Who We Are
TEDxABQ introduces new ideas and perspectives to elevate community engagement, connection, and enthusiasm for our future. TEDxABQ programs create a culture of involved and curious citizens in New Mexico who are passionate about learning and dedicated to taking action to improve our community.
Core Values
Diversity
We provide a venue for respectful conversations and exchange of ideas among all people.
Collaboration
We seek out opportunities to collaborate and support our valued partners, sponsors, audience, speakers and volunteers.
Innovation
We constantly work to improve our community impact and stakeholder experience.
Sustainability
We look for ways to minimize the ecological footprint of our events.
FUN
We incorporate a positive and open-minded spirit into everything we do.
Accuracy
We dedicate ourselves to sharing reliable and accurate information from the TEDxABQ stage.
Servant Leadership
We celebrate, support, and provide opportunities for the dedicated volunteers who sustain this organization.
Creativity
We seek to showcase and honor original thinking in every discipline.
Celebrate New Mexico
New Mexico is our home and we love it. We support and celebrate the people, businesses and culture of our State.
Our Volunteer Teams
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.
So the next time you see one of our wonderful volunteers, give them a hug. They deserve it.
Advisory Team
Tim Nisly
Founder
Amanda Bergamo
Chair Emeritus
Bill Meador
Leadership Team
Dionna Arellano
Volunteers
Ellen Gallegos
Communications/Design
Mike Suarez
Curator / Catalyst
Jose Gutierrez
Technical/Production
Bina Shah
Speaker Coordinator
Gabe Mounce
TEDxABQ Connector
Jason Griffin
Web/Analytics
Ingrid Mahler
Meetup® Coordinator
Dannielle Montoya
TEDxABQ Brand AmbassadorAre you interested in joining our team?
We love meeting new people! No matter your skill set, there is a volunteer role with your name on it at TEDxABQ.
About TEDx
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.
WHAT IS TEDx?
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxABQ, where x = independently organized TED event.
At our TEDxABQ event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.