Core Team
Our team members are our greatest asset, and provide all of the ideas and energy behind our work.
All are volunteers, contributing time and skill to helping TEDxCalgary cultivate a garden of ideas and build a culture of conversation. These are but a few of the remarkable people who have contributed to our efforts, and we thank everyone who has helped us out over the years, and continue to do so. Click on a name to learn more, and scroll down to see a picture of our volunteers from the 2018 Navigators event!
Jonathan PerkinsCo-Founder, Co-Curator, CEO
When he's not out meeting volunteers, prospective partners, and others interested in talking about TEDxCalgary, Jonathan Perkins works in the leadership, learning innovation and knowledge management fields. From November 2011 to October 2015 he was a member of the Calgary Police Commission, serving two terms. Jonathan also is an alumnus…
Marcel HertzfeldtChief Operations Officer
Every team needs an organized core, and Marcel is our project manager extraordinaire. In true superhero fashion, by day he runs his own consultancy, MySimplifyCoach, and by night he wrangles us into some sort of order. You'll always see his ready smile and laugh at our various community salon meetups,…
Deborah BurkeVolunteer Engagement Lead
Have a talent you'd like to contribute to TEDxCalgary? Deborah's the person to talk to! As our volunteer engagement lead, Deborah will make sure that you're placed in the right role to contribute and grow with TEDxCalgary. Visit our volunteer sign-up form to get talking about roles that might suit…