Yes, it’s just a D and a K, founding Director of MediaSnackers which did social media training / consulting for a wide variety of folks such as UNICEF, BBC, The Gates Foundation.
An energetic conference speaker / masterclass taker on all things digital / social (media), author of Zen And The Heart Of Social Media, double TEDxer, and, now, Wellingtonian.
Josh Dry : Ticketing / Event App
Studying Marketing, Management and Psychology at Otago University, Josh quickly moved into an entrepreneurial space by starting a Student Tax Return company and 1-night.co.nz (New Zealand’s premier festival ticketing agency). He now leads the marketing activities for SmartShow-taking ShowGizmo to the world, on and offline including managing Event Camp Down Under 2012. Josh strongly believes in sustainable practices and prides himself in being green.
Anna Guenther : Speaker Liaison
Co-founder of PledgeMe, recently finished her Masters in Entrepreneurship with a focus on crowdfunding. As part of her day job, she focusses on building the crowdfunding community in New Zealand. Half American, half kiwi, she has travelled around the world for work but always comes back to call New Zealand home.
Anna was also a speaker in the first TEDxTeAro event.
Helen Kirlew Smith : Sponsorship Coordinator
Is delighted to be working on TEDxTeAro again this year.
As freelance Producer, Event Manager and Facilitator, for Helen, it is all about sharing stories, and connecting people. She is currently working with Urban Dream Brokerage to present temporary public art projects in vacant spaces across Wellington.
Jazz Rowland : Press / Media Officer
Along with being the New Zealand Manager for social change initiative, Hello Sunday Morning, Jazz is a stunt performer, model and a Champion Bull Rider. Jazz is well versed with media after spending more than five years in the radio industry and now facilitating public relations on a global scale for HSM.
Jazz’s favorite TED talk: Brene Brown ‘The power of vulnerability’.
Jonny Mole | Brand Advisor
Jonny is a prominent Wellington connector and CEO of Brand Engagement company, Chilli. He is passionate about people, purpose and creating lasting connections between the two.
Jonny believes that authenticity, backed by effective engagement, underpins long-term relationships between good ideas and the right people – because the biggest asset a brand can have are captive audiences that genuinely give a shit about what it is built on.
Jonny and the Chilli team jumped at the opportunity to get behind TEDx in their hood and are proud to be part of the team bringing TEDxTeAro to life!
Diane Henjyoji : Volunteer Coordinator
Interested in connecting individuals with ideas, Diane is a self-confessed geek who enjoys playing with new technology and working out strategic ways of using digital tools to enhance her interaction with people. She has more than 20 years experience in education and is a polymath working on her sixth degree.
Ela Alptekin : Volunteer / Runner
Ela has been working in the internet & social media industry since 2005. She has experience in the areas of creating web projects from scratch, project development & management, Digital / Social Marketing, plus working with leading brands & professionals in Turkey. Most recently Ela migrated to Wellington and looking forward to being part of the TEDx community!
Tracy Keith : Volunteer / Runner
Tracy is now a local Wellingtonian after growing up down South and studying at Otago where she graduated with a degree in Law. She works in a training and relationship management role for Ricoh NZ. Tracy is looking forward to being a part of TEDxTeAro as she thrives on interacting with people and is a big fan of TED. She is excited to be part of the volunteer team, making a great event come to life for the lucky attendees.
Jackson James Wood : Runner
Jackson is the Senior Communications and Drug Information Adviser at the New Zealand Drug Foundation. When he’s not trying to fix New Zealand’s outdated drug law and policy, he is a vocal supporter of conservation causes and has championed the Saddleback / Tieke in Forest and Bird’s Bird of the Year competition for the past two years. He does a whole bunch of other funny stuff too, so check out his twitter and/or website.
Randi J. Eaton : Photographer
Randi is on an extended OE in NZ, and is pretty happy about that considering she didn’t know what an OE was before leaving the U.S. She’s owner of Kiss Bliss Photography and also spreads her love of worldly observation and adoration via performance poetry. One day she’ll finish her novel. It’s brilliant, you’ll see.
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