Meet the TEDxWidenerUniversity Team

How We Do It

Our TEDx team is made up of Widener University faculty and staff, along with current students—often those seeking a degree in communication studies or a related discipline. These students gain valuable experience while providing successful continuity from year to year.

How to Get Involved

TEDxWidenerUniversity is a volunteer-run event. We 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 the Team

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

Film Production

The Film Production team hires, contracts, and manages the film crew and arranges for photography. They work with the lead organizer and co-directors on all aspects of filming the event and 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.

• Staff co-directors: Heather Zankman and Nick Hemming

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