Mary Grace Almandrez discusses the significant impact of water privatization on communities, particularly women in rural areas, and the trickle-down effects of water scarcity. She urges us to

Mary Grace Almandrez discusses the significant impact of water privatization on communities, particularly women in rural areas, and the trickle-down effects of water scarcity. She urges us to consider climate change from the perspective of those directly affected in their daily lives.

Dr. Almandrez is the Associate Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Rhode Island, where she champions diversity, equity, and fosters a vibrant community. Previously at Brown University, she advocated for student success and oversaw key student services, including Residential Life and Student Support. She also chaired Brown’s Threat Assessment Team.

This talk was presented at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Grace became a primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age, an experience that ignited her passion for elderly care. Raised by them, she intimately understands the challenges of the

Grace became a primary caregiver for her grandparents at a young age, an experience that ignited her passion for elderly care. Raised by them, she intimately understands the challenges of the caregiving journey and the critical need for preparation and support.

Driven by her firsthand experience, Grace founded Agewhale, a startup dedicated to transforming elderly care through innovative solutions. She offers valuable guidance for navigating the often-overlooked yet inevitable aspects of end-of-life care, aiming to make it a meaningful experience.

Before Agewhale, Grace led the social enterprise Fair Employment Agency as General Manager, fighting forced labor for migrant domestic workers. This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach

Grace West, an 18-year-old community and climate leader, effectively uses empirical social science research to influence policy within her church and broader community. Her innovative approach helped her forge a significant role in climate action.

Her TEDx talk highlights how young people can gain respect and a voice by conducting value-added research that impacts policy development. This presentation was delivered at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Involving children in gardening fosters new skills, develops responsibility, and builds self-confidence. Seven-year-old Grace exemplifies this, sharing how she helps her dad cultivate fruits and

Involving children in gardening fosters new skills, develops responsibility, and builds self-confidence. Seven-year-old Grace exemplifies this, sharing how she helps her dad cultivate fruits and vegetables in their backyard greenhouse.

Grace demonstrates getting her hands dirty and even crafted her own watering bottle. A sunny and cheerful child, she loves the outdoors and aims for self-sufficiency by growing her own food, inspiring others to do the same.

This talk was presented at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Grace, an environmental musician, passionately advocates for Earth's protection, biodiversity, and biospheres. She consistently reminds her peers about the critical impacts of climate change

Grace, an environmental musician, passionately advocates for Earth's protection, biodiversity, and biospheres. She consistently reminds her peers about the critical impacts of climate change inaction, emphasizing that delays only exacerbate the problem.

Her message is particularly relevant today, especially following COP-26. Grace urges Maryborough residents to take ownership, act locally, and contribute to keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius – a true embodiment of "thinking global but acting local."

This impactful talk was delivered at a TEDx event. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Rising Nations Youth Delegate Grace Malie discussed the future of Tuvalu and other island nations.

She met with Valerie

At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Rising Nations Youth Delegate Grace Malie discussed the future of Tuvalu and other island nations.

She met with Valerie Hickey, Global Director of the Environment Department at the World Bank, to address the severe climate impacts facing these vulnerable regions.