TEDxYouth@BWYA

Speakers

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

• Arya Shi

  Student

  Arya is a middle school student who is passionate about storytelling and using her voice to share meaningful experiences. Through her stories, she explores the journey of developing resilience, determination, and perseverance. Arya hopes her words encourage others to face challenges with courage and to find strength in their own stories.

• Dora Mu

  Student

  Dora is a published author and soon‑to‑be high school graduate who is passionate about storytelling and the creative journey of becoming a writer. Through her work, she shares the challenges, discoveries, and growth that come with developing an authentic voice at a young age. Dora is dedicated to inspiring others to embrace their stories and pursue creative expression with confidence.

• Jason Tong

  Student

  Jason is a well‑read high school student with a passion for challenging paradigms and questioning the assumptions that shape the world around us. Deeply interested in psychology and the interpretation of reality, he explores how human perception influences belief, behavior, and truth. As he prepares to graduate, Jason looks forward to joining a new community where he can continue to ask difficult questions and inspire others to rethink their ideas.

• Ralf Mayenberger

  Teacher / Gamer / Creator

  Ralf is an avid gamer, game creator, and RPG enthusiast with a deep passion for tabletop role‑playing games. He values the collaborative storytelling and strong sense of community that RPGs create, and he especially enjoys bringing people together through shared play. Beyond the table, Ralf is fascinated by the overlap between role‑playing games and the real world, exploring how game mechanics, decision‑making, and narrative shape human behavior and understanding.

• Scott Ramon

  Artist / Painter / Teacher

  Scott is a passionate artist and educator who finds joy in sharing creativity with both his students and the wider community. His work is deeply influenced by a fascination with symbolism, using visual language to convey meaning, emotion, and story. Through teaching and artistic practice, Scott encourages others to look beyond the surface and discover the powerful ideas embedded within art.