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FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) – TEDx Wilson Park is returning for its fifth year.
The independently organized TED event will mark the fifth anniversary with 10 speakers devoted to creating a “reSTART” for attendees.
The three-hour event will be held from 1-4 p.m. on September 9 at the University of North Alabama’s Mane Room (310 Pine Street). Locally, nationally and internationally renowned speakers will take the stage:
- Codie Gopher, co-founder/general manager of Slow Motion Soundz and modern culture researcher
- Terrance Brown, dean of Potter College of Arts and Letters at Western Kentucky University
- Amy Moor, licensed professional counselor
- Firekid (Dillon Hodges and Heidi Feek), local musicians
- Lindsey A. Sherrill, University of North Alabama Assistant Professor of Business Communication
- Alp Bora, mining and metal expert
- Hina Sheth, board-certified physical therapist and owner of Rebalance Physical Therapy in Philadelphia
- Kimberly H. Deason, industrial safety professional
- Monica Harris, lawyer
- Loresa Stansell, licensed professional counselor
For more information on the speakers, visit the TEDx Wilson Park website.
Tickets for the event are on sale now; click here to purchase. Students and groups of three or more can buy tickets for $35 each. General admission tickets cost $50 each.
