TEDxKings Mills Youth

Speakers

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• Anika Nattamai

  Anika Nattamai is a junior at the University of Cincinnati majoring in Health Science and aspiring to become a Physician Assistant. Alongside her interest in healthcare, her deepest passion lies in Indian classical arts. She has trained in Bharatanatyam for 14 years under Guru Smt. Anupama Mirle and completed her Arangetram in 2024. She has also studied Carnatic vocal music for over a decade and completed her solo vocal graduation recital the same year. For Anika, Bharatanatyam is more than performance. In a world filled with distraction, the art form asks the body, mind, emotion, rhythm, expression, and attention to come together in a single moment. Anika currently serves as Co-Captain of UC Laya, the University of Cincinnati’s Indian classical dance team, where she enjoys mentoring dancers and sharing the richness of Indian culture. Through both dance and healthcare, she hopes to help others discover the value of lifelong learning,

• Aruna Ramamurthy

  "Aruna is a Yoga teacher's college (which is a yoga alliance accredited at-home certification) certified in trapeze yoga, 200 hour certification, Science of Stretching (gravity yoga), Breath coach. After going through a traumatic fire incident in 1995, a survivor of 3rd degree burns to 45% of her body, she is a phoenix bird with a warrior spirit who wants to Empower other individuals, leave a legacy behind her with Yoga, Sound healing therapy, Guided Meditation, Neuroscience based Success and Empowerment coaching sessions. She always comes from her heart space filled with unconditional love, Integrity and abundant Blessings when she shares her knowledge with her clients. Aruna received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Madras, India. She holds a Medical Massage Therapy license in the state of Ohio since 2008. Aruna has also had intensive training in precision neuromuscular therapy. She is certified in Nurturing the Mother pregnancy massage, ashiatsu-barefoot massage and bamboo-fusion massage and spinal reflex therapy, functional movement techniques. She has served as a Program Advisory committee member for Dayton and Cincinnati school of Medical Massage. She enjoyed serving as an Instructor in Cincinnati School of Medical Massage for few years and volunteering at local hospital providing Healing touch therapy to Oncology patients.

• Beverly Richards

  I’m Beverly Richards, known locally as the Cincinnati SEO Ninja, and I help businesses do one very important thing: GET FOUND. Search has changed dramatically. Today, being visible isn't just about ranking on Google. Businesses need to be found and understood across Google Search, Google Maps, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, Bing, and other AI-powered search platforms. At LDR Design Agency, we combine professional website design with SEO, Local SEO, AEO, GEO, content marketing, Google Business Profile optimization, and AI search visibility strategies to build a stronger digital presence for our clients. I've spent more than 15 years helping businesses improve their online visibility, and I've watched SEO evolve from keywords and rankings into something much bigger. Today, search engines and AI platforms are looking for businesses that demonstrate relevance, expertise, authority, trust, and strong local signals. That’s where I come in. My specialty is looking at the entire digital footprint — your website, content, Google Business Profile, Maps presence, directories, reviews, social media, competitors, and search performance — and identifying opportunities to make your business easier to find. I especially enjoy working with small and midsized businesses that want practical marketing strategies rather than confusing jargon or cookie-cutter SEO packages. My philosophy is simple: Your website shouldn't just look good. Your marketing shouldn't just generate reports. Your business should GET FOUND.

• Clayton Hicks

  "Clay Hicks is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and the Founder & CEO of H7 Network, an international relationship-development organization built on a simple belief: meaningful relationships change lives. After conducting more than 9,800 one-to-one conversations throughout his career with strangers, Clay discovered that the strongest relationships—whether in business, leadership, or everyday life—grow in the same order: Connect, Serve, and Ask® He is the creator of ChampionOS™, a relationship-development framework that helps individuals intentionally build trust, create opportunities, and strengthen the relationships that matter most. Through his books, workshops, and keynote presentations, Clay has inspired thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to shift their focus from chasing outcomes to investing in people. Clay is the author of multiple books, including Connect, Serve, Ask your way to Success, and speaks internationally on the power of intentional relationships, leadership, and personal growth. His work challenges conventional thinking by demonstrating that success isn't built through better transactions, but through stronger human connections. Whether he's speaking from a stage, coaching leaders, or building communities, Clay's mission remains the same: to help people become the kind of person others trust, remember, and want to grow with—because when we focus on the relationship first, better outcomes naturally follow."

• Fatemeh Hajihosseini

  "Fatemeh Hajihosseini is the Chief of Operations & Development at Women Walking West, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping foreign-born women overcome barriers and achieve their educational goals. She is a passionate educator and advocate for women's education and empowerment, believing that education has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for future generations. Through her work, Fatemeh leads initiatives that connect women with educational resources, mentorship, leadership development, and workforce opportunities. She collaborates with educators, community leaders, and organizations to build programs that empower women to reach their full potential and become leaders in their families, workplaces, and communities. As a speaker, Fatemeh is passionate about inspiring young people to embrace curiosity, lifelong learning, and the courage to make a positive impact. She believes every individual has the ability to create meaningful change, regardless of where they begin, and is committed to encouraging the next generation of leaders to use their voices, talents, and education to make a difference."

