TEDxWilmington

Speakers

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• Amy Louise Goldberg

  Coach

  Head of Coaching and Talent Management for almost a decade and a passionate DEIB Advocate and Ally, Amy-Louise Goldberg MBA, is a Graduate of an ICF-accredited leadership coaching program and a professional coach to world-class organizations and 10,000+ individuals. With study-abroad and foreign language experience, she inspires development and understanding among colleagues across borders, through global conference presentations, journal publications, seminars, webinars, and workshops about topics including HR technology, spirituality, online marketing, stress management, environmental issues, and leadership development, and has published over 300 bi-weekly thought-leadership pieces, teaching soft skills for career and personal development, to thousands of international students. An avid volunteer, Amy-Louise believes that everyone has a hand in repairing the world, generating a more purposeful and fulfilling life for all.

• Danielle Medina

  Founder

  Founder of Fit N Play Mama LLC and a nationally recognized voice at the intersection of nutrition science, culinary medicine, and mindful movement, Danielle Medina is a Certified Food for Life Culinary Educator. She helps individuals and communities understand how food impacts physical and mental health. With a background in food science, yoga, and corrective exercise, Danielle has collaborated with healthcare systems, including New York-Presbyterian and ChristianaCare, to deliver evidence-based lifestyle education. She is the creator of the Healthy Living Starts Here™ video series, transforming waiting rooms into educational places. At Act of Random Kindness, she leads nutrition initiatives for individuals with neurological disparities in underserved communities in NYC.

• Guy T. Dunn

  Entrepreneur

  Serial entrepreneur and global business leader, Guy Dunn, is a technology-driven innovator known for building relationships that create opportunity. With decades of experience launching and scaling ventures across industries, he brings a practical, real-world approach to entrepreneurship rooted in resilience, adaptability, and connection. A passionate networker and lifelong learner, Guy has developed partnerships across the U.S., Africa, Asia, and beyond, leveraging technology to expand business globally. He is also a frequent guest lecturer, sharing insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and global thinking. His work reflects a simple philosophy: success comes from preparation, strong relationships, and the ability to recognize and act on opportunity.

• Jamie Hopkins

  Chief Wealth Officer

  Chief Executive Officer of Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors and Chief Wealth Officer of WSFS, Jamie P. Hopkins is a graduate of Temple University School of Law, where he received his LL.M., and Villanova University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. and MBA. A Wall Street Journal best-selling author, educator, and executive speaker, Jamie serves on numerous advisory boards around the financial services industry and was formerly a national trustee member of NAIFA. Jamie is also the founder and president of the 501(c)(3) non-profit, FinServ Foundation, and was named as a top 10 Investopedia 100 Top Financial Advisor for 2023. Jamie's new best-selling book is Your Retirement Sketchbook, designed to make retirement planning simple.

• Marc Duey

  Managing Partner

  With over four decades of experience in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries, Marc Duey Since 2012, he has served as a Managing Partner at Duce Management, LLC, since 2012; a family office fund that focuses on biotech and digital health convergence He is an adjunct professor at West Chester University in both the Business School and the Pharmaceutical Product Development program (PPD). Mr. Duey’s philanthropic activities include financial support for the construction of the Duey Center for Sciences, which includes the Duey Center for Biomedical Engineering and the Duey Center for Immersive Learning at West Chester University, in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

• Maya Nazareth

  Founder of Alchemize Fightwear

  Visionary entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate for women’s empowerment, Maya Nazareth is the founder of Alchemize Fightwear, a women’s combat sports apparel brand redefining the community by centering strength, embodiment, and resilience. Through Alchemize, Maya created a global movement that challenges outdated ideas of femininity and equips women to take up space with confidence. Maya’s impact has earned national recognition, including being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and receiving a deal with Kendra Scott, Alexis Ohanian, and Lori Greiner on Shark Tank. Maya is now sharing her experience as a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

• Paula C. Perez

  Coach

  Award-winning author, certified coach, international speaker, and former 49-year-old virgin turned preacher’s wife, Dr. Paula C. Perez, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., and SYMBIS facilitator, teaches single women tools to attract, date, and marry godly men using her 4-STEP™️relationship framework. Her mission stems from her own experience. It is the topic of her memoir, “Delayed Not Denied: How I Became My Best on My Journey to Love and Marriage.” That journey lasted 33 years! ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, Kingdom TV, and international media have featured Dr. Paula’s expertise.

• Sharon Manker

  Executive

  Award-winning supply chain executive, Fractional CPO, keynote speaker, and author, Sharon Manker, who equips professionals and small businesses to rise with resilience and purpose. As Founder & CEO of The Manker Group and creator of The Professional Chameleon™, she blends two decades of corporate leadership with lived experience to help others shift from survival mode to purpose-driven power. Sharon’s work challenges outdated norms, champions inclusive growth, and inspires audiences to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity. In her talks, she explores how reclaiming your voice can transform your career and your life.

• Tony Jones

  Speaker / Author

  Keynote speaker, International Impact Book Award recipient, and legal literacy educator. Dr. Tony Jones is a Certified Transformational Facilitator and coach, mental health specialist, and change agent. As a best-selling author whose life story serves as a testament to the transformative power of resilience, he is a justice reform advocate who uses lived experience to advance prevention-focused solutions that interrupt pathways into incarceration. His mission is to equip young people with legal knowledge that protects their futures. His work has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and CW.