March 20, 2019 - TEDxTysons (www.tedxtysons.com) hosted its first-ever Open Mic Night. Organized in partnership with The Alden Theatre and powered by EAI Technologies. Laurie Zappulla was among the top 25 speakers selected to deliver a 3-minute pitch of her big idea to a panel of Talent Scouts that included Ambassador John Heffern, Nicole Jones, Michael Morales, and Sherrita Wilkins.