Recent Episodes
Environmental Education as Empowerment | Arvolyn Hill | TEDxCUNY
Arvolyn encourages us to make efforts to help people in our communities cultivate a relationship with nature. Arvolyn Hill develops innovative nature and botany activities for the Gardens’ youngest visitors as the Coordinator of Family Programs at the New York Botanical Garden. In January of 2020, Arvolyn piloted the program Black History Month: Rooted in Plants which featured six activities around the incredible influence that people of the African Diaspora have had on the botanical world. Arvolyn is a 2019 Emerging Leader for the Beetles Project for Science and Teaching for Field Educators at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Arvolyn is a trained Racial Justice Facilitator and has taught Racial Justice and Equity workshops at the New York Botanical Garden. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Challenging the Stereotypes of Identity | Kristina Gowin-Lora | TEDxCUNY
Kristina encourages us to let go of the shoulds and the either/ors, and to think in “coulds” and ands. She helps us to find ways to express ourselves into the world in ways that are fulfilling and implores us to be a best version of ourselves every day. Kristina Gowin-Lora works in the Wellness Center at Macaulay Honors College as the Associate Director of Wellness and Counseling. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and received her dual Master’s degrees in Psychology and Psychological Counseling from Teachers College at Columbia University. Kristina has experience working with young adults and families through non-profit organizations in settings such as foster care homes, schools, and community-based clinics. Kristina uses Cognitive Behavioral tools and Trauma-Focused interventions as well as working with people to discover their identities, passions, and values. She also supports the professional development of social service providers through training and consultation. Kristina believes in working collaboratively with people through a recovery-oriented and self-directed approach to help them reach their full potential and to feel empowered. Outside of work, Kristina enjoys cooking, podcasts, and college sports. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Art as Social Work | Amy Morales Lara | TEDxCUNY
Amy inspires us to connect art and social work. She teaches us how art and social work have been helping her to be curious about the possibilities that rest in people and places, and how she can be the best “helper” and walk with people in their stories. Amy Morales Lara is a daughter of immigrant parents and a native of the Bronx NY who is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at CUNY Hunter College, as she working toward becoming a counselor for the diverse youth of the Bronx. Amy is deeply determined to merge her life's greatest passions: the creative arts and mental health work, as she finds that their intersection can bring healing and liberation in the lives of others. Along with being a graduate student and working full-time as a researcher coordinator at the Rose F. Kennedy Center, Amy also finds deep value and meaning in the community work she does with her local church. Amy is also a Cabrini-Hunter clinical fellow, published playwright, and emerging singer-songwriter. Her first EP, "In Bloom", is available on all major streaming platforms. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
About This Show
TEDxCUNY was formed in July 2013 out of the strong belief that a public academic institution as large and as diverse as the City University of New York not only deserved, but needed a platform for spreading ideas and discussion. TEDxCUNY received its license on July 26th, 2014 and has since become an annual CUNY event gathering students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and the broader public for a day of idea-sharing. Today, TEDxCUNY is the Largest TEDx University Conference By Representation in the World, representing nearly 500,000 students across 25 institutions.
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