Kris Engskov's April 2025 TEDx University of Washington Speech - Dementia needs a lot more thought

When Someone Talks About Your Mom on Her Birthday

Posted on April 16, 2025 by soei_admin2016

Kane Hall on the University of Washington (UW) campus holds a special place in my soul. Seven years ago, I attended my first TEDx conference at Kane Hall, a production by a few dozen UW students. That morning, at the conclusion of the programs, the host asked anyone in the audience who had ever dreamed Read more about When Someone Talks About Your Mom on Her Birthday[…]

On the Verge

Posted on February 20, 2020February 21, 2020 by soei_admin2016

The combination of excitement and nerves are palpable today. At 58 years old, I’m about to cross a threshold I set for myself in 1988. This redirect of life was a deliberate roadmap to step away from a comfortable role I was nearly born into. Staying would mean continued focus on fulfilling someone else’s vision. Read more about On the Verge[…]