lorenz | Video Lead
Gregg Mich | Marketing Support
Janelle Gutierrez | Social Media and Web Support
Community Team
Bill Meador | Community Lead
Dana Chandler | Community Coordinator
Advisors
Lisa Hendrickson
Stacy Snyder
Amanda Bergamo
Relive some of the most memorable moments from last year’s TEDxABQ.
Special thanks to Reinhard Lorenz for helping us document TEDxABQ.