MEET THE SPEAKERS
Meet the Bold, Brilliant, Badass voices taking the stage at TEDxUStreetWomen Conference 2025— with many more to come.
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Our theme this year is Be Unstoppable—a celebration of women and allies who refuse to be limited, silenced, or sidelined. Get ready to be immersed in game-changing ideas and powerful perspectives that will ignite your imagination and open new possibilities for the future.
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Will you agree with everything you hear? I hope not—and that’s the point. At TEDxUStreetWomen, we seek to spark conversation, challenge assumptions, and source ideas from everywhere. That’s how Bold + Brilliant becomes truly Badass.
Desiree Coleman-Fry
2023 TEDxUStreetWomen Speaker
KUTImack.
Fitness Philosopher
KUTImack., known as the “Fitness Philosopher,” is a nationally recognized speaker and wellness strategist who blends science-based resilience practices with powerful storytelling. With nearly two decades of experience, he inspires audiences to achieve peak performance and sustainable well-being.
Valentina Flores
Brilliant Neurodivergent Leader
Valentina turns neurodiversity into a superpower—driving innovation, resilience, and cybersecurity for all. As the co-founder and CEO of Red Sentry, she champions neurodiversity as a catalyst for resilience and brilliance in the modern workforce. Through her work, she makes world-class security accessible to all while redefining what true innovation looks like.
Dalhia Perryman
Artist, Activist and Humanitarian
Dalhia Perryman, known as “The Black Dalhia,” is an award-winning artist, intellectual, and humanitarian whose arts-driven advocacy has impacted communities on five continents. From mass shooting survivors to conflict zones, her creative interventions transform crisis into resilience and hope. A transformative artist and humanitarian reshaping how the world heals through art.
Marilyn J. Mosby, Esq.
Justice Trailblazer
Marilyn J. Mosby, former Baltimore State’s Attorney and the youngest Chief Prosecutor of a major U.S. city, is a trailblazing attorney and reformer who championed police accountability, progressive justice, and racial equity. Now leading Mahogany Elite Consulting, she applies her legal and policy expertise to empower clients with equity-driven solutions.
Natalie A. Solomon, MPH, AED
Wellness Visionary
Natalie A. Solomon, MPH, is a transformational speaker, wellness strategist, and bestselling author who empowers high-achieving women to lead from overflow through her “Breathe. Balance. Bloom.” framework. As founder of Meraki Life & Style, she bridges resilience, ritual, and reform at the intersection of wellness and social justice.
Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN, CSP, FAAN
Transformative Thinker
Sharon M. Weinstein, MS, RN, CSP, FAAN, is a globally recognized nurse leader, author of 26 books, and one of only five nurses worldwide to hold both FAAN and CSP credentials. As CEO of SMW Group, she empowers organizations and professionals worldwide to strengthen workforce engagement, prioritize well-being, and drive sustainable change.
Green Tech Engineer
Delicia Gunn, FE, MPP, Founder and CEO of HEMPSULATION LLC, applies her engineering acumen to pioneer sustainable, non-toxic insulation technologies that mitigate the construction industry’s carbon footprint while advancing healthier, environmentally responsible living environments.
Delicia Gunn, FE, MPP
Dr. Dawn S. Paramore
Mental Health Champion
Dr. Dawn Sheree Paramore, a licensed psychotherapist and CEO of Tranquil Solutions for a Centered Mind, spearheads transformative, trauma-informed mental health initiatives that confront systemic health disparities, fortify individual and community resilience, and position maternal mental health as an urgent and essential public health priority.
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Vineeta Gupta, MD,JD, LLM
Global Changemaker
Vineeta, an award-winning global impact leader, leverages interdisciplinary expertise in health, law, and organizational development to drive systemic transformation across 30+ countries, advancing health equity, strategic philanthropy, and women’s leadership, while drawing on a four-generation legacy of changemakers to dismantle structural barriers and promote lasting, locally-led change for underrepresented communities.
Sarah Elkins
Chief Storyteller
Sarah, a workplace communication trainer, keynote speaker, and musician, draws on two decades of public sector leadership and her StrengthsFinder certification to cultivate organizational cultures that minimize miscommunication, deepen interpersonal connections, and enhance professional fulfillment through the strategic integration of storytelling, reflective practice, and advanced listening techniques.