TEDx Mamaroneck 2023
Embracing the Future: Transforming Our Community with Renewable Resources
April 15th, 2023
In April 2023, TEDx Mamaroneck hosted its first ever TEDx Talk that brought together a collection of business CEOs, community leaders, and students to address the urgent need for transitioning to renewable resources. This event underscored the importance of reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, plastic, and other harmful practices that have detrimental impacts on our planet. Each speaker shared compelling insights and innovative solutions, motivating the audience to take action towards building a sustainable future. The event helped served as a catalyst for change, sparking conversations and inspiring individuals from all walks of life to adopt sustainable practices and embrace renewable resources for the benefit of our environment and future generations.
Our Speakers
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Kyle Clark
CEO and Founder of Sustainable Aerospace company BETA Technologies
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Bill Weir
CNN Chief Climate Correspondent
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Bryan Martin
Founder of Deepwater Wind and Co-Founder of DESRI Sustainable Investments
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Erica Hill
CNN Anchor and Journalist
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Mark Manley
CEO and Founder of MeCycle Recycling Company
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Francie Ashforth
Contemporary Artist Involved in Climate Action and Conservation
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Annissa Tan
Mamaroneck High School Original Science Research Student
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Larissa Bertini
Students for Sustainable Solutions Founder and MHS OCRA Student
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Marion Karp
Students for Sustainable Solutions Founder and MHS OCRA Student
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Katherine Loga
Students for Sustainable Solutions Founder and MHS OCRA Student
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Isabella Agurto
Mamaroneck High School Original Science Research Student
Videos
TEDx Mamaroneck 2023
This is the official video of the full TEDx Mamaroneck event held on April 15, 2023, centered around the theme of "Embracing the Future: Transforming Our Community with Renewable Resources"
Kyle Clark
This is BETA Technologies CEO and Founder Kyle Clark. In his talk, he speaks about the founding of his electric aviation company (BETA), the importance of this company, the impact it has on local communities, and his ambitions for the future.
Bryan Martin
This is DESRI Sustainable Founder Bryan Martin. In his talk, he speaks about his work with DESRI, offshore wind farms, our energy crisis, and ways we can solve our energy crisis both on the national level and at home.
Students for Sustainable Solutions
This is Students for Sustainable Solutions, Marion Karp, Larrissa Bertini, and Katherine Loga. They are students at Mamaroneck High School involved in the OCRA program. In their talk, they speak about the work they have done to solve the single use plastic problem.
Mark Manley
This is MeCycle founder Mark Manley. In his talk, he speaks about his company, the solar projects he has undertaken in our community, and ways we ourselves can be more environmentally friendly.
Francie Ashforth
This is Contemporary Artist Frances (Francie) Ashforth. In her talk, she speaks about her various forms of artwork and how they incorporate nature as well as her work with nature conservation and the importance of protecting the natural world.
Isabella Agurto
This is Mamaroneck High School and OSR Student Isabella Agurto. In her talk, she speajs about her science research project surrounding soil health. She outlines what her project aims to accomplish, its importance, and potential solutions for the future.
Annissa Tan
This is Mamaroneck High School and OSR student Annissa Tan. In her talk, she speaks about the organization that she helps run: Eco Reps. She outlines the work that this organization has done, why they do what they do, and its ramifications in our community.
