Past TEDx event
TEDxCIS University
Leading Change through Education, Business, and Human Rights
Speakers
Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.
Anthony Verrecchio
Professor
Originally from the Philadelphia area and based in Spain for nearly two decades, Anthony Verrecchio has dedicated his career to education, human rights, media, and culture. As Executive Director of RFK Human Rights Spain and professor at CIS University, he combines global awareness, critical thinking, and a strong belief in the power of education to inspire meaningful change.
Daniela Rubio
Student
She is a student-athlete who competes at a national level, balancing academic focus with elite performance. Driven, disciplined, and relentlessly focused, she embodies the mindset of a champion, proving that success is built through consistency, grit, and showing up when it matters most.
Grace Beaufort
Student
Grace is a Canadian based in Madrid, an International Studies student, passionate debater, and future lawyer. Fluent in three languages and fueled by café con leche, she brings sharp perspective, global insight, and unstoppable ambition to everything she does.
Karyn Suarez
Professor
Karyn is an executive communication coach who helps leaders walk in, stand out, and own the room. An award-winning professor and international speaker, she transforms the way you communicate, so you’re not just heard; you are unforgettable.
Leticia Errandonea
Student
A resilient university student, she has transformed her cancer journey into a powerful source of strength and perspective. Now living and studying from her wheelchair, she inspires others with the belief that while we can’t always choose our path, we can choose how we walk it—and that is where true power lies.
Zachary Zemmels
Student Athlete Coordinator + CIS University former student
Zach is the type of person who refuses to go home—building a place for himself out in the world. A former CIS University student, he specializes in matching student-athletes with opportunities and learning experiences most of them didn't even know existed.
