Role on team: I put together performances that highlight our theme and get the audience excited for what’s to come.

When not working on Ted: I am a nurse at Philips Exeter Academy and continue to dabble in singing/theater while still longing for my old piano bar days in NYC. I love exploring record stores and listening to music with my two sons and am very lucky to have an amazing husband who loves to cook so I can focus on making us a fabulous cocktail.

Favorite Ted talk: Quinta Christianson, “The New 5 second rule: Redefining the first impression”

Favorite part of TEDxPortsmouth: In such a crazy world, we all need some time to step back and catch our breath. I love that this day allows for the audience to relax, reflect, and be inspired. As a friend once said, “it’s like a spa day for your brain.”

And, if you could see any historical figure, living or dead, give a TED Talk who would it be and what would they talk about? Florence Nightingale on integrity, compassion, and humility. The world could use a little more of all of the above.