Theme: Community Health

You've heard of the TED, the non-profit global phenomenon devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. Its goal? To make great ideas accessible and spark conversation. A TEDx event is a local version of TED - talks designed to energize and inspire, by our own community members. We are excited to bring you the fifth annual TEDxBarringtonAreaLibrary. Only 100 seats are available for this event so please register early.

Barrington Area Library
505 N. Northwest Highway
Barrington, Illinois, 60010
United States

Andy Milne

2017 SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year and Health Advocate

Andy is a passionate teacher with over 24 years experience in education and was awarded the SHAPE America National Health Teacher of the Year in 2017. This award was recognition for his engaging teaching ideas and commitment to delivering a personalized curriculum that best suits his students' needs. He seeks to develop health skills that his students will need to navigate a life of healthy living, improving not only personal health, but advocating for the health of others. Andy shares his passion for education and innovative teaching methods at conferences across the country, via social media, and through his global teaching blog. In 2017 he launched a fundraising initiative that provides financial support for teachers in need of professional development opportunities. Originally from London, England, Andy has taught on four continents and currently teaches at New Trier High School, residing in Barrington where he lives with his wife Caroline and two young sons, Harrison and Jack.

Leslie Ferris Yerger

Breast Cancer Thriver and Women's Advocate for the next generation of breast cancer screening

Leslie lives in Hawthorn Woods, IL with her husband, John. She is the proud mother of 3 children, Evan, Julia, and Megan. She is a life coach, is the Chair of the Board of Love INC Lake County Southwest. Leslie was diagnosed with Stage IV lobular breast cancer in November, 2017, when abnormalities were found during a routine bone density scan. Unfortunately, her cancer was not visible on either a mammogram or an ultrasound. Leslie works to make a positive impact in advancing the next major breakthrough in breast cancer screening. Fundraising during her Camino de Santiago walk in the fall of 2018 was her first means to that end, where she raised money that allowed the Mayo Clinic to expand their Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) study into MD Anderson in Texas. Leslie continues her fundraising efforts, speaking to organizations in order to educate women on advanced breast cancer screening technologies, so that MORE women with breast cancer become SURVIVORS.

Star* Cunningham

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of 4D Healthware

Star* Cunningham’s extensive global business executive experience has taken her to every continent, with the exception of Antarctica. She is a recognized expert on “Smart” (Machine Learning) systems and wearable technology. Star is frequently asked by public and private companies and the media to contribute her expertise regarding innovative health management solutions, patient engagement tools and quantifiable health measures. She earned her MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and was named to Chicago Crain’s Tech 50, 7 Wonder Women of Chicago, Chicago’s Top Ten Startup Founders Over 40. She has been profiled in Vanity Fair, Inc., Forbes, Black Enterprise, and NBC News. She is a contributing writer to Entrepreneur.com and participates in activities for the Kellogg Executive Women’s Network, Kellogg’s Black Management Association, Northwestern’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers. She is also actively involved with Girls Who Code and Black Girls Code.