Past TEDx event

TEDxOlympia High School

Empowerment

Took placeApril 25, 20266:00 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT-7)
LocationOlympia, Washington, United States
FormatYouth
TEDxOlympia High School is a student-led event that brings together bold ideas, diverse voices, and inspiring stories from our community. Through a series of engaging talks, we explore innovation, identity, and the issues shaping our world today. Join us for a night of curiosity, connection, and ideas worth spreading.

Speakers

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

  • Clare Lanese

    Clare Lanese is a junior at Olympia High School. She has been studying ballet for 10 years at Studio West Dance Academy, and is deeply passionate about psychology, neuroscience, and mental health, with a strong interest in understanding how people think and experience the world. Outside of dance and academics, Clare enjoys spending time in nature, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, and spending time with friends and family.

  • Meika Lindgren

    Meika is a junior who is passionate about making sure everyone in her community feels seen and heard. She takes part in various leadership activities at Olympia High School, and currently serves as the secretary of both the junior class and National Honors Society. She also is the social media manager and co-captain of the OHS Gymnastics team. Additionally, she wants to pursue a future in medicine and founded Hearts & Hands club, which revolves around making cards and baskets for hospital patients as a way to ensure that patients in our community know that there are people in their corner, and also to spread awareness about medical experiences. In her free time she enjoys going to coffee shops and trying different drinks, traveling (especially to places with a beach), and spending time with friends and family.

  • Susanna Yan

    Susanna Yan is a student leader and advocate for youth empowerment. She founded her school’s Youth Empowerment Club to spread positivity among children and adolescents and to create supportive spaces where everyone feels valued. She serves as the second-year Class President for the Class of 2028, working to strengthen community and student voice. Susanna is interested in pursuing pediatrics and neurology, with a passion for researching neurological processes and early childhood brain development. She is also a second-year varsity member of her school’s drill team. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends, singing, and playing the piano and violin.

Organizing team