TEDxUnionville HS

Speakers

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

• Aditi Chodavarapu

  High School Student

  Aditi Chodavarapu is a 10th grade student at Unionville. Aditi is a dedicated musician, studying classical guitar, performing in musicals, and singing in multiple choir ensembles. She is also involved in her school’s debate program, where she competes in Lincoln-Douglas debate. Outside of school, you’ll find her nose in a new book, crafting trinkets out of clay, or with the people she loves - whether that’s playing TacoCatGoatCheesePizza with her sister or having a Harry Potter movie-marathon with her friend. In her talk, Aditi reflects on the spaces that have shaped her into the person she is today, inviting her audience to reflect on the “rooms” that have shaped them, too.

• Alicia Chou

  High School Student

  Alicia Chou is a sophomore at Unionville High School and an active member of the Unionville community. She participates in a variety of clubs, including Unionville Post, TSA, and Model UN, where she holds leadership roles and contributes to student-led initiatives. Outside of school, Alicia volunteers regularly with local organizations and tutors students at Mathnasium. In her free time, Alicia enjoys exploring her interests in writing, behavioral sciences, and music. Through her speech, she hopes to encourage others to recognize their own strengths, challenge the habit of comparison, and define success on their own terms.

• Clark Davis

  Community Education Director, KACS

  Clark serves as the Community Education Director at Kennett Area Community Service (KACS), where he oversees programs like Getting Ahead, Staying Ahead, and Financial Empowerment. His work focuses on building pathways out of poverty through connection and community support in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Before joining KACS, Clark spent seven years teaching high school Spanish in Delaware followed by four years as a bilingual caseworker and program coordinator at LCH Health and Community Services in Kennett Square. This combination of direct service and education gives him a unique perspective on how connections, and not just resources, create lasting change. In his talk "Creating Connections: The Seven-Minute Gap," Clark explores what happens when extreme wealth and deep poverty exist side by side in the same community, and challenges us to rethink what it means to be neighbors.

• Dhilan Chopra

  High School Student

  Dhilan Chopra is a high school student who balances academic competition, leadership, and athletics. He competes in Public Forum debate, where he develops skills in research, critical thinking, and public speaking. Dhilan is also involved in FBLA and Investment Club, which have shaped his interest in leadership, economics, and strategic decision-making. In addition, he is an active member of Key Club, focusing on service and community engagement. Finally, as an athlete in baseball and golf, Dhilan emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and resilience that extend beyond sports into his academic and leadership pursuits. In his TED talk, Dhilan hopes to discuss how the words and actions of teachers affect student performance through the Pygmalion Effect.

• Jinny Zhao

  High School Student

  Jinny Zhao is a junior at Unionville High School. Just as any student trying to balance their passions with required school work, you can find Jinny all over the place. During lunch, she could be anywhere from the choir room to the Science in a Bag club meeting. In school, you can often find her doodling in her math notes or crashing out over the choreography in the school musical. Outside of school hours, she can be spotted at Chester County Youth Orchestra pretending she practiced her music or at the local hospital playing piano in the lobby. Obviously, for Jinny, music and art is a big part of her life. But with age comes new technology that threaten the bane of her existence. Jinny hopes to put a spotlight on AI art and its implications before art becomes nothing more than a prompt.

• Mahima Basker

  High School Student

  Mahima Basker is currently a sophomore at Unionville High School. She is an active participant in several school programs, including Unionville Post, Speech and Debate, multiple choir ensembles, and French Honor Society. Outside of school, she has pursued and performed Indian Classical music for the last 10 years and volunteers in her community. In her free time, Mahima enjoys listening to music, watching movies, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. Through her TEDx talk, she hopes to highlight the unique power of movie theaters and inspire others to help keep their magic alive.

• Paridhi Jain

  High School Student

  Paridhi is a current junior at Unionville High School. In school, she is involved in various clubs ranging from DECA to UHS Henna Club. She values learning how to apply henna because it allows her to become more connected to her creative personality and her community. Paridhi also loves spending time with other people by playing club volleyball, participating in the UHS Dance Team, and volunteering at KACS Childcare Workshops. In her free time, she enjoys building forts with her younger brother, watching movies, and playing just dance with her friends. In her talk with Tiffany, she hopes to show how a small opportunity and initiative can lead to numerous long lasting connections.

• Tiffany Truong

  High School Student

  At UHS, Tiffany is involved in various clubs from speech and debate to yearbook club. Outside of school, she likes to explore her creative side; for instance, she is a writer and photographer for an upcoming magazine, Sightlines! She enjoys helping others, whether it is volunteering or simply showing her friend how to solve a math problem. In her talk with Paridhi, Tiffany hopes to explore how a small project can lead to a strong connection with her partner, Paridhi.