TEDxUStreetWomen

Speakers

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• Dalhia Perryman

  Artist, Activist and Humanitarian

  Dalhia Perryman, ‘The Black Dalhia’ is an artist, intellectual, humanitarian & advocate using the arts to impact communities in crisis. She is a Guinness World Record Winning Team Member & Extreme Excellence World Rec.Holder, Inaugural Poet Laureate, Ms Black Florida USA, & 1st Run. Up to Ms Black USA. She’s a member of American Mensa High IQ Society, the Int’l High IQ Society & a Nat’l AmeriCorps. Her volunteerism & arts reached 5 continents, war, conflict & natural disaster affected zones incl. the Central African Republic, Ukraine, Afghanistan Tanzania, Haiti & Louisiana. Her arts infused anti violence, & anti- suicide activities impacted 30,000 people nationwide incl. students, families & survivors of 3 mass school shootings (Sandy Hook Elem., Marjory Stoneman Douglas, & Aztec High). Her work is in the estate of Harlem Renaissance artist Augusta Savage, w/nods from PBS American Masters, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR/WLRN, & Nat’l Endowment for the Arts.

• Delicia Gunn, FE, MPP

  Green Tech Engineer, Founder & CEO

  Delicia Gunn, FE, MPP is Founder & CEO of HEMPSULATION LLC. With a vision and desire to help reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint while creating healthy living environments, Delicia launched HEMPSULATION in September 2021. Her debut product offering is a non-toxic, renewable insulation solution for walls, floors and ceilings that is good for the environment and better for human health. Under her leadership, HEMPSULATION has grown from an innovative idea to a viable product installed in residential and mixed-use buildings across the country. Delicia’s career in the construction industry began as a mechanical engineer designing green buildings and infrastructure projects. Her entrepreneurial spirit lead her to launch the consulting firm, Indigo Engineering Group, LLC, in 2004. Delicia holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University and a Master of Public Policy from American University. Delicia enjoys golfing, painting and traveling.

• Dr. Dawn Sheree Paramore

  Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health | Certified Prevention Specialist

  Dr. Dawn Sheree Paramore, licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Prevention Specialist, champions destigmatizing mental health and tackling health disparities through community-based, trauma-informed care. Her doctorate explored Adverse Childhood Experiences and Social Determinants of Health. A bestselling author and host of the Built To Last Women’s Empowerment Conference, she amplifies voices of resilience on stages including SiriusXM, DETV, and Fox 45. With extensive certifications, Dr. Dawn delivers holistic, culturally attuned support, guiding individuals through life’s challenges with compassion and strength. Passionate about maternal mental health and postpartum depression, she drives healing as a public health priority. As CEO of Tranquil Solutions for a Centered Mind, she advances impactful programs that build stronger, thriving communities.

• KUTImack. .

  Executive Wellness Strategist

  KUTImack. is a nationally recognized speaker, wellness coach, and creator of the BYBD™ (Be Your Best Daily) philosophy, whose unique journey from music executive to personal resilience strategist has captivated audiences across industries. Known as the “Fitness Philosopher” and “Rockstar Professor,” he masterfully blends science-backed wellness strategies with the power of storytelling and cultural resonance. With nearly two decades of experience, KUTImack. has become a sought-after speaker on peak performance, stress recovery, and sustainable well-being.

• Marilyn J. Mosby, Esq.

  Managing Partner

  Marilyn J. Mosby is a beacon of resilience, faith, and courageous leadership—a devoted mother, accomplished attorney, and justice trailblazer. At 34, she made history as the youngest Chief Prosecutor of any major U.S. city, serving as Baltimore’s 25th State’s Attorney. Leading one of the nation’s most challenging jurisdictions, she transformed her office into a model for progressive reform, championing police accountability after Freddie Gray’s death, ending prosecution for minor marijuana possession, and tackling racial disparities. As Founder of Mahogany Elite Consulting, Mosby leverages her legal, policy, and political expertise to guide clients through complex challenges while staying grounded in equity and empowerment. Battle-tested and unstoppable, she embodies the conviction that justice must be fought for relentlessly—and her impact will never be forgotten.

