TEDx Molloy University
TEDx Molloy University
Saturday, February 28, 2026
1:00-5:00 p.m.
Madison Theatre, Public Square
This TEDx event explores, "Resilience, Empowerment, and Human Connection in an Era of Transformation," examining how individuals and institutions can adapt and thrive amid rapid technological, social and cultural changes. Speakers highlight empathy, creativity, and leadership--while navigating challenges like AI disruption, health crises, and evolving societal norms.
Schedule
1:00 p.m. Ι Welcome Ι Joseph Porter, DPS, Dean, School of Business, Molloy University
1:15 p.m. Ι Opening remarks Ι Michelle Piskulich, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Molloy University
1:30 p.m. Ι The Warrior's Blueprint: A Discussion of Real Resilience Through Self‑Care Ι Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez
1:45 p.m. Ι The Fearless Speaker Ι Dr. Maureen Mackenzie-Ruppel
2:00 p.m. Ι The Heart Revolution: Empowering Women to Take Control of Their Health Ι Ethel Ulrich, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC
2:15 p.m. Ι Redesigning the Value Proposition of Higher Education in the Age of AI Ι Alex Chan
2:30 p.m. Ι Molloy Just Feels Right Ι Eduardo Leon Lotero
2:45 p.m. Ι The Importance and Impact of Women's Empowerment Ι Karina Tiniganay
3:00 p.m. Ι From War to Wall Street: Why Resilience and Discipline Will be the Wealth of 2030 Ι Ana Ludemann
3:15 p.m. Ι Culture Before Content: Keeping Education Human in the Age of AI Ι Mary Kate Muller
3:30 p.m. Ι 15-minute Break
3:45 p.m. Ι The Future of Empathy: Why Storytelling Will Save Medicine in 2030 Ι Jennifer Petroccelli
4:00 p.m. Ι Reframing Art History: Power, Memory and the Future Ι Jenny LaMonica
4:15 p.m. Ι Bone Music and the Role of Physical Media in the Age of Stremaing Ι Tom Rizzuto
4:30 p.m. Ι Can Acting Save Our Humanity? Ι Alberto Bonilla
4:45 p.m. Ι Enough as You Are: Leadership Beyond Titles and Expectations Ι Sarah Berg
5:00 p.m. Ι Concluding Remarks
Contact: TEDxMolloyUniversity organizer Joseph Porter, Dean of Molloy's School of Business: jporter1@molloy.edu
Sponsored by Molloy's School of Business and the Office of Advancement