2018 Speaker Spotlight

Jannica Olin, Swedish born actress in LA, lost her hair to Alopecia, presents: “Welcome to My New Normal” Jannica provokes deep though and ask us all, If I…

Asha Dahya, Journalist and women’s rights activist; founder/editor of GirlTalkHQ.com, presents: “Reframing Reproductive Rights: Going Beyond Pro-Choice vs Pro Life” Asha shares her big idea surrounding what it…

Dontae Latson, President and CEO of YWCA McLean County, presents: “The Power of Community” Since June 2013, Dontae has served as the President and CEO of YWCA McLean…

Kristin Carlson, ISU professor in Arts Technology, Presents: “Can Technology Make You More Creative?” Kristin shares how Artificial Intelligence could be used for the arts and to improve…

Debra Joy Hart, Nurse in alcohol/drug rehab, hospice, public health. Creator of M.I.R.T.H. (Medicine Is Relationships, Trust, and Humor), Presents: “That’s Not Funny! A 3-P practice for grief…

Julia Bello-Bravo, Michigan State professor and researcher with Scientific Animators without Borders (SAWBO), Presents: “10,000,000 to 1 and Beyond: Education for All”. Julia will discuss opportunities for making…

Cecilia Montesdeoca, ISU assistant professor of Anthropology (started in 2017); pioneer student for Stevenson Center’s Applied Community & Economic Development Fellowship program, presents: “A Millennial Teaching Diversity” Cecilia…

Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum Ama Oforiwaa Aduonum, ISU professor of music and ethnomusicology; Director of African Music & Dance Ensemble, presents: “Walking with my Ancestors: A Journey from Slave…

Raji More, High School student very involved in community service, presents: “The Little Free Pantry” and how she created a successful free food pantry in Bloomington-Normal and how…