TEDxRushU
A Platform for the Brightest Minds to Converge and Inspire
Vision 20/20
Postponed
ABOUT US
TEDxRushU will provide a platform for the brightest minds to converge and inspire. We are committed to creating an event where participants are challenged to communicate their passions in an exciting and engaging dialogue. Speakers will present their forward-thinking ideas and all participants will leave the conference inspired and empowered to create positive change.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED 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 TEDxRushU, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxRushU 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.
TED is an annual event where innovative, interesting, and motivated individuals are invited to share their insights and passions. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are collectively shaping our future. Attendees have called it “the ultimate brain spa” and a “journey into the future.” Ted events draw a wide array of speakers along with diverse audiences. Notable TED speakers include Bill Clinton, Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck, and Bono.
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TEDxRushU 2020
Postponed
Vision 20/20
A year in reflection - the lessons learned and the path forged forward.
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Speaker Information:
TEDxRushU 2020
Vision 20/20
Serita Love is a Chicago (Englewood) native, mom, author, and Personal Brand Strategist who educates by combining "book and street" smarts. As the founder of Success Junkie™, she provides tools and resources that inspire excellence. She is a Relational, Group, and Organizational professional who has worked on countless experiential marketing and guerrilla marketing campaigns for many Fortune 500 Brands.
Serita pushes most people beyond their own personal barriers, so they can get out into the world and become the person they deserve to be. By implementing personal branding, marketing and success strategies, she ensures achievement to anyone committed to win in life.
Dr. Toya Webb
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Dr. Toya Webb is a systems’ disrupter, status quo killer and social justice advocate. In her recently published study on racial microaggressions, Dr. Webb explores the impact of commonly held stereotypes while amplifying the voices of African-American women in leadership. A fervent speaker and certified professional life coach, Dr. Webb is a recipient of numerous awards including a YWCA leadership award in Communications and Technology; she has been named one of the Best Under 40 by the Kane County Chronicle and is recognized as a mover and shaker (40 under 40) by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges. With a combined passion for higher education and storytelling, Dr. Webb, a former news reporter, serves as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at an Illinois community college and is a member of the Diversity and Equity Committee with the Public Relations Society of America. Dr. Webb has a zeal for reaching the most vulnerable populations, enjoys being a mentor, and is dedicated to helping others find their purpose. She is married to her high school sweetheart and is a proud mom to three sons.
Christopher “CJ” Gross
Christopher “CJ” Gross is an international Organizational Development Consultant specializing in diversity & inclusion with 18 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, local and national nonprofits, and government agencies. CJ utilizes his background in engineering and his unique ability to deeply engage with his clients to uncover and resolve cultural as well as system issues that hinder employee performance and efficiency. He also serves as a Business Management, Adjunct Faculty for the Community College of Baltimore County.
Kristen Evans is an award-winning insights researcher and strategist, championing the voice of the consumer in product innovation companies, social institution businesses, and marketing, advertising and media.
Tahaji Felder
From Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Tahaji Felder had no plans on becoming a social entrepreneur. Equipped with a Master’s in International Business under her arm, a love for design, and empowering youth, she made a conscious decision to go beyond the status quo, say yes to her dream, & launch Goose & Gander Brand in 2015. She launched the brand after a career in finance and getting laid off from jobs as an accountant. Her life’s passion is to empower others to tap into their own and live their purpose. Along with the brand, she now works for the nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. With no formal entrepreneurial experience, she has used persistence to fuel her journey. She believes: “Life is too short not to go the unpaved route!”
Edward G. Young III
Edward G. Young III is a poet, author, and internationally acclaimed public speaker originally hailing from the gritty, blue-collar town of Gary, Indiana. From an early age, Edward has understood the power of words and allowed himself to harness their strength via both the page and the stage.
Having survived a near fatal broken neck injury, Edward also practices mindfulness and inner-strength techniques, which have helped him to develop the mindset necessary to breakthrough and overcome any difficult situations he has faced. As a further means of therapy, Edward turned toward sharing his story with the world and connecting with individuals from all walks of life. He is fueled by his desire to inspire, while also encouraging others to openly embrace and overcome the many challenges life brings. You can follow Edward @E3Motivates on Instagram and Twitter or visit www.edwardgyoungiii.com.
Brittany Sherell
Brittany is a Power-Packed Corporate Leadership Trainer, Coach and Author who helps Corporate Leaders Live with More Meaning and Lead with More Confidence. Brittany is known for her high-energy, engaging approach to learning and development. Her practical approaches to achieving results are easy to incorporate without ever getting overwhelmed. Beyond her business, Brittany spends time loving on her close-knit family, two fur babies, and trying new coffee blends.
Social Media
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Tooka Zokaie
Elephant in the Dark: Preparing for the Next Pandemic with Population Health
What is population health? While there are multiple definitions, it often includes elements of eliminating disease and health disparities by intersecting the overlapping factors that influence health. Tooka Zokaie is a Certified Public Health Professional and the Manager for Fluoridation and Preventive Health Activities at the American Dental Association. Her work includes educating and collaborating with community leaders on public health topics including community water fluoridation, tobacco cessation, school-based oral health, interprofessional collaboration, and nutrition. Her work integrates the importance of oral health when addressing total health questions. Her advocacy extends to the larger idea of “Health in All Policies” in order to empower intersectional leaders to make decisions with the lens of population health. Ms. Zokaie is a liaison to the CDC’s Community Preventive Services Task Force, completed her Masters in Public Health at University of California, Davis School of Medicine, and is a current Masters in Population Health Management Candidate at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
COMMITTEE
Get to know the awesome group of students that work together to make the TEDxRushU events a reality!
Mitch Cooper
Advisor
Mitch graduated from the Rush University Master of Health Systems Management program in 2019 and is currently employed in the Rush University Cancer Center. He continues to remain involved in the HSM department through the work surrounding the TEDxRushU annual event. Mitch is looking forward to the TEDx event this year and is excited to learn from the amazing speakers we have lined up.
Michelle Murphy
Advisor
Originally from New York City, the idea of inspiring change began for Michelle in education, where she taught before moving to Chicago. She continues to mentor students in her free time, still believing in that mission. She is looking forward to the TEDx event and hopes it’s a positive learning experience for those that attend.
Andrew Garman
Advisor
Through my work with TEDxRushU, I hope to help build community within Rush students, alumni, and faculty, and to celebrate the life, vision and values of HSM alum and faculty member Mayur Patel. He was a cherished colleague taken from us far too young, but his passing reminds me regularly just how precious each day and each friend is.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible!
Rush University:
Office of Student Life & Engagement
PAST EVENTS
In honor of Mayur Patel, an alumnus of Rush University’s Health Systems Management program, who unexpectedly passed away in 2011, an individual who cherished the power of ideas and embraced the principalsTEDx stands for.
Click the links to watch the TEDxRushU talks!
Reimagine
October 24, 2019
Malcolm X College Auditorium
Steven Rothschild, MD - Professor & Chair, Department of Family Medicine
Shikha Jain, MD, FACP - Physician, Speaker, Writer, Director of Media Cancer Center
Ashley Kirkwood - Lawyer, Speaker, & Diversity Trainer
Feelings Over Figures: Why We Need to Reimagine the Diversity Conversation
Antesa Jensen - Speaker & Transformational Teacher
The Body's Language & its Undeniable Impact
Seena Jacob - Non-Profit Founder & CEO
Can Cinderella Heal Children of Trauma?
Leah Goodman, OTD, OTR/L - Visiting Clinical Instructor, Occupational Therapist, & Yoga Instructor
Reimagining, Redefining, & Rebuilding Higher Education
Terrance McMahon - Author & Business Strategist
Broken to Beautiful: An Algorithm to Recreate Yourself
Performance by: InterChorus a Cappella
Event Organizers: Advisors: Allison Parker, Jack VanOverloop, Michelle Murphy
Charting the Unknown
October 25, 2018
Searle Conference Center
Rush Professional Building, 5th floor
1725 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, Illinois
Jimmy Choi
Title of Talk: The Impact of Parkinson's and the Unknown
Steve Brown
Title of Talk: Health Equity: Housing is Health
Jamila Trimuel
Wayne Lerner
Charting the Unknown: Uncertainties in Healthcare
Angela Moss
Creating a Proactive Healthcare System is Not Rocket Science
David Ansell
If You Are Going to Be a Bear, Be a Grizzly
Performance by: Erin Rachelle Duguay
Event Organizers: Angad Ravanam, Mitch Cooper, Aaushi Ghelani, Nick Garland, Michael Rizzo, Sydney Johnson, Gwen Ledford. Advisors: Allison Parker, Jack VanOverloop, Michelle Murphy
Ready for Anything?
April 22, 2017
Malcolm X College Auditorium
Marlon Haywood - Project Manager, Community Engagement,
Rush University Medical Center
Redefining the Urban Male: A Focus on Chicago
Grace Wethor - Actress, Model, High School Student
The Day That Changed My Life Forever
James Conners, MD - Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University Medical Center
Jeff Mumford - CEO, Mumfurious Movement
Building Your Own Superhero Squad
Susan Swider- Professor, Department of Community, Systems and Mental Health Nursing, Rush University Medical Center
Ready for Anything: Government, Civil Society and Community Engagement
Terry Peterson - Vice President of Corporate and External Affairs,
Rush University Medical Center
Dino Rumoro – Chairman, Emergency Medicine
Rush University Medical Center
How Clinical Analytics Will Resuscitate the Doctor/Patient Relationship
Harold Green – Spoken Word Poet and Artist
Event Organizers: Allison Parker, Jack VanOverloop, Alena Shelton, Mario Cuartas, Hailey Muliner, Michelle Murphy, Andy Garman, Linnea Karlson, Benjamin Wetzker, Aayush Mittal, Jessican Molnar, Alvin Chackungal, Hasan Rashid, Henna Yaqub
Seize the Future
April 30, 2016
Searle Conference Center
Rush Professional Building, 5th floor
1725 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, Illinois
Brian Cole, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush
Sparing the Scalpel: A Surgeon’s Perspective on the Future of Orthopedic Medicine
Robert Colangelo - Founding Farmer/CEO of Green Sense Farms
The Future of Farming: Making Nature Better!
George Fitchett - Director of Research in the Department of Religion, Health, and Human Values, Rush University Medical Center
Jacob Goldsmith, PhD - Associate Clinical Director of the Epstein Center for the Study of Psychotherapy Change, at The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Embracing Pluralism: The Future of Relationships
Tom Bassett-Dilley - AIA, CPHC
Beyond Passive House: The Nature Connection
Roy Smythe, MD - Chief Medical Officer for Valence Health
Rebecca Goudarzi - Second-year Health Systems Management student
Performing her original songs: "Phoenix", "Her Waltz", "Beware"
Event Organizers: Nicole Powell, Allison Parker, Jack VanOverloop, Amber Smith, Michelle Murphy, Andy Garman
We Only Have What We Give
June 5, 2015
Searle Conference Center
Rush Professional Building, 5th floor
1725 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, Illinois
Gregg Steinberg, PhD - Professor of Human Performance at Austin Peay State University
How Adversity is your Superpower
Jenni Rook - MT-BC, LCPC, Neurologic Music Therapist-Fellow
Raj Shah, MD - Associate Professor in Family Medicine and the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center
Nothing About Us Without Us: The Promise of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Jeremy Chapman-Gould - Founder and Executive Director, videoPEACH
Awesome Ways to Use Video with Kids in the Hospital!
Tricia N. Martinez - Founder and CEO of Shift
Empowering 2 Billion People through a Mobile Phone
Fatimah Asghar - Poet, Performer, Educator
We Own All the Language in the World
Event Organizers: Beth Aguila, Kevin Contorno, Nicole Powell, Andrew Garman, Michelle Murphy, Rebecca Goudarzi, Anthony Bernas, Lisa Patel, Christopher Kuo, Juliette Soelberg, Ann Marie Finley
May 17, 2014
Searle Conference Center
Rush Professional Building, 5th floor
1725 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, Illinois
Lori Schneider - International speaker, author, teacher of 20 years, Everest and “Seven Summits” mountaineer, adventurer, and global advocate for those living with neurological disorders and disabilities
Rajiv Nathan - Co-founder of Idea Lemon, helping people master The Art of Awesome, a rapper named Fenetik, sales consultant for marketing firm HelloWorld, and guru of both Seinfeld and WWE trivia.
How to become an expert in vulnerability
Chicago Q Ensemble - String trio committed to innovative collaborations, community engagement, and the work of living composers
Solving Classical Music's Empowerment Problem
{She Crew} - a journaling to performance, empowerment arts program for girls.
Write. Recite. Ignite. Evolve.
Jordan Berg - Co-founder of Questus
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Event Organizers: Beth Aguila, Kevin Contorno, Andrew Garman, Christopher Kuo, Matthew Perkins, Sabrina Prodhan, Anooja Ragnekar, Juliette Soelberg, Matthew Stern
Seizing A Day: How can we improve life expectancy globally by one day?
October 26, 2012
Rush University Medical Center
The TEDxRushU event was in honor of Mayur Patel, an alumnus of Rush University’s Health Systems Management program, who died unexpectedly in 2011. Mayur was loved and respected by those who had the honor of working with him. His passion for improving the environment and healthcare on a global level serves as the basis for our theme, “Seizing A Day,” and our goal is to have discussions centered around the idea of enhancing life, both through time and experience, to help carry on the passion and spirit of Mayur.
Robert Macauley, MD - Medical Director of Clinical Ethics, Fletcher Allen Health Care & Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Vermont College of Medicine
Suzy Yehl Marta - Founder and President, Rainbows For All Children
Seizing a Hand When the Bough Breaks
Lucian Newman, III, MD - Founder & Chief Medical Officer, ComplyMD
The Joy of Doing What People Say you Can’t
Sarah Elizabeth Ippel - Founder and Executive Director, Academy for Global Citizenship
Creating the Future We Envision through the People who will Lead it
Laura Landy - Trustee, President & CEO, Fannie E. Rippel Foundation
Wrenetha Julion, PhD, RN - Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Rush University Medical Center
Richard Wallace – Poet
Event Organizers: Matt Anderson, Mary Casey, Renee Durack, Natasa Djukic, Cara Gallagher, Andrew Garman, Rod Hart, Katelyn Hunter, Tricia Johnson, Matthew Stern, Joyce Anne Waini
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