TEDxStJohns

Speakers

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• Boluwaji Ogunyemi

  PROFESSOR, DERMATOLOGIST, WRITER, ADVOCATE

  Boluwaji Ogunyemi is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Memorial University and double board-certified Dermatologist in both Canada and the United States. As a writer, his work lies at the intersection of medicine, diversity, and sociology. He has been published in the New York Times, Globe and Mail, the Vancouver Sun, and Huffington Post. An advocate for diversity and inclusion, he spoke at the Atlantic Immigration Summit in St. John’s. Dr. Ogunyemi earned a BSc in Sociology & Medical Science from Western University before graduate studies in epidemiology and medical school at Memorial University, where he served as Medical Student Society President, followed by specialization in Dermatology at UBC where he was named Chief Resident and Royal College Convocation Speaker. He has served in leadership positions within many medical organizations and has won a number of national and international awards for accomplishments in research, advocacy, academics, writing and leadership.

• Dr. Delores V. Mullings

  PROFESSOR, 100 ACCOMPLISHED BLACK WOMEN HONOREE

  A member of a large extended family and mother of two living adult children. Associate Professor at Memorial University School of Social Work, the recipient of the President’s Award for Outstanding Teaching (Faculty,) the WYCA Woman of Distinction Award - Teaching and Mentorship and a 100 Accomplished Black Women Honoree. Her scholarly interests fall under the umbrella of Anti-Black racism and Critical Race theoretical orientation through which she explores topics such as decolonization the classroom, anti-Black racism in education and employment, whiteness and white privilege in higher education, community service learning, community engagement, Black parenting, Caribbean Canadian older adults, settlement and integration. Delores integrates adult learning principles and a variety of teaching pedagogy to challenge and engage students in ways that respect their knowledge, life experiences, agency, and differing subject locations.

• Earle G. Hall

  ENTREPRENEUR, VETERAN, NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCHER

  Born and raised in Placentia, NL, Earle G. Hall is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, visionary and innovator in several fields of technology. Earle is a graduate of the Royal Military College and a Veteran Officer. He holds a master’s degree in Public Administration and is pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Psychology. Earle is the CEO of AXES.ai, a blockchain based IoT Fintech present in more than 45 counties. He is the Gaming Standards Association Blockchain Chair and advocate for responsible gaming. Earle focuses on big data, information correlation, predictability and behaviour triggers. Earle’s research focuses on neuroscience, human behaviour, purpose and personal growth. He is an acclaimed keynote speaker in technology and psychology and has spoken all over the world at events such as TEDx and Wanderlust. Earle is a proud dad of an incredible son and believes children are born to follow their dreams and aspirations.

• Megan Forsey

  PERSONAL TRAINER, DJ, YUNG DUMB EDUCATION COORDINATOR

  Megan Forsey is from Corner Brook, Newfoundland. She’s a Personal Trainer, Techno DJ (Stage name L.O.A) and Education Coordinator at Yung Dumb. Megan has a Master of Arts in Socio-Legal Studies. She believes that ‘gaining perspective outside of your everyday’ means putting yourself into new experiences to expand your understanding of the world around you. Megan wants to create safer spaces for patrons of the electronic music community throughout the city which are more community-oriented. She hopes to also help destigmatize the electronic music community.

• Michael Conway

  For over a decade, Magician Michael Conway has toured the province surprising and engaging audiences everywhere. His style of performance is a blend between vegas showmanship and hilarious comedic timing, and he will surprise, shock, and mystify you. Michael has played for crowds of all ages and sizes, from intimate parties to sold out theatres.

• Paul David Power

  WRITER, ACTOR, DIRECTOR; OWNER, POWER PRODUCTIONS

  Paul David Power has spent the past 20 years working as a writer, actor, director and communications professional - including dramatic script for the stage. His formal training includes holding a BA in English with a concentration in theatre and a BAA in Journalism. His work includes directing and acting with the Shakespeare by the Sea Festival in NL, President of the Liffey Players Drama Society in AB, and Artistic Director for Hubcity Theatre in NB. Paul was one of 13 Deaf, disabled and Mad Arts Leaders from across the country who participated in the National Art Centre's 2016-17 Cycle. Paul currently heads his own NL based production company - Power Productions – a professional theatre company dedicated to the development of works and artists with a focus on the disabled Deaf and MAD Arts domain.

• Veronica Dymond

  WRITER, STAND UP COMEDIAN, CARTOONIST

  Veronica Dymond is a writer, comedian, and cartoonist from St. John’s who enjoys candlelit dinners, long walks on the beach, and summarizing her life in 100 words or less. Veronica has headlined stand-up shows at the LSPU Hall and the Braxton Comedy Festival and her writing has been featured on CBC and Cracked.com. She tackles subjects from the mundane to the profane with a deadpan wit and easy charm. A born nerd and a trained educator, Veronica sees comedy as an opportunity to enlighten as well as entertain, and is excited to share her insights on the philosophy of comedy.