Shoham Arad is a designer and the Director of the TED Fellows Program, one of the most dynamic and prestigious fellowships in the world. She leads a network spanning 97 countries. The Program's nearly 500 Fellows represent every discipline from medicine and astrophysics to contemporary art and poetry. Through her work, she helps thought leaders formulate, grow and communicate their groundbreaking ideas through multiple platforms that impact all sectors of society, from art to healthcare. She has helped over 300 speakers reach audiences of millions around the world. She also teaches design at Parsons and RISD, and serves as a collaborator and board member at international arts and social impact organizations.