Margaret Anderson Kelliher
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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Margaret Anderson Kelliher is known for her passion and ability to bring people together for the betterment of the community. Transcending any job title she has held – it is a way of life of her. At TEDxHennepinAve Margaret shares how invitations have impacted her life, and invites the audience to engage locally – by not only accepting her invitation, but by extending some of their own.
Margaret Anderson Kelliher is a community catalyst. As the President and CEO of the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA), she connects leaders in the science and technology community not only to each other, but also to leaders in education and government. Prior to MHTA, Margaret served in the Minnesota Legislature, including two terms as the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A life-long Minnesotan, Margaret and her husband live in Minneapolis and have two college aged children.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
Margaret Anderson Kelliher is a community catalyst. As the President and CEO of the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA), she connects leaders in the science and technology community not only to each other, but also to leaders in education and government. Prior to MHTA, Margaret served in the Minnesota Legislature, including two terms as the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A life-long Minnesotan, Margaret and her husband live in Minneapolis and have two college aged children.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)