Maggie Carruth O’Connor
Executive Director + TED License Holder
Maggie hails from Atlanta but has called Chattanooga home since January 2019. She is passionate about bringing people and ideas together. After learning about previous TEDxChattanooga events, she jumped on the opportunity to revive the events in 2020. She has been inspired to make TEDxChattanooga a staple in the community by producing a variety of events that host local speakers and artists from all walks of life.
Savannah Wisham Gross
Graphic Designer
Savannah Gross is a creative director living and working in Chattanooga. In her professional life, she employee strategic design thinking to launch brands into a performance based creative approach. Outside of work, she loves to thrift, get outside with her husband and their dog, Mojo, and grab a beer with friends.
Cody Ray
Speaker and Artist Relations Lead
Originally from Memphis, TN and Northeast Arkansas, Cody has made Chattanooga home for more than a decade.
While writing music and performing with groups has been a constant pursuit, he stays fascinated by the possibilities and magic of connecting our minds.
After hosting the 2023 TEDx Sessions event, he is excited to join the TEDx team, and looks forward to amplifying the voices and perspectives of Chattanooga.
Amanda Yelenik
Head of Volunteers
Amanda moved to Chattanooga in January of 2022 to serve as the Vice President of Life Enrichment for Morning Pointe Senior Living. She has spent her career advocating for older adults and focusing on resilience and successful aging, the belief that it’s never too late to grow and flourish.
Interested in getting involved?
We’re always eager to add more volunteers to our already fantastic volunteer group. Send us an email if you’re ready to raise your hand.
Photo credit: Jered Scott