Tanner Bergsma

Tanner Bergsma is an autistic Canadian author, activist, and social entrepreneur who turned his experiences with adversity and homelessness into a mission to inspire change. A passionate advocate for youth, mental health, and social justice, he uses his voice to challenge the root causes of inequality—greed, power, and control. As a university student and TEDx speaker, Tanner shares his story of resilience to uplift others and build a more compassionate world. His work focuses on empowering individuals to find their inner light and rise above life’s struggles with courage and purpose.