TEDxMerryland Intl School Youth

Speakers

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• Abhinav Abraham

  Abhinav Abraham is a 15-year-old high school student who is an aspiring musician, photographer and public speaker. He loves thinking in unique ways, and is curious about prominent ideas around us that are often overlooked. Passionate about sharing different perspectives, he loves to encourage people to look at familiar things in different ways.

• Ahmed Al Halwagy

  Ahmed Al Halwagy is a student with a strong interest in global systems, economics, and the hidden connections that shape the modern world. He enjoys exploring how businesses, governments, and individuals are linked through history and supply chains, and how small actions can lead to large-scale impact. Through his research and public speaking, Ahmed aims to encourage others to think critically about how interconnected our world really is.

• Aiesha Shabbar

  Aiesha is a 14-year-old student interested in stories and fictional worlds. She is constantly learning new things and exploring big ideas and can often be found with her nose in a book.

• Anshika Swain

  Anshika is a 15-year-old student with a wide range of interests, including music, dance, and art—but not nearly enough patience to pursue all of them at once. She procrastinates more than she should, yet she always tries her best to get everything done. This talk comes from her experience of balancing her desire to do everything, the pressure of academics, and the messy reality of growing up as a teenager, all while trying to figure things out.

• Chanudi Vihansa

  Chanudi is a youth speaker passionate about mental wellbeing, productivity, and sustainable success. She focuses on challenging hustle culture and encouraging young people to prioritize their health as the foundation for long-term performance and growth.

• Choudhry Jabir

  Choudhry Jabir is a driven student with a strong focus on business and economics. He's curious, analytical, and always looking for practical ways to apply knowledge beyond the classroom. Outside academics, he's engaged in all types public speaking and enjoy projects that challenge his perspective and pushes him to think critically. He also likes to push himself to become the best version of himself mentally, and physically. Known for a calm, confident approach, he tries to balance ambition with a laid-back outlook.

• Ehan Haris

  A student with strong interest in technology, systems and how digital design influences human behaviour

• Eva Mary John

  Eva Mary John is an inspiring 8-year-old Grade 3 student with a passion for exploration and a deep curiosity for the world around her. With an eagerness to learn and embrace big ideas, Eva is dedicated to being a sustainability advocate, championing the health of both people and the planet. Her motto, "to improve the Earth and its life to quality," reflects her commitment to making a positive impact. With a heart full of dreams and a mind open to new experiences, Eva is determined to inspire others to care for their health and the environment, working towards a brighter, sustainable future.

• Gitanjali Unnithan

  Gitanjali, a Grade 10 student, has a deep curiosity about how technology shapes everyday life. Fascinated by the technology and vision behind the apps we use every day, Gitanjali explores how ideas turn into digital products that influence how we learn, connect, shop, and think.

• Irene Mehvish Musliar

  Irene Mehvish Musliar is an 8-year old student speaker who explores kindness, empathy, and integrity through a child’s perspective.

• Jared Kollamana Jem

  Jared Kollamana Jem is a Grade 3 student who balances strong academic ability with creative expression. He has a deep love for language and storytelling, and enjoys sharing stories, reciting poems, and developing imaginative ideas. Jared also expresses himself through singing, showcasing confidence and creativity from a young age. Academically, he demonstrates strong mathematical skills and a keen interest in coding, problem-solving, and working with numbers. A confident, talented, and well-rounded learner, Jared has also delivered a mature and self-assured presentation at a TEDx event, reflecting his enthusiasm for learning and his ability to excel across multiple disciplines.

• Jessica Joys

  Jessica learned the hard way that a hollow "sorry" can fracture a friendship. Now as a high school student in MIS , she explores how the words we use carelessly can become the tools we need to connect intentionally. This talk is born from that lesson

• Manasvi Sinha

  Manasvi Sinha is a 13-year-old student speaker, trained Kathak dancer, and a Dan 2 black belt in Karate. Through years of balancing classical dance and martial arts, Manasvi developed a passion for self-growth, individuality, and understanding the real value of being true to oneself in a world driven by comparison. Through reflection and personal insight, Manasvi encourages people to embrace who they are and turn their uniqueness into strength.

• Nirvaan Bhardwaj

  Nirvaan is an 8-year-old Grade 3 student at Merryland International School who enjoys learning, problem-solving, and exploring new ideas. He has a strong interest in mathematics and puzzles, and recently secured 3rd place globally in the International Math Olympiad. Outside academics, Nirvaan loves solving the Rubik’s Cube (often in under 30 seconds), playing chess, exploring world geography, and learning new skills - from languages like Spanish to portrait drawing. Curious by nature, he enjoys understanding how things work and constantly challenges himself to learn something new.

• Rida Faiyaz

  Rida is a student speaker focused on identity, purpose, and the power of mindset. Through thoughtful reflection, Rida examines how personal values and lived experiences form the foundation of leadership, ambition, and lasting success.

• Veekshitha Nallamothu

  Veekshitha is a Grade 10 student with a strong interest in computers, math and sports. I developed an interest in public speaking at the age of 12 and have since enjoyed expressing ideas and perspectives on diverse topics.