Giada Maffi

I was born and raised in the Italian Alps, but I'm currently based in Vancouver. I'm a linguistic specialist that is moving toward a career in marketing. In my spare time, I like to escape reality by practicing some Hatha yoga or reading fiction books. And when the city feels too much, I regain connection with nature by hiking and riding my bike on the North Shore.

stories, stories and even more stories! I'm enchanted by narratives that trigger people to think and generate new ideas. As a TED translator, I am proud to put my skills at the service of social and environmental causes.

One day in 2018, I watched Marco Confortola's TEDx conference by chance. I felt admiration for his deep connection with nature and the extreme resilience he showed in his experience, and I wanted people to know about his extraordinary story. This is the reason that made me join, but the feeling of purpose is what keeps me going. I am grateful that there are such dedicated persons out there that seek to make the world a better place, and the way I feel I can contribute on my own is to spread their stories so that they can inspire as many people as possible.