TEDxBISC Youth

Speakers

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• Ahmad Elhaggar

  Singer/Songwriter, Educator

  Ahmad is an Egyptian singer/songwriter, Producer, and Educator. He was born and raised within a family of musicians. In addition, he is both a graduate of the Higher Institute of Arabic music, as well as Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA, majoring in music production and arrangement. During his time in the United States, Ahmad had the privilege of performing next to world-renowned artists such as Carole King and Jason Mraz, as well as performing one of his original songs at the prestigious Boston Symphony Hall accompanied by the famed Boston Pops Orchestra. He continues to create music that blends traditional and modern sounds.

• Dalia Badrawi

  Endurance Athlete | Health & Wellness Coach | Founder of Connected Health

  Dalia Badrawi is an endurance athlete, health and wellness coach, and founder of Connected Health. A graduate of Boston College’s School of Education, she is a mother of three and a type 1 diabetic who began her athletic journey later in life and went on to qualify for three Ironman World Championships, complete multiple marathons and triathlons, and climb some of the world’s highest mountains, including Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Elbrus. Through her personal journey of discipline, resilience, and courage, Dalia has learned that growth begins when we step beyond comfort and challenge the “obvious” path. Today, she works with young people and adults to build confidence, strong habits, and a mindset rooted in possibility, proving that it is never too late to dream bigger and rewrite your story.

• H.E. Olivia Toderean

  Ambassador of Romania to the Arab Republic of Egypt

  H.E. Olivia Toderean is a Romanian career diplomat and currently serves as Romania’s Ambassador to Egypt. She has held senior positions within the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Director for Policy Planning and Director General for Global Affairs, overseeing relations with regions spanning the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She also served as Deputy Ambassador to Belgium and as chargé d’affaires. Before joining the MFA in 2003, she was an academic in International Relations at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj. She remains an active scholar, authoring and editing works on IR theory, development, gender, and foreign policy analysis. She holds an MA from the University of Manchester and a PhD from the National School of Political Science and Public Administration. An Ambassador by Presidential Decree since 2022, she has received Romania’s Diplomatic Merit honours in 2007 and 2019.

• Lina Fateen

  ‎Managing Director, Momentum Egypt

  Lina Fateen is Managing Director of Momentum Egypt with 30 years of communications experience. Starting as an intern at TMI in 1995, she rose to Regional Account Director for Unilever Mashreq. After roles at Leo Burnett and FP7/CAI, where she became Deputy Managing Director, she relaunched Momentum Egypt in 2016, transforming it into Egypt's first Full Brand Experience Agency, earning Great Place To Work Certified™ for three years. Lina has worked across diverse categories and markets including Egypt, Mashreq, Iraq, and Yemen. She's passionate about building companies - developing operations, systems, and culture - and committed to continuous learning and training programs. She is Co-Chair of the American Chamber Marketing Committee and WE Champion. She's been Grand Jury member for AME Awards and New York Festival, and judge for Mena Effies and Cristal Awards. A sought-after speaker, she's presented at Dubai Lynx, Creative Industry Summit, and TechUp Women Summit.

• Nermeen ElShakhs

  Psychologist, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist & Enneagram Specialist

  Nermeen ElShakhs is a psychologist, cognitive behaviour therapist, and transformational Enneagram coach with over 12 years of professional experience. She supports individuals in creating meaningful and sustainable change by fostering emotional awareness, overcoming limiting patterns, and developing greater confidence and resilience. Her approach integrates psychological and therapeutic principles with the Enneagram to help clients gain insight into underlying motivations and behavioural patterns, enabling lasting personal growth and self-acceptance. She believes that growth and transformation are always possible, regardless of life stage. She specialises in marriage and relationship counselling, parenting support, teen coaching, and corporate coaching. Her work incorporates family and systemic constellation methodologies, with a strong emphasis on conscious psychology, positive parenting, and the personal development of adolescents.