Melody Khodaverdian

TEDxToronto is Canada’s largest TEDx event, a platform for exceptional ideas, and a catalyst for profound change.

In addition to our annual, one-day conference, which draws a diverse and passionate array of speakers, performers, demos and audience members, TEDxToronto runs community programming throughout the year exploring issues with local relevance. Talks from the conference have been viewed millions of times around the globe and six of our speakers have been featured on TED.com, one… Show more

TEDxToronto is Canada’s largest TEDx event, a platform for exceptional ideas, and a catalyst for profound change.

In addition to our annual, one-day conference, which draws a diverse and passionate array of speakers, performers, demos and audience members, TEDxToronto runs community programming throughout the year exploring issues with local relevance. Talks from the conference have been viewed millions of times around the globe and six of our speakers have been featured on TED.com, one of the world’s leading platforms for big ideas.

All TEDxToronto speakers and organizers are volunteers, committed to nurturing and amplifying the innovative ideas that we hope will make Toronto — and the world — a better place. Show less

The Greensward Circle is Central Park Conservancy’s network of young professionals. Greensward Circle members are passionate about the preservation of Central Park and support its ongoing restoration and maintenance through volunteerism and philanthropy.

NYWICI’s mission is to empower women in the communications field at every career stage to reach their full potential and navigate the ever-changing landscape of communications. We promote professional growth and inspire members to achieve and share success by actively encouraging leadership and professional development, as well as networking opportunities that connect women who connect the world. Over the last 50 years, NYWICI has honored the industry’s most outstanding leaders and celebrated… Show more

NYWICI’s mission is to empower women in the communications field at every career stage to reach their full potential and navigate the ever-changing landscape of communications. We promote professional growth and inspire members to achieve and share success by actively encouraging leadership and professional development, as well as networking opportunities that connect women who connect the world. Over the last 50 years, NYWICI has honored the industry’s most outstanding leaders and celebrated all the courageous women that have come before them and those that will come after with the Matrix Awards. Since 1971, 350 women have received the NYWICI Matrix Award.

Each year, we award scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 to high school seniors, college and graduate students, and offer educational programs for women beginning their careers or embarking on career transitions. To date, we have awarded more than $2 million in scholarship support to over 380 women. In the past, we have awarded $47,000 in PIVOT Development Grants — self-directed grants to female professionals who seek to evolve their careers — to 30 deserving women. Show less