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Finding the 'True North' with TEDxUVA

The most recent president of TEDxUVA explains how the organization has evolved under her leadership as well as the most recent event under official TED licensing.

TEDxUVA hosts independent and student-run events in the style of TED talks,  featuring ideas from University alumni and students.
TEDxUVA hosts independent and student-run events in the style of TED talks, featuring ideas from University alumni and students.

TEDxUVA is an entirely student-run organization, hosting TED-style events under official TEDx licensing. Reeya Verma, former president and fourth-year College student, describes her experience leading the organization when its ability to host TEDx events was challenged, working to regain official TEDx licensure and the True North conference, which prominently featured University alumni.

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