Our Team

TEDxYouth@ChavisWay is hosted by a team of faculty, youth development specialists, and community members dedicated to amplifying youth voices in Wake County.

Maru Gonzalez

Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, NC State University and co-director of #PassTheMicYouth

Christy Byrd

Associate Professor, NC State University and co-director of #PassTheMicYouth

Carlos Moses

4-H Youth Development Team Lead, NC Cooperative Extension

Riley Holcraft

4-H Youth Development Coordinator, NC Cooperative Extension

Wendy Gantt

Community Education Specialist, Alliance Health

Margaret Soler

Wake County System of Care Coordinator, Alliance Health