• Jessica Shrewsbury

  "Jessica Shrewsbury is Assistant Vice President of Digital Marketing Strategy for the Corporate Marketing and Communications department at Cincinnati Insurance and President of the Women in Insurance Employee Resource Group. With more than 20 years of experience spanning marketing, technology, business strategy, and communications, she specializes in connecting business objectives, customer needs, and digital capabilities to drive measurable results. In her current role, Jessica works across business and technology stakeholders to optimize digital strategy, enhance customer experiences, and improve the performance of marketing technologies, data, and digital platforms. She is known for her ability to bridge creative vision with operational execution, helping organizations navigate change while delivering customer-centric solutions. A native of San Diego, California, Jessica received her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts from UC San Diego and later earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Her career began at UCSD-TV, where she supported educational broadcasting operations before joining a boutique toy company, where she gained experience in animation, CAD design, website administration, and digital content development. She later served as a Creative Director at a boutique marketing agency before relocating to Cincinnati, Ohio, where she expanded her focus to the strategic and technical aspects of marketing, business operations, and digital transformation. Jessica is a graduate of WE Lead Class 20 through the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and has been recognized by the PM Society Digital Awards in the United Kingdom for her contributions to digital innovation. She also serves on the board of the Filipino-American Association of Southern Ohio and on the parish council at St. Columban. Passionate about leadership development and community engagement, Jessica is committed to helping others grow, thrive, and realize their full potential."

• Kris Jones

  """Mastery is the bridge between a tool and a solution. I don't just teach the discipline; I architect the transformation."" I am an Information Systems purist with a futurist’s heart. With over 15 years of mastery in the Information Systems discipline—from Product Management to complex Database Design and Enterprise Architecture to IS Security—I provide the foundational rigor that true AI integration requires. Every day, I wake up to push the boundaries of what AI can do, ensuring that technology serves a purpose, not just a trend. 🛠 Applying AI to Real Business Problems - I don't deal in ""hype."" I deal in ROI. I specialize in applying cutting-edge AI—leveraging tools like Microsoft Copilot—to solve tangible, high-stakes business problems for Fortune 500 enterprises. My 15+ years of experience as a Product Owner and Project Manager allow me to move past the abstract and deliver scalable, secure products that move the needle. 🏢 Enterprise Transformation & Knowledge Transfer - As the Chief Transformation Officer at Blue Bridge People, I lead our upskilling practice with a focus on using emerging technology to improve efficiency and Digital Transformation. I move organizations from ""tech-literate"" to ""tech-dominant,"" designing the roadmaps that allow global teams to adopt AI at scale while maintaining the critical thinking and human judgment that drive real value. 🎓 Teaching Excellence - At the University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business, I serve as the Academic Program Director for the MSIS Graduate Program and an IS Professor. For me, teaching excellence is my laboratory. I am evolving how we train the next generation by fusing deep technical rigor with modern AI orchestration. My mission is the professional transformation of our graduate students into the ACEs of tomorrow—leaders who don't just use tools, but command them. "

• Kumar Rao

  Enterprise AI Executive & Global Technology Leader driving AI/ML, GenAI, and Agentic AI transformation across global financial services. Leading global organizations of 100+ engineers and data scientists to protect 80M+ customers and deliver $250M+ in fraud and risk reduction. At JPMorgan Chase, I lead AI/ML and Data transformation initiatives across Identity, Cybersecurity, Authentication, Fraud Risk, and Digital Trust. My expertise lies at the intersection of business strategy, AI innovation, and enterprise execution—defining AI roadmaps, scaling production-grade machine learning platforms, and enabling responsible AI adoption in highly regulated environments. Core Executive Focus: AI/ML & GenAI Leadership: Generative AI, Agentic AI systems, LLMs, and enterprise AI governance. Risk & Security Transformation: Fraud analytics, identity intelligence, authentication, and cybersecurity. Enterprise Scale: Directing global tech organizations (100+), modernizing ecosystems, and partnering with CIO, CTO, and CISO stakeholders. As an inventor with 30+ patents and multiple innovation awards, I am passionate about transforming emerging technologies into real-world impact, building high-performing teams, and developing the next generation of technology leaders.

• Mathivathani Karthikeyan

  Engineering Team Lead

• Rishika Jeyaprakash

  "Rishika Jeyaprakash is a rising junior and William H. Danforth Scholar at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), where she studies Psychology & Brain Sciences and Planetary Sciences on the pre-med track. She is highly passionate about the intersection of service, medicine, and space exploration, and aspires to become a physician and an astronaut one day. At WashU, Rishika is a Student Fellow at the Bauer Leaders Academy, where she helps create events to educate her peers about the values of purpose driven leadership. She also conducts anesthesia, psychiatry, and neuroscience research at the Sleepy Brain Lab, investigating how sleep, brain activity, and anesthesia influence patient outcomes using EEG and neuroimaging techniques. Rishika also holds leadership roles in undergraduate student groups, mentors fellow students, and connects with her peers across campus. Outside of the university, Rishika is the Founder and CEO of Little Helpers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization she launched at the age of nine to inspire kindness through service. Under her leadership, Little Helpers has raised more than $18,500, organized over 65 community service projects, and donated over 4,500 new toys to children's hospitals. Through her work in science, leadership, and community service, Rishika strives to leave a lasting impact by intersecting innovation with compassion and empowering others to make a difference."

• Saanvi Ramachandran

  "I am a high school student, aspiring physician scientist, and the founder of NeuroBridge, an initiative within LearnServeSmile dedicated to making neuroscience and neurological diseases more accessible to young people. My passion for neuroscience began after my father's neurological diagnosis, an experience that transformed my curiosity into a commitment to educating others and supporting families navigating similar challenges. Beyond NeuroBridge, I am an active member of the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA), where I compete in Original Oratory and use public speaking to inspire meaningful conversations. I am also a two-time Ohio State Science Fair qualifier, conducting independent research and exploring the intersection of science, medicine, and innovation. Through volunteering at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, TriHealth, and Kettering Health, I have gained valuable insight into patient care and strengthened my desire to pursue a career in medicine. Outside of academics, I am a varsity track athlete, pianist, and Carnatic musician. I believe that science, storytelling, and service have the power to create meaningful change, and I hope to use all three to improve lives and inspire others to find purpose through adversity.