Hey, I'm Rawan, and I am in my fourth year of Health Sciences. This is my second year with TEDxUW and my first year as the Co-Chair! I joined TEDxUW to help elevate voices and share the hidden talent at our university and in our local community with the rest of the world. I am so excited to bring our event to life and to showcase all the hard work our amazing team members have put in.

Hey everyone! I'm currently in my second year of the CS/BBA program at UW. It's an honor to be part of the TEDxUW team for the second year and to have the opportunity to lead such a fantastic group. I’m thrilled to contribute to bringing this incredible event to our campus. As someone who watches TED talks almost daily during lunch, I can't wait to help share "Ideas worth spreading" with the University of Waterloo community.

Hi there! My name is Julia, I am in my third year of Communication & Design Practice. This is my second year on TEDxUW. Last year I was the Public Relations and Content Manager. I joined TEDxUW this year as Director of Marketing as I wanted to improve on my leadership skills and learn how to lead a team. I also loved how our conference turned out last year and making it even bigger this year is one of my and the rest of the team’s goals.

Hi there! My name is Gavneet Bhandal and I am in my 3rd year studying management engineering. This is my 2nd time on the TEDxUW team, last year I was working as a web developer and this term I am returning back to the marketing team and working as a Product Manager! I am looking forward to the TEDxUW conference as last time, we had incredible speakers, performances and a great time!

Hey there! My name is Mahesa, and I am in my third year in accounting and financial management. This is my first year on TEDxUW and as someone who loves to watch Ted Talks, I am super excited to be apart of this amazing team!

Hello! I'm Mel, I'm in my 3rd year of GBDA. This is my first time on TedxUW. I joined TedxUW because I'm a huge fan of Ted Talks and wanted to make a memorable event for UW students!

Nice to meet you! My name is Emma and I am entering my 2nd year of GBDA. I had the privilege of being a delegate last year for the TEDxUW 2023 conference, and this year will be my first on the TEDxUW team. 2023's conference blew me away! I knew I had to join this team and experience the collaborative dedication put into this project.

Hi everyone! My name is Natalie, and I am currently in the 3rd year of GBDA. This is my first time being part of TEDxUW and I couldn't be more excited! I joined TEDxUW as I'm thrilled to contribute to creating an engaging web design for such an incredible event and connect with inspiring individuals.

Hello everyone! My name is Barath, and I've just completed my Master's in Engineering at the University of Waterloo. Being part of TEDx has always been a dream of mine, and I'm thrilled to contribute my photography skills to support the dedicated team behind this incredible annual event. This is my first experience with TEDxUW, and I'm looking forward to the exciting opportunities ahead.

Hey! I'm Michael Stevenson and I'm a 3rd year Management Engineering student. This is my first term being part of TEDxUW, and I'm so excited be able to contribute to such an inspiring event. I'm hoping to help put together a beautiful website that shows off just how impactful TEDxUW is to the community at the University of Waterloo.

Hi! I’m Iris and I’m a 2A CS student. This is my first year on the TEDx team and I love how TEDx sparks new discussions and challenges our perspectives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ✨🤩😮‍💨🪿🍳

Hello! My name is Smiksha, and I am in my third year of Legal Studies and Business with a minor in Cognitive Science. This is my second year with TEDxUW—last year, I was a Logistics Manager and enjoyed my time so much that I am back for another year! TEDxUW is a platform that enables the exchange of knowledge and ideas. As a part of the organizing team, I get to contribute to disseminating this knowledge to the community and beyond. It’s this ability to have an impact that brought me back, and I am very excited about our event this year!

Hey I'm Param! I'm in my 4th of Biomedical Sciences. I joined TEDxUW a passion for learning and I love to meet new people. Talk to me about anything, I love gaining new knowledge!

Hello, I'm Rozalin :) I am in my third year of management engineering, and it's my first time on TEDxUW. I attended the TEDxUW event last year, and I was amazed at how well it was executed - so, I joined the team!

Hey! My name is Siya, and I am in my 2nd year in the AFM program. This is my first time on the TEDxUW team and I am very excited to see what this year brings! I am looking forward to planning an unforgettable and extremely valuable event for the Waterloo community!

