TEDxBucknellUniversity

Speakers

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

• Kaitlyn Angelucci

  Undergraduate Student & Research Fellow in AI and Finance

  Kaitlin Angelucci is a Malesardi Scholar and student researcher at Bucknell University, where she studies the intersection of artificial intelligence and finance. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and developing solutions that help young people reclaim their time and attention in a world filled with digital distraction, recognizing time as a vital resource. Before college, she served as Student Council President and captain of both her cross-country and basketball teams while pursuing leadership, faith, and academic excellence. For years, she lived in constant motion, believing productivity defined her purpose; however, entering college prompted her to confront stillness and reflect on her identity beyond achievement. She now seeks to empower her generation to build healthier relationships with time, technology, and achievement so they can live not only successfully, but also intentionally and meaningfully.

• Kylie Aikey

  Associate Professor of Practice in Business Law; Practicing Attorney

  Kylie S. Aikey is an Associate Professor of Practice in Business Law at Bucknell University, a practicing attorney, and a law clerk, bringing both academic insight and real-world legal experience to her work. Whether in the classroom or the courtroom, she is driven by a central question: how do people make decisions? Kylie has published scholarship on innovative teaching and regularly speaks on student engagement and decision-making. Known for her dynamic and relatable approach, she challenges the idea that negotiation is only about deals and disputes. In her TEDx talk, Kylie invites audiences to rethink negotiation, arguing that the most important negotiation you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

• Lauren Strunk

  Associate Dean for Health and Wellness

  Dr. Lauren Strunk serves as Bucknell University’s Associate Dean of Health and Wellness, where she supports campus departments and initiatives that promote student well-being. With more than a decade of experience in college health and student affairs, she is dedicated to helping students navigate change and cultivate balance in their lives. An avid beekeeper, Dr. Strunk draws inspiration from the world of bees, often using her colonies as metaphors for the human experience. She believes bees offer valuable lessons about time, community, and the unique role each individual plays in the world.