TEDxYouth@WesTech

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Phantay-Zha Devaux

  Phantay-Zha is a senior at BCIT She is set to begin studying Biochemistry at Coastal Carolina University and plans to become a neurosurgeon. Phantay-Zha's talk is about the sometimes unrealistic expectations that parents place on children.

• Alexandra Pantry

  Alex is a sophomore in electronics at BCIT. She plans on becoming an electrical engineer. She wants to be a pioneer in her religion. Her talk is about breaking stereotypes.

• Senam Dorku

  Senam is a senior in health occupations. She plans on continuing her education to become a pediatric RN. Her talk is about beauty standards and their affect on society.

• Dante Foggy

  Dante, a senior, is attending Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island to finish his training in Culinary Arts. Last year, Dante won the Food Network's Teen Chopped Tournament. His talk examines the challenges that young people in America face.

• Valerie Montrose

  Valerie is a junior in marketing. Her goals is to become an urban and regional city planner. She plans to attend Cornell University to complete her education and wishes to use her knowledge to empower and organize disenfranchised communities in Africa. Her talk is on the power that media has to influence peoples' thoughts and perceptions.

• Darrell Stewart

  Darrell is a senior at BCIT. HIs talk is on living in a post-racial society.

• Angelita Martinez

  Angelita is a senior at BCIT. She was recently accepted to West Point University and will be attending in the fall. Her talk is on gender roles in the 21st century.