Sam Norton
Farming – not on land – but in the sea. Budding entrepreneur and recipient of the most ever grant funding by a College of Charleston student, Sam is working to grow a new sustainable food supply.
Karen Perlmutter
With a master’s degree in clinical social work, Karen has seen first-hand that addiction is a tragedy with a profound effect on the family. She has ideas on how we can support families in combatting the devastating effects of this disease
Kristy Pierce-Danford
As founding Director of Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Kristy challenges us to use data, rethink our expectations and work together to transform local systems.
Russell Reagan
Must the grass always be greener? Expert horticultural scientist and landscaper Russell thinks there are more options than having a lush, green lawn, which in the long run may do more harm to our environment.
John Rhodes
Becoming a physician is hard enough, but MUSC cardiologist John proves that overcoming dyslexia, attention deficit and other processing deficits is not an insurmountable task. John scored zero on his MCAT reading, but is now a doctor.
Steven Rosenzweig
A happy accident in the lab leads to incredible advances in cancer and dementia treatment. This MUSC and Hollings Cancer Center researcher, Steven, a PhD from the University of Toronto and former faculty at Yale Medical School, provides more.
Keith Smalls
The only formerly incarcerated member of Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC), Keith’s 19 years in prison’s punishment and rehabilitation process taught him what doesn’t work.
LB Adams, 2022 Emcee
A crowd favorite speaker in 2019 with her talk “The Power of Words…Out Loud,” LB returns as your Emcee this year! With a bit of humor and a dip into her theatrical skills, LB will keep TEDxCharleston 2022 cascading along.
Jonathan Rypkema, 2022 Artist
With a degree in Visual Arts, Jonathan is a Charleston based visual artist working in various mediums including spray paint, acrylics, and wood. Currently he is expanding to include three-dimensional paintings on custom shaped wooden panels.
Otto Borsich & Ro Diaz
A unique performance duet combining musical and visual arts that features a Cuban-born internationally recognized artist and a renowned chef and best-selling author. Euforia is a treat for all your senses that is a showcase of collaboration and coordination.