We are delighted to have the following speakers and performers share the stage for our 2012 TEDxMaui event.
Susan Casey: Editor-In-Chief of O, The Oprah Magazine and New York Times bestselling author of The Wave, Susan Casey is a fearless journalist and ocean lover who has tackled issues as far-ranging as oil spills and spiritual healing…Learn more »
Amy Cortese: Amy Cortese is an award-winning journalist covering topics spanning business, finance, food and environmental issues in publications such as the New York Times, Business Week, the Daily News, Portfolio, Mother Jones, the Daily Beast, Business 2.0 and Wired, among others. Her new book, Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit From it, draws upon her experience covering these diverse realms. Learn more »
Paula Fuga: Paula Fuga is a musician on a mission. Though many play music for the platitudes or acclaim, Paula plays music for a culture, spreading the thoughtful and evocative voice of the Hawaiian people across the world… Learn more »
Dr. Gary Greenberg: Scientist, artist and inventor, Dr. Gary Greenberg uses his special 3D microscopes to create spectacular landscapes of worlds beyond our everyday perception. Dr. Greenberg is currently a faculty member at the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy in Maui, where he studies moon sand collected during NASA’s Apollo missions. He has authored a number of books including: A Grain of Sand: Nature’s Secret Wonder, (2008); A Bug’s Eye View of Flowers, (2010); Florotica: Revealing the Sensuality of the Micro World, (2010); and, a children’s book, Mary’s Magic Microscope, (2011)… Learn more »
Jeremiah Grossman: Jeremiah Grossman is a global expert on Internet Security and Founder of WhiteHat Security. Named one of InfoWorlds Top 25 CTOs, Grossman is a former Maui High graduate and hacker who speaks at top universities and conferences worldwide… Learn more »
Charles Hambleton: Associate Producer of the Oscar-winning documentary “The Cove”, about the mass killing of dolphins, Hambleton fearlessly chronicles environmental crimes, using high-tech cameras, and offers solutions that benefit communities and companies. Learn more »
Hökülani Holt: Hökülani Holt has been the kumu hula for Pä’ü O Hi’iaka for over 35 years. She has devoted her professional and personal time to many aspects of Hawaiian culture throughout the islands. Hökülani was a founding member, a parent, and a Director of Pünana Leo O Maui Hawaiian Language Preschool. Learn more »
Dr. Pualani Kanaka’ole Kanahele: One of the most revered, beloved and awarded Kumus in Hawaii, Dr. Kanahele is a professor of Hawaiian Studies at UH, writer, educator and producer of film, dance and hula. Considered a national living treasure, she has spoken around the world about issues related to indigenous peoples. Learn more »
Lisa Kristine: Humanitarian photographer specializing in indigenous humanities, she has travelled to over 60 different countries. She has worked with the UN, who uses her photos to inspire discussions of human rights, social change and global security… Learn more »
