Colleen Christensen

Activist, Christian, Concerned citizen, Connector, Event planner, Explorer, Musician, Performer, Project manager, Scientist, Student, World traveler

Colleen Christensen is a junior at Furman University where she is a John D. Hollingsworth Scholar. She studies Public Health, and looks forward to branching out in her studies through study abroad opportunities and internships. Colleen is involved in many organizations at Furman, such as TEDxFurmanU, Admissions Ambassadors, and Orientation Staff. Over the next 2.5 years, Colleen sincerely hopes to figure out what she wants to do with her life.

Universal equality. The right to an accessible and quality education. Celebrating others. Quality mac n' cheese.

coffee, dance parties, hugs, organization, scientific research design, writing emails

I joined the TEDxFurmanU team in 2015, my freshman year at Furman University. I was inspired and challenged by TED talks throughout high school, and knew that TEDxFurmanU was an organization I was excited to pour time and energy into. After working on the organizing team for TEDxFurmanU's 2016 conference, I committed to serving at the head organizer for our 2017 conference, "Uncharted Territory." The conference was a huge success, bringing students and members of the Greenville community together for a day of curiosity, open-mindedness, and discussion. I look forward to advising future organizers of TEDxFurmanU for the remainder of my college career.

classical singing, Irish dancing, African drumming.