TEDxACS International School

Speakers

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• Allen Yeoh

  Pediatric Oncologist + Clinician Scientist

  Professor Allen Yeoh is a world-renowned pediatric oncologist, clinician-scientist, and a true pioneer in the global fight against childhood leukemia. He serves as the Head and Senior Consultant of the Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the National University Hospital (NUH) and holds the Viva-Goh Foundation Professorship at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. As the first Singaporean doctor to win the American Society of Hematology Merit Award, Professor Yeoh co-leads the revolutionary NUS CAR T-Cell program. His team engineered a breakthrough cellular therapy that genetically reprograms a patient’s own immune cells to safely hunt down and destroy treatment-resistant blood cancers without destroying each other. A visionary in precision medicine, he bridges advanced laboratory genomics with deeply compassionate, frontline patient care.

• CJ Meadows

  Educator, Consultant, Entrepreneur

  Dr. CJ Meadows is an internationally recognized thought leader, author, and consultant specializing in the future of work, human-centric design, and generative AI. Named one of the Top-10 Women in IT in Asia, she brings over 30 years of global experience across corporate tech and academia. Currently a Professor and Director of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center at the SP Jain School of Global Management, she pioneers advanced AI systems to revolutionize executive education. Holding a Doctorate from Harvard Business School and backed by a corporate background at Accenture and EY, she is a sought-after executive coach and keynote speaker. She also champions sustainability as Chairman of The Tiger Center in India, blending tech innovation with deep social impact.

• Marissa Nasution

  Research Psychologist + Emotional Intelligence Coach

  Based in Singapore, Marissa's unique professional path includes more than a decade as a high-profile television presenter and MTV VJ in Indonesia, giving her a rare, firsthand perspective on public pressure, identity shifts, and the mechanics of human connection. Driven by a passion for human behavior and brain health, Marissa transitioned away from the screen to pursue extensive academic training in psychology and neuroscience. Today, she works as a school counselor, clinical therapist, and corporate speaker, specializing in conscious parenting, EQ leadership, and emotional regulation.

• Zac Toh

  Environmental Entrepeuner

  Zac Toh is an urban greening pioneer, sustainability entrepreneur, and the founder of City Sprouts, Singapore's leading community urban farming social enterprise. Growing up immersed in his family's plant nurseries, Zac channelled his passion for horticulture into redefining urban spaces by first by founding GWS Living Art, an architectural greening firm behind innovations like Asia’s first green-roofed public buses, and later by launching City Sprouts. By repurposing unused urban infrastructure into vibrant agritech hubs, Zac bridges local food production with social inclusion and environmental education. A dedicated community builder, he champions actionable ways to transform concrete jungles into living, regenerative ecosystems.