Role: Lead Curator
The 10th annual TEDxUGA event.
TEDxUGA 2023: Roots marked my third year with TEDxUGA, but it was an especially momentous occasion as I took on the role of head curator. Having initially joined the team as a presenter advisor for TEDxUGA 2021: Next Level, and then, working as an assistant curator for TEDxUGA 2022: Wonder, I was thrilled to be entrusted the curatorship of an amazing event held at the University of Georgia.
In my capacity as curator, my responsibilities extend beyond event planning. As a teaching assistant for NMIX 4200: New Media & TED, I assist in lecturing on the art of curating a TED Talk, managing classes, and overseeing the curation process with the students – a position I once occupied myself. This multi-faceted role requires me to juggle various tasks, such as liaising with vendors, collaborating with the Steering Committee, and attending to other event management details.
What I enjoy most about my role as TEDxUGA curator is the thought-provoking ideas of the presenters who grace the stage. Each year, I have the privilege of working alongside an outstanding group of individuals, including three students, three faculty and staff, and three alumni, who deliver remarkable talks that inspire, educate, and captivate our audience.
