2015 TEDxMcAllen Program
Program designed by Black Koi 360 for the 2015 TEDxMcAllen event hosted at the McAllen Convention Center.
Program designed by Black Koi 360 for the 2015 TEDxMcAllen event hosted at the McAllen Convention Center.
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WELCOME TO <strong>TEDxMcAllen</strong><br />
First off, I want to thank you for believing in this event, our process, and our team to produce<br />
it. Without your desire to do something different and be a part of this, we would not be here.<br />
It has been quote a task to get this first event off the ground, but here we are. As you read this,<br />
speakers are scurrying around with a knot in their belly, sound crews are checking microphones,<br />
and everyone is getting ready to see what this event will be.<br />
What started as an idea to produce a TEDx event in McAllen a few years ago, has now turned<br />
into our own production. From finding the speakers and their incredible stories, to watching the<br />
ticket applications come in, it has been an eye-opening and fascinating journey.<br />
The speaker lineup that we have selected, we believe, brings together a variety of individuals<br />
with their own specific take on how to Break Borders. From independent musicians to founders<br />
of schools and organizations, from published authors to magicians, and everyone in between,<br />
we think we have done well canvassing our area.<br />
One of the biggest parts of this event directly involves you. We need you. We need you to open<br />
your minds, listen to these ideas, and let them help shape you. Engage with the speakers, get to<br />
know your other <strong>TEDxMcAllen</strong> attendees, and figure out ways to help shape our community for<br />
the future. Without your involvement and interaction these are just ideas on a stage. With your<br />
involvement this could create something more powerful than you can imagine.<br />
I encourage you to listen to each and every idea and challenge yourself to find a way to help<br />
spread the idea being shared. Ask yourself, “How can I help?” When you find an answer, put it<br />
into action. Be the change that you want to see in McAllen.<br />
Thank you for being here and we look forward to how this event will impact our community<br />
for years to come.<br />
Jasmine Rico (Public Relations), Alyssa Garcia (Marketing Coordinator), Virginia Gause (Book &<br />
Vendor Coordinator), Ileana Garcia-Spitz (Guest Services), Lucas Martinez-Salas (Event Production),<br />
Drew Lentz (Licensee, Curator). Not photographed: Monica Raygada (Speaker Coordinator)<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Agenda<br />
Our Speakers<br />
Our Partners<br />
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DREW LENTZ<br />
Curator, Licensee, and Storyteller<br />
<strong>TEDxMcAllen</strong><br />
drew@tedxmcallen.us<br />
#tedxmcallen<br />
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