Videos SS#5: 06/24/15 HOST: Renata Martin PRESENTERS: Mandy Hixson Hanna: On Death and Grieving “Life Through Grief” — The Dinner Party is the organization Mandy mentioned for people who’ve lost a primary person in their life […]
SynSyn #4 [Chris / Galia / Kate]
Videos SS#4: 05/27/15 HOST: Renata Martin PRESENTERS: Chris Phoenix: Dyslexia Correction Galia Aharoni: Bras: You’re Doing it Wrong Kate Shaw: Weaving With Wires and Cables This month’s Synapse Synopsis features software engineer Chris Phoenix, real-world artist Kate Shaw, and […]
SynSyn #3 [Adam / Andy / Brigitte]
Videos SS#3: 03/25/15 HOST: Renata Martin PRESENTERS: Adam Rosendahl: Late Nite Art Andy Schriner: Exploring risk through math and storytelling Brigitte Cronier: How to avoid The Tap: a facilitated discussion on cunnilingus
SynSyn #2 [Jeff / Galia / Sonia]
Videos: SS#2: 02/25/15 HOST: Anna Hurst PRESENTERS: Jeff Knurek: Through-Hiking the Appalachian Trail In just 45 days, Jeff Knurek will fly to Atlanta, Georgia, where he’ll begin walking north until he reaches Maine. He’ll […]
SynSyn #1 [Josh / Jake / Chip]
Videos: SS#1: 01/28/15 HOST: Renata Martin & Jamie Bedford PRESENTERS: Josh Whitkin: Unlonely the World: building a sensible, terrifyingly authentic, loving, clinically rigorous online intervention Mover-and-shaker Josh Whitkin builds off Danah Boyd’s research […]
VICTORIA NORMAN • Coordinator • Co-organizer • Administrative Support
As a serial organizer, Victoria got involved in Synapse Synopsis to lend a helping hand. Passionate about the environment and social justice, Victoria became a vegetarian in 2019 and works […]
PRESTON THOMAS • Co-organizer • Coordinator • Administrative Support
Preston loves helping people find their voice and turning first-time presenters into confident public speakers. He is an ardent believer that anything is interesting if presented with cleverness and passion. […]
JAMIE BEDFORD • Videographer • Techgician • Project Manager
Jamie’s passion is utilizing modern technology to make the world a better place to live. He believes that one key way to do that is to make access to knowledge […]
RENATA MARTIN • Founder • Coordinator • Co-organizer
Life-long educator, learner, designer, mover and shaker, Renata is driven by connecting people and creating empowering experiences emphasizing social and environmental responsibility. She wants to open doors, to make it […]