Each of our TEDxSpokane 2026 speakers offers us a window, a doorway, a pathway to something new. These carefully chosen speakers offer the seeds of hope and wonder, and the pathway to help grow the connections our community needs. Now more than ever we need those who offer us seeds for the future. Be prepared to expect wonders.
Bill Olson
Bill Olson is a physical therapist and educator with more than 30 years of experience in integrative care for chronic and complex conditions. He owns Cascade Integrative Physical Therapy and co-owns Integrative Therapy Seminars, which…
Brooklyn Dicent
Brooklyn Dicent, M.Ed., is a happiness and mindset expert who uses humor and positive psychology to inspire lasting change. Known as the Chief Happiness Officer, she helps individuals and organizations rewire their thinking through research-backed…
Brynn MacLennan
Brynn MacLennan is the CEO and co-founder of Slate, an oral wellness brand transforming the way people floss. Known for its patented 3-in-1 electric flosser, Slate is preparing for a national retail launch in 2026…
Cat Caldwell Myers
Cat Myers began her career as a horse trainer in her teenage years, developing discipline, patience, and a deep respect for learning. In college, she wrote her first thesis and graduated cum laude, marking the…
Chris Wheatley
Chris Wheatley is passionate about helping people communicate better and lead more meaningful lives. He co-founded the Wheatley Leadership Group, focused on leadership development and coaching. Chris also serves as Vice President of Organizational Learning…
Dr. Gatieh Nacario
Dr. Gatieh Nacario is the Director of the Hope House Respite Center at Volunteers of America and a passionate advocate for resilience, creativity, and community. Originally from the Philippines, he moved to Spokane in 2019…
Grace Leaf
Grace Leaf is an executive biographer, leadership coach, consultant, and performer based in Spokane. With experience in the C-suite and a doctoral background in leadership, she brings a unique perspective to guiding professionals across generations…
Hanna Morrell
Hanna Morrell is a holistic financial coach who helps individuals and couples build customized, adaptable money systems while learning to trust themselves with money. She is the creator of the Pacific Stoa Financial Wellness Curriculum….
Jona Gallegos
Jona Gallegos is a singer-songwriter born in Guadalajara, Mexico, now living in the Pacific Northwest. As a father of three and husband to his greatest supporter, Jona crafts songs that are honest, raw, and deeply…
Olivia Brownlee
Olivia Brownlee is a genre-blending singer-songwriter with deep roots in Spokane’s musical landscape. Her latest album, This Is Where You Live: Songs Inspired in Spokane 2021–2023, celebrates the city’s history, landmarks, and people through collaboration…
Riley Yates
Riley Yates is a young Spokane-based author who began writing in eighth grade and hasn’t stopped since. He has self-published three novels and is working on a fourth, which he plans to submit to literary…
Sheila Tallmon
Sheila Tallmon is a community-builder, poet, and lifelong advocate for growth through intentional connection. Her career spans decades in the youth development and summer camp world, including leadership at Camp Nor’wester and now the Lake…
Tim Harrison
Tim Harrison is a leadership coach and social entrepreneur exploring the intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence. A former Division I basketball player, Tim’s journey was shaped by early adversity that taught him resilience,…
