TEDxYouth@WCHS

Speakers

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

• Aleena Fasihuzzaman

  Aleena Fasihuzzaman is a 14-year-old student at Winston Churchill High School who is passionate about creating positive change in the world. She has a strong love for activism and hopes to inspire others to get involved and make a difference.

• Alex Grigoriadis

  Alex Grigoriadis is currently a student at Winston Churchill High School, with a passion for understanding how people spend their time and what truly matters in life. After moving from Greece to the United States in elementary school, he learned the importance of balancing priorities and staying connected with family across distances. This experience shaped his perspective on presence, choices, and meaningful living. Alongside academics, he has dedicated time to volunteering, supporting his community, and caring for dogs, which taught him valuable lessons about patience and purpose. In his free time, he enjoys playing football, fitness, and reflecting on how small daily decisions can create a more intentional life. He seeks to use his experiences to help others recognize the value of time and foster more meaningful, connected communities .

• Anya Nagpal

  Anya Nagpal is a senior at Winston Churchill High School with a strong passion for technology. Outside the classroom, she enjoys practicing yoga and recently earned her training certification, combining her interest in wellness with personal growth.

• Liza Bogdanovskaya

  Liza Bogdanovskaya is a high school junior and co-founder of Inspire Art, a nonprofit bringing non-clinical art therapy to hospitals, senior homes, and community centers. Her work blends science, service, and storytelling, fueled by a curiosity about the brain-body connection. Outside of speaking, she holds a TEDx license at her school and is currently working with her team to organize their second annual event.

• Mason Hu

  Mason Hu is a junior at Winston Churchill High School and a dedicated member of the wrestling team. Beyond the mat, he is constantly striving to challenge himself and grow both as an athlete and a student.

• Parsa Shakeri

  Parsa Shakeri is a junior at Winston Churchill. He has moved half a dozen times between 4 states and has traveled to 17 different countries. These experiences have given him a unique perspective on how different places shape the way we live and think. Outside of school, Parsa enjoys reading books, traveling, and hiking.

• Reza Pourmand

  Reza Pourmand is a senior at Winston Churchill High School. He enjoys partaking in medical research and addressing the divide between medical resources and poverty, competing as a taekwondo athlete, and volunteering at his local fire department. In his free time he likes to read, hang out with friends, and walk around his neighborhood.

• Sarrah Fahmy

  Sarrah Fahmy is a 14-year-old freshman at Winston Churchill High School with a strong interest in entrepreneurship, leadership, and biomedical engineering. She is passionate about learning and spreading awareness on the intersection of science and technology, especially in areas that can drive real-world change. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, baking, listening to music, and drawing. Her goal is to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the world in the fields of biomedical engineering and artificial intelligence.

• Scarlet Weinstein

  Scarlet Weinstein is a 9th grader at Winston Churchill Highschool. Her speech is on the common conditions, causes, and inevitable endings that come with back pain. It ranges from 10-13 minutes and will take you through all the main points in detail.

• Troy Chou

  Troy is a junior at Winston Churchill High School. He enjoys being outdoors, often hiking, biking, and going on campouts, carrying his camera to capture memories any moment he can get. He’s just gotten into public speaking, and hopes that he can inspire others through his words.