Board of Directors

  • Aaron Sylvan

    Executive Producer (Board of Directors)

    TED has been a part of my life for a dozen conferences since my first in 1997. I’ve also built two software companies, raised $millions in angel investment, and closed sales with Fortune 500s. Currently working as a Turnaround Specialist for distressed tech startups, and of course organizing this event.

  • Janet Esquirol

    Creative Director (Board of Directors)

    Assistant Professor in the Media Arts and Technology Department at CUNY BMCC; Fulton Street is only minutes from my classroom! I’ve spent my career building specialties in advertising, publishing, motion graphics, UI/UX design, and my main passion: education.

  • Jason Moore

    Video Director (Board of Directors)

    I’m a film, television, and commercial director with a passion for personal stories, complex characters, and moments of spontaneous humor. I’ve directed projects around the world, but living and working in New York City is what really makes me tick. I’m a huge fan of TED and honored to be contributing to this event

  • Jason Ledyard

    Senior Producer (Board of Directors)

    Organizer, Promoter, Creator, Impresario, DJ, Designer, Lighting Designer, Talent Booker. Jason has been involved organizing events since 1987. His last 20 years have been in NYC nightlife, where he created/produced well over a thousand events.

  • Sarah Gartner

    Board of Directors

    An corporate securities and transactions attorney with expertise in alternative dispute resolution and three decades of experience, Sarah provides vital strategic guidance to TEDxFultonStreet operations, as well as connections to prominent individuals in the business world.
  • Dale Noelle Weil

    Board of Directors

    An entrepreneur and leader in the modeling and fashion industry, TEDxFultonStreet is proud to have Dale as one of its key advisors. She co-curates on-stage presenters, and connects our brand with key audience members.