Role on the team: Digital Strategy & Development Coordinator

Years working with TEDxPortsmouth: 2026 is my first!

What do you do when you are not working on TEDx? I’m starting up a social media management and communications business called Amrose Connect. It is rooted in building connection and community for schools. I have a strong interest in educational advocacy and I spend much time parenting my teen daughters and chauffeuring them to ballet, horseback riding and art lessons. My favorite place is always close to any beach and walking is my favorite meditation. In my free time you can find me spending time with my family and friends, listening to podcasts, strength training, writing poetry, dancing until my feet hurt and thinking about big ideas.

Favorite TED Talk ever: Going blind at 45: Finding purpose after darkness with Freddy Petrone. His message about finding success in failure and giving back to others when you find yourself struggling impacted me deeply. I love that I was able to learn more about his non-profit and how it started. I carry that same mindset and I think the best thing we can do when we can is reach out and help someone.

Favorite part of TEDxPortsmouth: ALL of it! For years it’s been my most favorite day of the year for our community. Coming together in a packed house to hear stories and learn about new ideas is my perfect kind of day.

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? I would love to hear Toni Morrison talk more about this quote she said once..”There was something so valuable about what happened when one became a mother. For me it was the most liberating thing that ever happened to me”