TEDxModern American School

Speakers

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• Farah Abdulsahib

  Artificial Intelligence

  Through her involvement in AIESEC, a global youth-led organization dedicated to developing young people through leadership, cultural exchange, and practical experiences, she has pursued opportunities that strengthen crucial skills. Her experience has shaped her belief that education should go beyond academics and give students the confidence, skills, and opportunities to discover what they are capable of. In addition, she believes every student has potential that goes far beyond what can be measured in a classroom. She is extremely passionate about creating and supporting opportunities that allow young people to develop their skills, discover their strengths, build confidence, and grow into capable leaders. Through her experiences, she has made student growth, leadership, and personal development a central part of what she cares about and hopes to contribute to.

• Fatima Abdulsahib

  Medical student

  She has pursued her medical degree while actively participating in community-focused projects, volunteer work, and student-led initiatives. Through these activities, she has improved her cooperation, leadership, and communication abilities while continuing to be dedicated to having a significant influence outside of the classroom. As a fourth-year medical student, she has a keen interest in leadership, healthcare, and community impact. she actively engages in student organizations and projects in addition to her medical education, which enable her to combine her love of medicine with advocacy, creativity, and service.

• Joyce Makdah

  Content creator and Lifestyle storyteller

  Joyce Makdah is a content creator and lifestyle storyteller who uses her platform to share experiences, ideas, and moments from her everyday life. Through her content, she shows how being yourself, sharing your story, and connecting with others can have a meaningful impact. Her presence can encourage students and others in the audience to express themselves confidently, explore their interests, and understand the influence their voices can have. This connects to “Shaping Tomorrow” by showing how the stories and ideas we share today can influence the way people think, connect, and move forward.

• Kareem Halaseh

  Artist & Founder

  Kareem Halaseh is a young entrepreneur and creative who has built a journey around business, community, and his passion for music. By bringing different interests together, he shows that people do not have to limit themselves to one path in order to create something meaningful. His presence can encourage students and others in the audience to take their passions seriously, explore new possibilities, and turn their ideas into real experiences and opportunities. His journey represents “Shaping Tomorrow” by showing how creativity, initiative, and passion can help build the future we want to see.

• Sama Salameh

  Medical Student

  A medical student at Ibn Sina University for Medical Sciences with a strong passion for medicine, scientific research, and student-led initiatives. She is actively involved in scientific and student organizations, including serving as the Scientific Head of Afya Medical Club. Through her work in health-awareness projects, scientific research, and student initiatives, striving to create meaningful impact and inspire positive change. She has also previously participated in Model United Nations (MUN).