Why I became a Change Agent | Amanda Nesheiwat | TEDxBergenCommunityCollege

Описание: My passion for creating positive change for people and the planet happened after a long time battling insecurities and self doubt. My presentation will be about how my life changed when I found what I am passionate about and why looking to the future and the potential that young people have to change the world inspires me. This inspiration is with me everyday in my work as the Environmental Director for the Town of Secaucus and as a UN Representative for the Foundation for Post Conflict Development.

Amanda currently works as the Environmental Director for the Town of Secaucus, NJ. She is a Commissioner for the town as well as chairwoman of their Environmental Committee. She is an organizer and environmental activist and is passionate about sustainable development and combatting climate change. She was a youth delegate in conferences such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Doha, Qatar where she was the State Department Liaison for the delegation. Amanda has been trained by Climate Reality Corps to effectively present information about climate change as a climate reality leader since 2013. Amanda has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Environmental Science. Amanda is a recipient of the 2014 United Nations ATOP International Day of Peace Award alongside Dr. Patch Adams for her work in Environmental Sustainability and was listed as one of the top 50 Most Influential People of Hudson County, NJ.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx