January 2017 TEDxUNC Presentations

 ALL women and men of reproductive age should be able to achieve optimal health and wellness, fostering a healthy life for them and any children they may have. Much needs to be done in the US to create momentum and progress towards this ambitious vision. Bold thinkers from all walks of life and fields are needed to spark, catalyze and inspire change.

WHAT IS YOUR BIG IDEA THAT CAN CHANGE LIVES FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR FUTURE FAMILIES?

When: January 17, 2017, 5-8PM ET

Where: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work

Who: Sponsored by the UNC Center for Maternal and Infant Health, the National Preconception Health and Health Care Initiative, the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, the UNC School of Social Work, and Innovate Carolina

Submit: Email SuzanneW@med.unc.edu with the following information

1) In the email body, please include:

• Your Name, Title and Organization

• Email Address

• Telephone Number

• City, State

• Brief description of yourself and public speaking experience (250 words or less)

2) PDF Attachment

In 250-words or less, share your idea or concept. Please submit a PDF file, saved as “TEDxUNC Salon presentation” with your last name. On the top of the document, include your name, professional title.

3)  VIDEO FILE or VIDEO URL PROVIDED

Share a short video of yourself at a recent speaking engagement. If you do not have a video speaking engagement, provide a 2 minute or less video of yourself describing your idea. This video clip can be shared via web link (a private YouTube URL, shared Dropbox folder) or sent as a file via email. For questions or directions about uploading and sending private URLs, please email Suzanne Woodward (SuzanneW@med.unc.edu).

Deadline:  Speaker applications must be submitted to SuzanneW@med.unc.edu by 5:00 pm EST December 5, 2016.  Please email if you have questions, comments, or concerns.

Applicants will be notified early-December about selection results. Check back here for any updates.

Coaching is available to enhance speakers’ content and delivery.
Speaker travel and accommodation will be covered.