• Natalie A. Solomon, MPH, AED

  CEO & Founder

  Natalie A. Solomon, MPH, is a transformational speaker and Sacred Lifestyle Wellness Strategist™ who survived numerous surgeries including brain surgery while building her 20+ year public health career. After embracing the "Secure Your Oxygen Mask First" philosophy as her foundation, she created the "Breathe. Balance. Bloom." framework teaching high-achieving women to lead from overflow, not depletion. As founder of Meraki Life & Style and creator of "Sacred Living, Beautifully Designed," Natalie guides women to transform spaces into sanctuaries supporting both success and soul. A 2x #1 bestselling author, podcast host, and EdD student, she bridges resilience, ritual, and reform at wellness and social justice intersection.

• Robert Sadowski

  CEO and Owner

  Robert Sadowski is a NATO Innovation Finalist, Crisis Operations & Humanitarian Aid, and PhD Candidate. He is an expert in logistics, crisis operations, and humanitarian aid, CEO of Sawa Logistics Sp. z o.o., PhD Candidate. With over 25 years of experience, he has led international transport and humanitarian projects, including in Ukraine and Tanzania, and supervised strategic military transports. Ultramarathoner: Marathon de Sables (Sahara), Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon (Himalayas), Baikal Ice Marathon (Siberia).

• Sarah Elkins

  Chief Storyteller

  Born in Washington, D.C., Sarah grew up in Colorado Springs and received her bachelor’s degree in business from Colorado State University before returning to Washington for a paid internship at the U.S. International Trade Commission. Nearly 20 years working in federal, state, and local public sector agencies inspired her to earn an MBA and achieve her StrengthsFinder certification to help people improve their professional environments, guiding teams in reducing miscommunication while increasing satisfaction and happiness — at work and at home. Now gratefully self-employed in Helena, Montana, Sarah is a workplace communication trainer, keynote speaker, podcast host, author, storyteller, and professional musician. Her workshops and coaching sessions confront miscommunication, the most common cause of workplace stress. Sarah’s ultimate goal for clients and audiences is enhanced self-reflection and closer connection through story sharing and effective listening.

• Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN, CSP, FAAN

  CEO

  Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN, CSP, FAAN is CEO of SMW Group LLC, a partner at Diagnostic Think LLC, and the American Nurses Enterprise Innovation Community Manager. Sharon partners with organizations to build a strong workforce, boost workplace engagement, and prioritize staff well-being. Her 40-year global career blends executive leadership, clinical practice, and education. One of only five nurses worldwide to hold the Fellow of the Academy of Nursing and Certified Speaking Professional (FAAN/CSP) designation, Sharon is the author/co-author of 26 books, including Think Differently...18 Strategies to Fix Broken Thinking. Featured in and on CEO Magazine, Forbes, The Washington Post, Crain’s Chicago Business, and NBC, Sharon empowers professionals to think differently, ask better questions, and create sustainable change. Her work spans 50 countries, where she has found fulfillment empowering individuals to rethink the boundaries of what’s possible.

• Valentina Flores

  CEO and Co-Founder

  Valentina is the Co-founder and CEO of Red Sentry, a cybersecurity company that simulates real-world hacks to expose vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them. As a proudly neurodivergent leader, Valentina champions a future where powerful minds stop masking and start thriving, treating differences as superpowers, not setbacks. She is a fierce advocate for neurodiversity in tech and a challenger of the status quo, showing that true innovation happens when companies stop hiring for “fit” and instead embrace what makes people unique. Through Red Sentry, she’s making world-class cybersecurity accessible to organizations of all sizes, while proving that diversity of thought isn’t just an HR initiative, it’s a business advantage. Valentina speaks globally on innovative leadership and the power of neurodivergent talent, inspiring others to rethink what resilience and brilliance look like in the modern workforce.

• Vineeta Gupta, MD,JD, LLM

  Keynote Speaker, Physician & Human Rights Lawyer

  Vineeta is an award-winning impact leader advancing health equity, strategic philanthropy, and women’s leadership globally. She is committed to transform the systems that exclude or disadvantage underrepresented communities. With leadership experience in 30+ countries, Vineeta draws on her expertise in health, law, and organizational development to facilitate locally-led, lasting change. Her journey as a brown immigrant woman, shaped by a four-generation legacy of changemakers, drives her strategic leadership for fairness and opportunity. She has delivered keynotes, presentations, and trainings at over 200 venues on topics from health access to inclusive leadership, and organizational change. Vineeta’s expertise has been featured in major media including The Washington Post, CNN, NPR, Fox News, Voice of America, The Economic Times, and U.S. News.