TEDWomen 2019
TEDWomen 2019: 21 speakers across 21 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Robin Steinberg, Debbie Millman, and Jen Gunter.
Speaker Lineup
Agnes BinagwahoVice Provost, University of Global Health Equity | Transforming Healthcare in Rwanda
"How women are revolutionizing Rwanda"
global challengeshealthcare leadershiphealthcare transformation
global challengeshealthcare leadershiphealthcare transformation
Angie MurimirwaCAMFED Executive | Empowering Girls' Education in Africa
"How repaying loans with social service transforms communities"
educationfuture of educationpoverty alleviation
educationfuture of educationpoverty alleviation
Charlie Jane AndersAuthor & Sci-Fi Visionary | Blending Creativity and Technology
"Go ahead, dream about the future"
creative thinkingfuture trends predictionsinnovation mindset
creative thinkingfuture trends predictionsinnovation mindset
Colette Pichon BattleEnvironmental Justice Advocate | Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
"Climate change will displace millions. Here's how we prepare"
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicenonprofit leadership
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicenonprofit leadership
Debbie MillmanDesign Matters Podcast Host | Acclaimed Designer
"How symbols and brands shape our humanity"
communication influencecreativityinnovation
communication influencecreativityinnovation
Also at: Small Thing Big Idea · Beyond Tellerrand Berlin · Design Matters with Debbie Millman
Eva GalperinCybersecurity Activist | Defending Digital Rights
"What you need to know about stalkerware"
civic techcyber risk resiliencedata privacy compliance
civic techcyber risk resiliencedata privacy compliance
Eve EnslerCreator of The Vagina Monologues | Playwright and activist
"The profound power of an authentic apology"
organizational culturefiction literary writingfilmmaking directing
organizational culturefiction literary writingfilmmaking directing
Also at: TEDIndia · TED · TEDGlobal
Heather C. McGheePolitical Commentator | Racial Equity & Economic Justice
"Racism has a cost for everyone"
belonging inclusion culturediversity equity inclusioninclusive leadership
Also at: SXSW
belonging inclusion culturediversity equity inclusioninclusive leadership
Also at: SXSW
Hindou Oumarou IbrahimEnvironmental Activist | Indigenous Climate Leader
"Indigenous knowledge meets science to take on climate change"
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicesustainability climate
climate action net zeroenvironmental justicesustainability climate
Jane FondaAcademy Award-Winning Actor | Climate Justice Activist and Advocate for Women's Rights
"Why I protest for climate justice"
aging workforcebelonging inclusion cultureclimate action net zero
aging workforcebelonging inclusion cultureclimate action net zero
Also at: TED · TEDxWomen 2011 · Aspen Ideas Festival · Dreamforce
Jasmine CroweEntrepreneur & Entertainer | Transforming Hunger Relief Through Music
"What we're getting wrong in the fight to end hunger"
philanthropy givingpurpose driven businesssocial enterprise
philanthropy givingpurpose driven businesssocial enterprise
Jeannie Suk GersenHarvard Law Professor | Reimagining Criminal Justice
"How understanding divorce can help your marriage"
civil liberties rightseducationhigher education
Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival
civil liberties rightseducationhigher education
Also at: Aspen Ideas Festival
Jen GunterOB/GYN & Author | Women's Health Myth-Busting Expert
"Why can't we talk about periods?"
innovationwellbeing mental healthconservation biology
Also at: Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
innovationwellbeing mental healthconservation biology
Also at: Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter
Kelsey LeonardWater Advocate | Indigenous Rights & Environmental Justice
"Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans"
environmental justiceinclusive leadershipsustainability climate
environmental justiceinclusive leadershipsustainability climate
Martha MinowHarvard Law Professor | Law, Education & Social Change
"How forgiveness can create a more just legal system"
educationsocial impactfiction literary writing
educationsocial impactfiction literary writing
Norma PimentelExecutive Director, Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley | Humanitarian Aid & Immigration Reform
nonprofit leadershipsocial impactstorytelling narrative
nonprofit leadershipsocial impactstorytelling narrative
Priti KrishtelHealth Equity Advocate | Grassroots Approach to Accessible Medicines
"Why are drug prices so high? Investigating the outdated US patent system"
financial inclusionhealthcare transformationpolicy regulation
financial inclusionhealthcare transformationpolicy regulation
Renée LertzmanEnvironmental Psychologist | Unlocking Climate Engagement
"How to turn climate anxiety into action"
climate action net zerostorytelling narrativesustainability climate
climate action net zerostorytelling narrativesustainability climate
Robin SteinbergCEO of The Bail Project | Disrupting Mass Incarceration
"The US is addicted to incarceration. Here's how to break the cycle"
nonprofit leadershipsocial justice equityentrepreneurship
Also at: TED
nonprofit leadershipsocial justice equityentrepreneurship
Also at: TED
Valorie Kondos FieldUCLA Head Coach | Inspiring Winning Cultures
"Why winning doesn't always equal success"
culture design transformationexecutive leadershiphigh performance habits
culture design transformationexecutive leadershiphigh performance habits
Yvonne Aki-SawyerrMayor of Freetown | Emerging Technology & Public Relations
"How to turn your dissatisfaction into action"
civic techpublic sector innovationurbanization cities
Also at: Countdown
civic techpublic sector innovationurbanization cities
Also at: Countdown
What this lineup covered
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Speakers here who tour together
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Sessions with video
Climate change will displace millions. Here's how we prepare
Colette Pichon Battle
Go ahead, dream about the future
Charlie Jane Anders
How forgiveness can create a more just legal system
Martha Minow
How repaying loans with social service transforms communities
Angie Murimirwa
How symbols and brands shape our humanity
Debbie Millman
How to turn climate anxiety into action
Renée Lertzman
How to turn your dissatisfaction into action
Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr
How understanding divorce can help your marriage
Jeannie Suk Gersen
How women are revolutionizing Rwanda
Agnes Binagwaho
Indigenous knowledge meets science to take on climate change
Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim
Racism has a cost for everyone
Heather C. McGhee
Restoring human dignity at the US southern border
Norma Pimentel
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