The San Antonio Peace Center at Northwest Vista College is proud to sponsor TEDxSanAntonio Salon on Thursday, May 18 for a full day of Compassion, Caring and Community from 10am-3pm at the Palmetto Center for the Arts theater.
Participants will hear exciting talks centered on building compassionate communities, social responsibility, and emotional intelligence. TEDxSanAntonio Salon events provide a forum for thinkers, explorers, makers, doers, performers, and artists who believe passionately in the power of ideas as a catalyst for positive change in San Antonio and around the world.
Some of the speakers at the event include:
Sinclair Cesar, CEO Sinclairity Consulting – Mental health first aid through storytelling.
Nishant Vishwamitra, assistant professor at UTSA – How generative AI could help mitigate cyber bullying.
Mindy Spigel, nurse, speaker, consultant, author – Developing skills to help others feel safe in the healthcare setting and beyond.
Bria Woods, photojournalist – Advocating for policy and programming to assist formerly incarcerated individuals to land and thrive outside of custody.
Amber Ybarra, small business owner, speaker, mentor – Exploring the transformative power of collective healing in the face of shared traumas.
Jesse Hernandez, therapist – Helping boys develop emotional intelligence skills, self-expression, and compassion.
Shirelle Zachery, human resources manager – Building compassionate leaders by embracing genuine connection and prioritizing the well-being of employees.