About Us
TED events bring together a group of industry leaders and change makers for unique experiences dedicated to TED's global mission of sharing meaningful new ideas. We are devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others.
TEDAI San Francisco is curated and organized by Sam & Walter De Brouwer, in collaboration with TED.





Our Curators

Our Team Leads

Zhanna Tekleva
Marketing & Design Lead
Volunteering from 2023

Brandi Le
Operational Lead
Volunteering from 2023

Amanda Mork
Speaker Lead
Volunteering from 2023

Stephanie Usry
Attendees Experience Lead
Volunteering from 2023

Arun Gupta
Hackathon Lead
Volunteering from 2023

Ethan Cole
Panels & Workshop Lead
Volunteering from 2023

Laura Waterbury
Attendees Experience Lead 2025
Volunteering from 2025

Jennifer McDowell
Project Lead
Volunteering from 2023

Jill Wesley
Head of Speaker Coaching
Volunteering from 2023

Suzanne Zadeh
Sponsorship Lead
Volunteering from 2025