TEDxYouth@SantiagoSTEAM

Speakers

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

• Brynn Williams

  Brynn is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. She is a compassionate leader and an active member of her school community.

• Charlotte Tarin

  Charlotte Tarin is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. Any teacher at her school will share that Charlotte is always there to help. She stays after school to help clean up classrooms, is always ready to move equipment before and after school events, and she's the first to volunteer to be a mentor to younger students in need of a true role model.

• Cruz Kimball

  Cruz Kimball is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. He is a mature and responsible leader who envisioned, proposed, and initiated an innovative fundraising plan for his grade level's overnight science camp and end of year activities. Cruz is also a loving dog parent to his four-legged family member, Dexter.

• Dalila Smith

  Dalila Smith is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary school. Whether she's presenting an award at an assembly, being interviewed for district media, or making announcements on the loudspeaker, Dalila remains a prepared, enthusiastic, and dependable leader who truly exemplifies the values of her school.

• Emily Aguesse

  Emily is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. As a two-time gold level President's Volunteer Service Award recipient, Emily knows the power of hard work and giving back to her community. She has dedicated countless hours to the building and tending of her school's gardens and she has supported numerous Santiago STEAM Green environmental initiatives. From working before school recycling drives to attending after school guest speaker sessions, Emily's support has been key in her school's success as a Green Ribbon School through both the CA and US Departments of Education.

• Liliya Alter

  Liliya is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. Her keen artistic eye allows her to create the world she wants to see through a purposeful and joyful aesthetic. Whether she's putting in the work with her academics or pursuing a creative passion, Liliya is always kind, inspired, and welcoming to anyone in need of a friend or teammate.

• Lincoln Irwin

  Lincoln is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. A thoughtful leader and collaborator, Lincoln is always coming up with new ideas and making connections between his varied personal interests and the problems his teams are looking to solve.

• Madison Williams

  Madison Williams is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. A proactive leader, Madison stepped up as not only a speaker at her school's AI Conference but also as a collaborator and editor, supporting other speakers with their slide decks and presentation skills.

• Skylar Lazane

  Skylar is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. Her friends love that she is creative, kind, and has a joyful sense of humor. Skylar brightens any room she is in.

• Sophia Balasan

  Sophia Balasan is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. Her approach to making an impact is quiet but powerful. Her work ethic and focus are only matched by her skills as an artist. Sophia cares deeply about standing up for what is right and making the world a better place for everyone.

• Sophia Levesque

  Sophia is a sixth grade student at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School. She is an award-winning artist with accolades in sculpture and drawing, and she created the artwork for her school's 2024-2025 yearbook cover design. Sophia is a thoughtful and compassionate artist who consistently sparks joy and curiosity in her community.