TEDxU Chicago Illinois

Speakers

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

• Andy Hahn

  Andy Hahn is a licensed clinical psychologist, which has provided him with the basis to found and direct his company, the Life Centered Therapy Training Institute. Andy has developed and continues to execute a healing framework that integrates psychology, energy work, body-oriented healing, and non-denominational spirituality. From this, Andy has skillfully articulated his experiences in his book, The One Hour Miracle, to catalyze his readers’ roads to peace.

• Dr. Andy Hahn

  Andy Hahn is a licensed clinical psychologist, which has provided him with the basis to found and direct his company, the Life Centered Therapy Training Institute. Andy has developed and continues to execute a healing framework that integrates psychology, energy work, body-oriented healing, and non-denominational spirituality. From this, Andy has skillfully articulated his experiences in his book, The One Hour Miracle, to catalyze his readers’ roads to peace.

• Dr. Brittany Ramsey

  Dr. Brittany Ramsey is a body transformation strategist and Kinesiology Specialist who studies how physical discipline shapes cognitive performance and long-term success. With over a decade of experience coaching and catalyzing success in high-achieving professionals, she examines the link between physiology, stress resilience, and executive function. Her work focuses on sustainable ambition to help leaders build strength that supports clarity, confidence, and impact.

• Dr. Dani Lee Harris

  Dr. Dani Lee Harris is the Executive Director and President of TRUTH INC, a nonprofit organization that aims to empower communities and develop leaders. With previous experience in professorship and law enforcement, he catalyzes change in individuals through education, advocacy, and self-development.

• Dr. Kaitlin Devaney

  Research Specialist

  Kaitlin Devaney is a Research Specialist at UIC’s Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy. Her work examines community violence, structural inequities, and systems of accountability. Kaitlin’s role as a speaker at many notable conferences, such as the American Criminal Justice Society and the American Sociological Association, has cemented her research as a catalyst for change nationally.

• Jessica Maren

  Jessica Maren holds a Master’s in Teaching in Biological Sciences, and she has spent years speaking to entrepreneurs, leaders, and community groups. Jessica bridges scientific literacy with practical application, translating complex biological principles into real possibilities for change. Through workshops and keynote-style talks, she catalyzes personal understanding for her audiences.

• Neel Patel

  Neel Patel is a Visiting Lecturer at UIC’s Department of Accounting, where he is passionate about equipping students with the skills and confidence to succeed in business. He combines real-world experience with his passion for teaching, committed to helping students catalyze change in their own careers.

• Yasin Arfat

  Yasin Arfat is a prominent refugee advocate, and his work is rooted in lived experience and a commitment to uplifting displaced communities. As a former refugee himself, he leads organizational strategy, coordinates field operations, and works directly with refugee camps in Bangladesh to ensure access to resources. Yasin is committed to amplifying the voices of refugees and catalyzing their start to new beginnings.