Hello there! My name is Luxman Nirumalan. I am a 2nd year Environment and Business Student and this is my first time on TEDxUW. I joined TEDxUW because of my ambition to try new experiences take on new challenges and also have an opportunity to meet new people.

Hey! My name is Douglas and I'm in my second year of Math (UW) / BBA (WLU). This is my first time working on TEDxUW and I, along with the rest of my finance team, are super exicted and looking forward to an amazing event! Look forward to see you all there!

Hello everyone! My name is Eli. I am spending my second year of CS/BBA in the trenches. TEDx introduced me to many of my passions at an early age, with inspiring speakers like Jimmy Wales, Sam Harris, and Brian Cox. I joined the team as a financial analyst, and I will give it my all to bring that same inspiration to our peers here at UW!

Hello! I'm Priota and I'm in my 3A term of Honours Health Sciences with Co-op! This is my first time on TEDxUW and I am very happy to be here! There are so many great student leaders I'm learning from and it's a really encouraging environment for self-development while organizing an incredible event.

Hey there! My name is Sandy. I am in my 4th year of Psychology with a minor in Human Resource. I joined TEDxUW in 2023, so this is my second year with the team! Last year was nothing short of an amazing journey, so it wasn't even a question to come back. I love finding those out there with ideas worth sharing and helping them bring their best onto our stage!

My name is Vikas Lohia, and I'm a 1st Year student at Conrad Business School - University of Waterloo pursuing Masters in Business Entrepreneurship and Technology. This is my debut year with TEDxUW, and I'm thrilled to be part of this inspiring community. I joined TEDxUW because I'm passionate about spreading innovative ideas, fostering meaningful conversations, and contributing to an event that empowers and enlightens our university and beyond. Super excited to see what this Year at TEDxUW brings!! :)

Hi everyone, my name is Talina and I'm going into my 2nd year of Health Sciences! I've always loved watching TED talks - I think that they are such a fun and digestible way to share powerful messages with an international audience! After attending the TEDxUW conference last year, I’m so excited to be part of the 2024 team. I can’t wait to see this year's conference come to life!

Hello and welcome! I'm Geertika, a 1B student in the public health program, and this is my first time on TEDxUW. From a young age, I thrived in numerous public speaking competitions, mesmerized by the profound impact a single speech could have on fostering human connection. TEDxUW was a natural extension of this passion, where I eagerly contribute to a platform that amplifies transformative ideas and sparks meaningful dialogues. I am excited to work alongside this incredible team and see the event unfold!

Hi! My name is Ayra Ali. I am on Co-op going into my 3rd year pursuing Biology with Bioinformatics with a minor in Neuroscience/Medical Physiology. As a TEDx speaker, this is my first time being on the organizing side of things and it is very exciting!

Hi! My name is Isha and I'm in my 3B term of Honours Health Sciences. This is my first time on TEDxUW, but so far the experience has already been amazing! I am so excited to meet passionate and inspired students from other faculties as we get closer to the conference!

Hi! My name is Navya, and I am currently in my 2nd year in the AFM program. I have joined the TEDxUW team for the first time, and I am looking forward to working behind-the-scenes for the community event. I am very excited for the TEDxUW experience, and I hope to collaboratively plan and provide a great network for the event.

Hi, I'm Mithunan Jegatheesan, a second-year Management Engineering student. This is my first on TEDxUW, and I'm excited to explore new ideas and perspectives. I'm here to learn, and connect which will enhance my skills in planning and executing successful projects in my future career in project management.

Hi! I’m Dandin and I am currently in my 2nd year of Geography and Aviation. I joined TEDxUW to broaden my horizons in terms of my critical thought and am excited to be a part of this year’s ‘In The Odd Chance’. Taking risks and making big leaps towards the unknown is something that I have always resonated with. I’m excited to meet you all at this year’s conference!

Hello hello! I am Mica Hua, a 2nd year Accounting and Financial Management student, and this is my first year with TEDxUW. I joined TEDxUW as a Sponsorship Manager to help like-minded individuals enjoy an event full of learning and inspiration. I really look forward to learning more as I work with the Sponsorship Team and the entire TEDxUW 2024 Team!