TEDˣ VeroBeach
Ideas worth sharing
Speaker Bio Amy (Rae) Bukszpan is the founder and owner of Banana Champs Performance Coaching and Behavioral Consulting, as well as the owner of Bukszpan Behavior Consultants. She is a doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed NY State Behavior Analyst (NYLBA). She is also a UESCA-certified ultramarathon running coach and endurance nutrition coach. Amy’s …
Speaker Bio: Sandra Villines is an accomplished ultrarunner, endurance coach, and a most inspiring figure in modern long-distance running. Known for her grit, resilience, and extraordinary accomplishments, Sandra holds a place in the elite ranks of ultra-endurance athletes worldwide. In 2017, Sandra ran across the United States, covering over 3,000 miles in just 54 days, …
Speaker Bio: Blanca E Rodriguez, LMT, CCMT, is the owner and CEO of Wounded Healer LLC. Under this umbrella, she provides a variety of services, including medical massage therapy for 20 years, certified canine massage therapy for 10 years, fitness instructor for 45+ individuals, plus Zumba and dance teaching for 40+ years. She is an Amazon bestselling …
Speaker Bio: As the founder of MCM Timing and Results LLC, Jensen Beach, Florida,Mike has become the go-to timer for premier ultramarathons, includingThe Barkley Fall Classic, KEYS100, Octopus Ultra, and many others.Mike provided the timing for the 2018 European Championships race heldin Timisoara, Romania, and he’s timed numerous world, international,and national record performances. Mike Melton …
Speaker Bio: Dr. Terri A. Graham is a seasoned executive with thirty years of leadership development and education administration experience. She is the President and CEO of The Terri GrahamConsulting Group. She has an extensive background in coaching, workforce strategy, andeconomic development. Dr. Graham earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education from Florida Agricultural …
Speaker Bio: Gary Cantrell, aka Lazarus Lake Endurance Race Architect | Master of the Human Spirit | Creator of the Barkley Marathons Known to the world as Lazarus Lake, Gary Cantrell is the enigmatic mastermind behind some of the most grueling endurance events ever conceived. From the infamous Barkley Marathons—where finishers are the rarest of legends—to …
Speaker Bio: Jürgen Schwanitz is the Director of Technology at PCS Florida, a leading provider of business IT and AI solutions. Originally from Germany, Jürgen immigrated to the United States in 1990 and built a successful 30-year career in technology. As the founder of ACT Computers, he grew the company into a trusted name before merging it …
Speaker Bio: David Hartmann is a tech innovator on a mission to break down barriers between big ideas and real-world impact. As the founder and CEO of The SilverLogic, he has made a career out of turning imaginative concepts into cutting-edge software solutions. Fueled by a passion for innovation and AI, David combines deep technical …
Speaker Bio: Harvey Lewis is an accomplished ultrarunner and high school social studies teacher from Ohio. He took 5 years to break 5 hours in the marathon and 17 years to qualify for Boston. But with the consistent chipping away like an Andy Dufresne, he gradually improved at his craft earning a place on the …
Speaker Bio: My passion to become a teacher and make a difference for people who are “bornwith differences” began in my early teens. I started by volunteering 5000+ hours atcommunity programs, which looked great on my resume. I then earned bothMaster and Bachelor of Education degrees in Elementary and Exceptional StudentEducation, from the University of …
Speaker Bio: Alvaro Nuñez is an entrepreneur, real estate innovator, and ultra-endurance athlete passionate about pushing human potential. As the founder of Super Luxury Group, he has redefined luxury real estate by integrating media, branding, and high-level networking to market multimillion-dollar properties. Beyond business, Alvaro thrives on extreme challenges—skydiving, flying helicopters, and competing in some …
