Candy Chang is a TED Senior Fellow and urban artist and designer. As a TED Senior Fellow, Chang displays a passion for redefining communication and sharing in public spaces. Her most recent work, Before I Die, is a fascinating community project. The project allows people around the world to share their personal aspirations in a public setting. With a piece... read full bio
Cansu Canca is a renowned philosopher, authority on AI ethics, and forward-thinking figure in the field of artificial intelligence's ethical ramifications. Her work has had a significant impact on the field of AI ethics and governance, establishing her as a leading expert in the area. Cansu Canca, the founder and director of the AI Ethics Lab, has established a significant forum... read full bio
Capricia Marshall has previously served as the 23rd White House Social Secretary under President Bill Clinton and has gone on to serve as the Chief of Protocol of the United States under President Barack Obama. Marshall was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and she earned her B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Purdue University. She also studied at the... read full bio
For thirty-two years, Jerry Coffee has called Hawaii home. The only other place he lived longer was in the infamous Hanoi Hilton in North Vietnam. Those seven years, nine days he spent as a prisoner of war - much of it in solitary, enduring torture - served not to embitter him, but to strengthen his faith, love of country, and... read full bio
Captain Sandra Yawn is a ship captain and professional yacht charterer. She is one of the only female captains in the yachting industry. Having overcome the boundaries and stereotypes of a female sailor, Captain Yawn has also conquered pirates and major fires onboard her ship. Captain Sandy Yawn is also a lead subject on Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean. She speaks... read full bio
Cara Brookins, a well-known authority on the science of motivation, empowers audiences to deal with change, take initiative, and develop resilience by sharing stories from her unusual building site. As she placed the block, framed the walls, and even ran the gas and water lines for her 3,500-square-foot home, Cara gained firsthand experience with resilience. In her #1 best-selling novel Rise:... read full bio
Cara Silletto is a keynote speaker and author. She is a millennial speaker who often wants to spread her knowledge of being a millennial in the workforce to others who don’t understand and helping to bridge the generational gaps. She brings her knowledge to management who are open to changing to today’s society and wants to find the best way... read full bio
Crum & Forster, an entirely owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings, has Caren Alvarado as its VP of Regulatory Affairs and Industry Relations for the A&H division. She has worked for Crum for more than ten years and has more than 30 years of solid, broad expertise in regulatory compliance. She is in charge of all facets of federal and state... read full bio
Carey Kolaja is currently the Global Chief Product Officer at Citi Group Financial Co. Prior to her job at Citi, Kolaja has been the Director and Senior Manager of Corporate Information Technology at eBay Inc and worked her way through various jobs at PayPal where she left as she was the Vice President of Global Consumer Products. Kolaja graduated from... read full bio
Casey Lohrenz was the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot U.S. Navy. She’s flown combat missions all over the world and experienced high-intensity environments that depend on precise execution to avoid catastrophe. Her experiences in the Navy taught her that high-performing teams require fearless leaders. Once exiting the armed forces, she published a book, Fearless Leadership, that translated her experiences... read full bio
Cari Champion is an American broadcast journalist and television personality who has previously been host of ESPN2’s First Take and has been an anchor for ESPN’s program SportsCenter. Champion was born in Pasadena, California, and she earned her degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she majored in English and minored in mass communications. Champion began her career... read full bio
Cari Cucksey is an Antiques Matchmaker who gives old relics a new lease on life. Energetic, entrepreneurial and fun, shes the host of the network television hit show Cash & Cari, managing partner of EstateSaleSearch.com, owner of RePurpose ReColor Paint & Stain line, and is a DIY Pioneer at the forefront of the repurposing trend around the world. From antique... read full bio
CariDee English is an American fashion model and TV personality who won Cycle 7 of America's Next Top Model in December 2006. Her prize was a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, a modeling contract with Elite Models, and a six-page fashion editorial and cover for Seventeen magazine. She is the second ANTM winner from North Dakota, the first being Nicole... read full bio
Caris LeVert is a professional basketball player who currently plays as a shooting guard for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on August 25, 1994, in Columbus, Ohio, and grew up in Pickerington, Ohio. LeVert attended Pickerington Central High School where he was a standout athlete in both basketball and track and field. He was... read full bio
Carissa is a climate activist, Harvard-recognized content developer, published marine biologist, and CEO. Her life's mission is to raise awareness of ocean conservation, disseminate ocean climate solutions globally to spur action, and enable young women to discover their place in the movement. Carissa encourages everyone to join the environmental movement by sharing easily readable content about activism, sustainability, climate action,... read full bio
In addition to being Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Bildt was Prime Minister of Sweden. He oversaw Sweden's EU membership negotiations while serving as prime minister. In addition, he implemented extensive structural and liberal reforms to boost Sweden's competitiveness and update its antiquated welfare state. As the UN Secretary General's Special Envoy for the Balkans, Carl Bildt garnered widespread praise... read full bio
Dr. Carl Djerassi is one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. Creator of the birth control pill and director of major biomedical companies. Still a renowned chemist wrestling with the profound social and reproductive issues of our time.... read full bio
Carl Glickman is President of the Institute for Schools, Education, and Democracy and Professor Emeritus of Education at The University of Georgia. He began his career as a Teacher Corps intern in the rural south and, later, was a principal of award winning schools in New Hampshire.... read full bio
Dr. Carl Hammerschlag is best known as an inspirational speaker. Covering topics of mind, body, spirit, and overall wellness, Hammerschlag shares his expertise with audiences worldwide. Trained at Yale to be a psychiatrist, Hammerschlag also has over twenty years of experience working with Native Americans, making him a culture expert. Hammerschlag has authored critically acclaimed books that detail his experiences... read full bio
Carl is a world-renowned authority on the study, management, and settlement of international conflicts and the author of Raising Global IQ: Preparing Our Students for a Shrinking Planet. He co-founded and currently serves as Chief Education Officer of Secure Communities Group, a Boston-based organization that provides critical security threat assessments and recommendations, including cybersecurity attack preparation and prevention, to corporations,... read full bio
