Gabrielle Bainbridge

Business leader, Connector, Entrepreneur, Startup, Student

Gaby Bainbridge is a student at the Webb School of Knoxville, where she combines her passions for writing, history, athletics, and innovation. She is a first-chair violinist in the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra, dedicating over 10 hours each week to her craft, and competes at the varsity level in cross country and track & field, contributing to a team currently ranked #1 in the state of Tennessee. Beyond the classroom and athletics, Gaby is a driven entrepreneur in the edtech space. She is the co-founder of Unified Track, a platform designed to support high school counselors and students through predictive analytics and student success tracking. Gaby was accepted into the Stanford University Summer Session, where she is earning college credit and training with the Stanford track and field team. She is also leading the effort to organize TEDxWebbSchoolofKnoxville, curating student speakers to amplify youth perspectives. A passionate learner and leader, Gaby brings curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of purpose to everything she takes on.

I'm passionate about using technology to make education more equitable and effective for all students. As the co-founder of Unified Track, I’ve helped build an AI platform that empowers school counselors with early warning data to support at-risk students. I’m equally driven by my love of music, I've been playing violin for over a decade and currently serve as first chair in the Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra. Athletics is another big part of who I am. As a varsity runner and state champion in track and cross country, I thrive in high-performance, team-focused environments. Whether it’s on the track, on stage, or building tech to improve schools, I’m fueled by curiosity, discipline, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

Students should be empowered to ask better questions, explore topics deeply, and think critically about the information they encounter. In a world full of noise, learning how to do thoughtful, independent research is one of the most powerful tools we can have.

Business, Education, Music, Psychology

When I was 7 years old, my dad spoke at a TEDx event, and I remember sitting in the audience completely captivated. It was my first time seeing how powerful a single idea, shared the right way, could be. That experience stuck with me and made me realize how effective TED talks can be in inspiring change and sparking curiosity.

People don’t know I’m good at finding patterns in complex ideas and turning them into clear, compelling stories, whether it’s through writing, speaking, or research. I love connecting the dots and helping others see things in a new way.