TEDxGulliver Prep

Speakers

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

• Ajar Shadieva

  Author | Women's Rights & Human Rights Advocate

  Ajar Shadieva is a member of Gulliver Prep’s Class of 2027 with strong interests in women's rights, education, and political science. She is the author of Ala-Kachuu: Between Custom and Crime, which examines the practice of bride kidnapping in Kyrgyzstan. Through her writing and advocacy, she explores the tension between cultural tradition and human rights and challenges the ways harmful practices can survive when familiarity and silence are mistaken for acceptance.

• Amaya Mejia

  Founder of Oliolly | Student

  Amaya Mejia is a member of Gulliver Prep’s Class of 2027 and a student broadcast anchor with a passion for storytelling and social impact. She is the founder of Oliolly, a purpose-driven hair accessory brand that gives back to children in Guatemala. Through her work, she demonstrates that young people do not have to wait for experience, perfect circumstances, or permission to begin making a meaningful difference.

• Austin Moore-Farrow

  Artist & Creative Activist

  Austin Moore-Farrow is a creative artist whose work explores the intersection of art, activism, community, and the systems shaping modern creative industries. Through his work with Bulletproof Soul, he examines how artists can move beyond simply producing content and use creative projects as tools for advocacy, organizing, and meaningful change. His TEDx talk argues that some of the most impactful creative work combines artistic conviction with real-world action.

• Daniella Valeriano

  Regional Director, Pan-LATAM at Meta

  Daniella Valeriano is a business leader whose personal and professional journey has been shaped by resilience, responsibility, and persistence. After losing her parents at a young age, she took on major responsibilities for her family and eventually rebuilt her life and career after leaving Venezuela. Her TEDx talk reflects on how difficult circumstances may shape a person without having to determine the future they ultimately create.

• Jaden Lee

  Student | International Relations & Political Economy

  Jaden Lee is a member of Gulliver Prep’s Class of 2027 with a strong interest in international relations and political economy. He is passionate about bridging polarized communities and addressing global issues. His TEDx talk challenges the idea that young people are politically disengaged because of apathy and instead examines how structural barriers can prevent younger generations from having a meaningful role in the democratic systems whose consequences they will inherit.

• Lucia Lopresti

  Student | Global Politics & Economics

  Lucia Lopresti is a member of Gulliver Prep’s Class of 2028 with a strong interest in global politics and economics. She is particularly interested in how opportunity is shaped not only by individual ability, but by access to the tools and resources that allow people to grow. Her TEDx talk explores how communication and language can become powerful forms of access that open doors to opportunity.

• Luiza Padoveze Goncalves

  Student | Theater, Art & Global Politics

  Luiza Padoveze Goncalves is a member of Gulliver Prep’s Class of 2027 with a strong passion for the arts, particularly theater, as well as global politics. She is interested in the intersection of society and culture and in the ways art reflects the world around us. Her TEDx talk uses productions of Cabaret across different eras to explore how theater can serve as a reflection of cultural, political, and social change.

• Max Bardini Trigueiro Tabatchnik

  Student-Athlete | Business & Sports Management

  Max Bardini Trigueiro Tabatchnik is a member of Gulliver Prep’s Class of 2027 and a student-athlete who has participated in football, basketball, and lacrosse. He has also focused much of his coursework on business and hopes to combine his interests in sports and business through sports management. His TEDx talk explores how small, intentional interactions can build stronger relationships, communities, and a greater sense of belonging.

• Nicolas Bellinatti Grineberg

  Founder of TEDxGulliverPrep & Creative Media Creator

  Nicolas Bellinatti Grineberg is a member of Gulliver Prep’s Class of 2026, a student media producer, storyteller, and the founder and president of TEDxGulliverPrep. His background spans broadcast journalism, live production, digital storytelling, editing, and creative media. His TEDx talk explores how online platforms can move beyond passive consumption and become tools for creating genuine relationships, influence, and real-world impact.

• Pedro Porto

  VP Content & Creative at Miami Dolphins, F1 Miami GP, Miami Open & Hard Rock Stadium

  Pedro Porto is a media and creative executive whose career has centered on storytelling, brand strategy, and building teams around major cultural and entertainment brands. He currently leads integrated media for the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium, working across sports, live events, and entertainment. Throughout his career, he has combined creative leadership with a strong interest in coaching and personal development. His TEDx talk explores how the growth we experience personally, including the way we understand ourselves, communicate, and lead others, can ultimately become one of our greatest professional strengths.

• Sebastian Taylor

  Student | Political Discourse & Social Media

  Sebastian Taylor is a member of Gulliver Prep’s Class of 2028 with an interest in political discourse, social media, and how people engage with opposing viewpoints. His TEDx talk examines how algorithms, polarization, and the way we communicate can quietly shift what we consider moderate or extreme, encouraging audiences to listen, question, and remain open to changing their minds.