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Meet The Team
It takes a village to run a TEDx Event. We are grateful for our many volunteers who made this event possible! Connect with our team leaders below.
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Cara Truitt
Founder, Executive Producer, Lead Curator
Cara Truitt is the Licensed Organizer for TEDxSugar Creek Women. As an entrepreneur
in Charlotte for 20 years, Cara is a longtime community leader and has served on the production team for three TEDx events. Cara was recognized as one of the top 50 Women to Know in North Carolina in 2024 by KNOW Women. She is passionate about the power of inclusive community and practicing intentional connection. When she is not speaking or organizing community events, you'll find her walking on the greenway or at home with her husband and two young children in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Shari Tate
Operations Lead
Karen Weeks
Partnerships Lead
Tara LaFon Gooch
Speaker Coach, Curator
Brian Lafontaine
Speaker Coach
LaVada Humphrey
Speaker Coach
Dorne Pentes
Video Production
Kerri-Ann Burke
Communications Lead
Angel Taylor
Event Experience Lead
Lauren Ansley
Speaker Coach, Stage Manager
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Leanne Cannon
Speaker Coach
Celia Smart
Master of Ceremonies
Mandy Amos
Executive Assistant
MAY 10, 2025
Venue
WonderWorld West End Studios
1545 WEST TRADE STREET
CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
Agenda
9:00
Coffee + Activations + Community Market
10:00
Session
12:00
Lunch + Live Music
1:00
Session
3:00
Networking Hour
5:00
VIP Speaker Reception