Kerri Sargent
Creative Lead
ABOUT KERRI
Kerri is excited to join the TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells team in 2024 as Creative Lead.
She works as a Creative Director with over 25 years experience as a creative consultant for global and local clients of all sizes across a broad range of industry sectors.
A self-confessed geek – Kerri has extensive experience in creative technology solutions: AI, XR, Web3, alongside graphic and digital design, brand development and guardianship.
She has lived in the Tunbridge Wells area for over 20 years with her family and her favourite place to head for a walk at the weekend is the stunning Harrison’s Rocks in Groombridge.
Kerri Sargent - Creative Lead
Favourite TED Talk: The Dream of Digital Ownership, Powered by the Metaverse | Yat Siu
Favourite TEDxRTW Talk: The power of storytelling | Anna Wharton
Liane Abrams
Digital Content & SEO Manager
ABOUT LIANE
Liane is Digital Content & SEO Manager for TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells and is delighted to be involved in TEDx for the very first time. Liane is an all-around marketer focusing on blending creativity and SEO to write words that enthral audiences.
With experience writing for more industries than she can hope to remember, Liane is excited to be putting her typing fingers to good use to bring the latest instalment of TEDx to the town she’s lived in for over 30 years.
On the rare occasion when she’s not typing, you’ll either find Liane knitting with a true crime podcast in the background, or out having adventures with her two pug-crosses, Obi and Zuko.
Liane Abrams - Digital Content & SEO Manager
Favourite TED Talk: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator | Tim Urban
Favourite TEDxRTW Talk: How do you stop men taking their own lives? | Ben Akers
Georgia Strivens
Head of Marketing
ABOUT GEORGIA
Georgia is the Head of Marketing for TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells and is thrilled to be part of the team bringing TEDx back to the town. As a Fractional Marketing Director and Interim CMO in the technology sector, she specialises in supporting start-ups and scale-ups.
Georgia has a passion for bringing people together to drive positive change. Her career started in the global events industry, and over the years she has worked on many conferences, exhibitions, international sporting events and award ceremonies.
As a huge fan of TED talks, she is beyond excited to finally get to work on her first ever TEDx conference. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys spending time with her family, experiencing new cultures, and volunteering on sustainability initiatives.
Favourite TED Talk: How Every Child Can Thrive by Five | Molly Wright
Favourite TEDxRTW Talk: Interior Design is About More Than Wallpaper and Bean Bags | Phoebe Oldrey
Dominic Johnson
Website Manager
ABOUT DOMINIC
Dominic’s day job is running Miramedia - a web agency developing wordpress websites for event and publishing companies.
In his time, Dominic has built and worked on hundreds of event websites for some of the world's leading event companies.
A keen fan of TED talks, Dominic has been a resident of Tunbridge Wells for 25 years and has raised a family here. He is a keen supporter of community events and charities.
Dominic Johnson - Website Manager
Favourite TED Talk:
Do schools kill creativity?
Favourite TEDxRTW Talk: What Really Makes Someone a Hero? by Ringpullman
Nathan Friend
Co-Chair, Event Director
ABOUT NATHAN
Nathan is one of the event co-chairs, looking after the rest of the team and shaping the direction of TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells. He works as a stage manager by day night, specialising in theatre and outdoor events.
Having grown up in Tunbridge Wells, he's excited to bring back this iconic event, and showcase excellent ideas on a stage that can reach the entire world.
When not working, he can usually be found tinkering with technology, or at a local cat cafe wishing he could take one of the cats home.
Nathan Friend - Co-Chair, Event Director
Favourite TED Talk: A performance of "mathemagic" by Arthur Benjamin
Favourite TEDxRTW Talk: Why Compassion Matters by Dr Julian Abel -
Lizzie Bentley-Bowers
Co-Chair, Event Director
ABOUT LIZZIE:
Lizzie is one of the event co-chairs and Event Director for TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells and has been working for the event since 2016.
A leadership coach with expertise in Positive Psychology and ADHD, Lizzie is passionate about empowering leaders to find their confidence, creativity and compassion to unlock their full potential. She is also a proud Chair of Governors of Oakley School.
Having lived in Tunbridge Wells since 2011, she loves being part of the team bringing innovative ideas to the community. When she’s not coaching, reading or writing books you’ll find Lizzie making music or enjoying time both indoors and under canvas with treasured family and friends.
LIZZIE'S FAVOURITE TED TALKS:
Choosing a favourite TEDx RTW talk is too hard, but here are a couple of Lizzie's favourites from around the world.
LIZZIE’S FAVOURITE TEDxROYALTUNBRIDGEWELLS TALK:
This is too hard! It’s like saying choose your favourite child!
I’m going to choose Simon Harmer - I think gratitude is pretty important and no-one illustrated the power of gratitude more than someone who can take so many positives from losing both legs, his arms and a testicle! He spoke at our second event, when we were still learning so much, and as well as being a joy to work with he made me realise the potential we have to inspire others through TEDx.