TEDxCocoaBeach has invited John Torres, an award-winning news columnist to emcee the March 23rd event. The emcee is responsible for keeping the show rolling, introducing the speakers, and inviting conversation during the breaks.
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John Torres is an award-winning news columnist, podcaster and author. He graduated from Fordham University and has worked for United Press International and Gannett. John has authored more than 60 non-fiction books for middle-schoolers. In his spare time John loves to write and perform music , act on stage in community theater, reading on the beach and spending time with his family.