TEDxBreckenridge is organized entirely by local volunteers who are passionate about bringing ideas worth spreading to Summit County. Our team works year-round to curate speakers, plan events, and build community.
2025 Planning Team
Leadership
Jill Marek Founder, Event Organizer, Curator
Leah Rybak Co-Executive Director, Marketing + Communications Director, Speaker Selection Committee
Jason Ardell Co-Executive Director, Event Experience Designer, Volunteer Lead
Creative & Design
Andrew Dengate Art Director, Speaker Selection Committee
Kiarra Grant Brand Manager, Graphic Designer, Storyteller
Speaker & Content Management
Stephanie Ralph Director of Speaker Coaches, Past Speaker
Erin Robison Lead Speaker Coach
Sarah Messina Speaker Coach
Sharon Cavanaugh Speaker Coach
Stacy Smith Speaker Coach, Past Speaker
Jenn Kaye Speaker Coach
Molly Ren Speaker Liaison, Stage Manager
Operations & Logistics
Mike Lewis Event Experience Designer, Logistics Lead
Ashley Girodo Event Day Production
Melanie Ash Event Experience Designer, Past Speaker
Community & Support
Angie Hildebrand Culture Manager, Speaker Selection Coordinator
Gretchen Reid Community Engagement Lead
Eligar Sadeh Alumni Lead, Community Building and Relationships, Past Speaker
Business Development
Meri Louko Sales Director
Cailin Ellis Sales + Marketing Manager
Dave Servinsky Public Relations Lead, Sponsorship Coordinator, Speaker Selection Committee, Past Speaker
Speaker Selection
Justin Hildebrand Speaker Selection Committee
2024-2025 Advisory Board
Andrew Dengate Chair
Leah Rybak Vice Chair
Linsey Hempel Treasurer (interim)
Stephanie Ralph Secretary
George Gerchow Board Member
Alex Rae Cooper Metzger Board Member
Jill Marek ex officio
Want to join our team?
We're always looking for passionate volunteers to help make TEDxBreckenridge possible.
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