"Discover and spread ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding, and drive meaningful change.” -TED

Where It Began

Austin Mosher and Jedidiah Woods aimed to drive Grand Canyon University into rapid innovation, mirroring global and Phoenix’s growth. Their mission fostered novel ideas, creative thinking, and support for GCU students and the overlooked West Valley.

On March 2nd, 2017, the inaugural TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity event occurred, and it undeniably exceeded expectations. This milestone marked the beginning of TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity.

Where We Are Now

TEDxGrandCanyonUniversity envisions an exciting year ahead, brimming with innovative ideas and opportunities for growth. As the largest TEDx event in Arizona, TEDxGCU is committed to fostering a community that is both expectant and eager to explore new concepts that challenge conventional thinking.

The team of student leaders are dedicated to curating an experience that not only showcases diverse perspectives but also ignites meaningful conversations among attendees.

Meet the Team

Benji Gomez

President & Licensee

Parker Manitsas

VP of Operations and Development

Kevin Ostrowski

VP of Content Creation

Madison Land

Director of Graphic Design

Jack Edlin

Director of Finance

Luke Fisher

Director of Operations

Julie Lego

Director of Operations

Sydney Skees

Director of Speaker Acquisition

Maggy Boyce

Director of Speaker Acquisition

Sam Wasylenko

Director of Production

Paige Smith

Director of Marketing