Meet the TEDxWidenerUniversity Team

About Our TEDx Team

Our TEDx team is made up of Widener University students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We have a hybrid leadership model in which every director position is co-led by a student paired with a Widener faculty or staff member expert. This enables students to gain valuable experience while providing successful continuity from year to year.

Volunteer at TEDxWidenerUniversity

Would you like to get involved? TEDxWidenerUniversity is a volunteer-run event, and we have several areas that could use your help. Check out the team descriptions that follow, and contact our team at tedxwidener@widener.edu to learn more about volunteer opportunities for our TEDxWidenerUniversity event.

Meet Our 2024 TEDx Team

Committee: Dr. Angie Corbo, Greg Potter, Jes Miller, Nick Hemming

Film Production

The Film Production team hires, contracts, and manages the professional film crew and arranges for photography. They work with the lead organizer and co-directors on all aspects of filming the event. They follow the “TEDx Shooting, Production, and Editing Guidelines”

• Executive Producer (staff): Greg Potter

Speaker Preparation and Coaching

The Speaker Preparation and Coaching team reviews the speakers’ outlines, scripts, and audiovisual materials, including fact-checking. The team coaches the speakers and helps them hone their talks. They manage rehearsals and provide constructive feedback to the speakers.

• Faculty Director: Dr. Angie Corbo

Communications

The Communications team handles press releases, media inquiries, and social media.

• Staff co-directors: Mary Allen and Hilary Bentman

Website and Data Management

The Website and Data Management team manages our website, as well as any data collection via the website.

• Student Director: Jordan Chase

Sponsorship and Budget

The Sponsorship and Budget team works with directors to create a budget, manages the finances, and maintains records and accounting. The team also recruits and manages sponsors.

• Committee: Greg Potter, Nick Hemming, Jes Miller

Set Design and Logistics

The Set Design and Logistics team creates the logo prop for the stage and decorates the stage and event space. They handle the spotlights, lighting, curtains, and audiovisual equipment. The manage the back-of-house volunteers and also help as ushers.

• Staff Director: Greg Potter