TEDxCherryCreekHS

Speakers

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• Anjan Kasi Sampath

  Software Architect

  Anjan Kasi is a software architect, performance coach for teens, and creator of the VISIONx™ framework, training Gen Z to confidently own their value and stand out—building successful careers from day one. He’s a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, award-winning Toastmaster, and was featured in Business Innovators Magazine for his groundbreaking work on Gen Z. Learn more at www.anjankasispeaks.com

• Beth Sanborn

  Montgomery County School Safety Coordinator

  Dr. Beth J. Sanborn, retired School Resource Officer & Juvenile Detective, is the Montgomery County (PA) School Safety Coordinator. She oversees 400+ schools, serves on PASRO’s board, teaches for NASRO, authors books on school safety, and speaks nationwide on youth trends.

• Dr. Etel Leit

  Human Communication Expert

  Dr. Etel Leit is a TEDx speaker, 5x author, and PhD in Psychology, helping people repair love, rebuild trust, and communicate with clarity. Seen on CNN, FOX, and NBC, she works with individuals, couples, and organizations to replace disconnection with emotional safety. Her work blends science and story, helping people speak differently—so they can finally feel close again.

• Evgeniy Kharam

  Cybersecurity Architect and Consultant | Author

  Evgeniy Kharam has mastered the art of staying calm under pressure, both as a father of four and throughout his career. Today, he is a trusted advisor and consultant, guiding organizations through complex cybersecurity challenges while also teaching professionals how to communicate under stress. A second-time immigrant whose English is his third language, Evgeniy knows firsthand the fear and accent anxiety of finding your voice in a new country. His journey from nervous speaker to confident presenter inspired his book The Art of Soft Skills in Technical Sales and the creation of his Fear-to-Flow Communication Model, which uses breathwork to turn anxiety into clarity and confidence. Today, he combines technical expertise with communication coaching, helping people secure technologyand unlock their voice in high-pressure moments.

• Gavin Lira

  Co-Founder of The Empathy Firm (PR & Marketing Firm)

  Gavin Lira is a young entrepreneur and founder of three ventures at the intersection of AI and business. He launched Review My Tech, a platform dedicated to reviewing AI tools and software; Upgrade My Tech, a consulting and implementation firm that helps businesses integrate and, when necessary, develop custom AI solutions; and Master My Tech, an education-focused initiative that teaches both businesses and individuals how to leverage AI and automation effectively and practically. Featured in Forbes and a previous TEDx and international speaker, Gavin pioneered AI use in business before ChatGPT became mainstream. He helps businesses transform artificial intelligence into “genuine intelligence”—AI that sounds and thinks authentically like you instead of generating generic, robotic responses. In his TEDx Talk, Gavin Lira will share how anyone can move beyond basic AI usage to create outputs that add genuine value.

• James Trapp

  Strategic Advisor and Communications Coach

  From Princeton to the courtroom to the pulpit, James Trapp has bridged divides across law, leadership, and spirituality. A former attorney and global spiritual CEO, he now helps people connect across difference through one powerful tool: the practice of deep, open-hearted dialogue.

• Katherine Ning

  Student

  Katherine Ning is a fifteen year old sophomore at Cherry Creek High School. She competes in Cross Examination Debate, FBLA international business, competition math, and commercial dance. Katherine's goal is to challenge her current capabilities to be the best she can, and lift up other teens struggling through the teenage phase of life.

• Leslie Levito

  business strategist

  Leslie Levito is a business strategist, founder, and soul-led architect of entrepreneurial freedom. With 25+ years of experience, an MBA, and a fierce devotion to clarity, she helps women dismantle the systems that bind them—and build businesses aligned with their deepest truth. Blending strategic precision with intuitive insight, Leslie empowers women to lead with sovereignty and simplicity. Her work is the antidote to hustle—redefining success on your terms.

• Minesh Baxi

  Business and Financial Coach

  Minesh Baxi is a business coach and author who has reviewed over 10,000 DISC and Motivators assessments for top achievers and employees. With 25+ years of experience helping people discover their strengths, he equips parents and leaders to guide others toward fulfilling, purpose-driven lives. He has published 12 books including Stop Hiring Losers and Network Your Way To $100,000 and Beyond

• Saahil Baxi

  Student

  Saahil Baxi is a 17-year-old entrepreneur, video gamer, and cross country and track runner. Driven by curiosity and courage, he is diving into the worlds of sales, business, and marketing while still in high school. Saahil is passionate about inspiring other young people to believe in their potential and take bold steps toward building their own entrepreneurial journeys.

• Xander Keller

  Speaker, Coach, Facilitator | Building interdependent futures

  Xander Peer Keller is a speaker, coach, and facilitator with heart—drawing on interdependence, creativity, and everyday magic to build worlds where being different doesn’t mean being alone. Living with chronic illness and rooted in years of community practice, Xander shows how care, creativity, and interdependence can change the way we live and work together. They bring this vision to life through intuitive coaching, writing on Substack, hosting the Held Together podcast and live events, and facilitating groups, retreats, and workshops.