2025 TEDxChattanooga Conference
November 19
Walker Theatre
2025 Speakers
2025 Speakers
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Michael Johnson
Roots: The Art of Becoming
Creative Director, Co-Founder -
Krisi Olivero
The Nightmare Below Your Feet
Soil Scientist, Co-Founder -
Shawanda Mason + Jennifer Holder
Why Curiosity Is the Root of Community
Creative Director, Ops Director, Co-Founders -
McKenzie Bergenback
Re-membering the Face: Beauty, Belonging,
and the Ethics of Being Seen
Clinical Anaplastologist, Artist -
Lesley Brock
Option 2: Choosing to
Re-Root After Loss
Policy Analyst, Writer, Astrologer -
Luke Padgett
Undiscovered: Finding Wonder
in Our Fresh Waters
National Geographic Storyteller -
Noah Perales
Peace Through Production:
Transforming Emotions into Music
Occupational Therapist, Founder -
Blythe Bailey
Between the Buildings: How Public
Space Creates Community
Urban Designer, Architect, Mobility Professional -
Savannah Wisham
Craft for
Connection
Creative Director, Strategist, Quilter
Two Fireside Chats
Rooted in Community: How Art and Belonging Shape a City
Anthony M. Wiley Jr. (Moderator)
Erika Roberts
Marcus Ellsworth
Chris Shaw
Trail Roots: How Outdoor Recreation Shapes Regional Identity
Gail Loveland (Moderator)
Shawanna Kendrick
Sunshine Loveless
Paul Morley
Ginny Smith
