In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Shaker High School
445 Watervliet Shaker Rd
Latham, New York, 12110
United States

Alvira Tyagi

High School Student

Alvira (she/her) is a senior this year and will be attending Harvard University in the fall to study neuroscience and government. As seen in her speech, she has a passion for teen-driven activism! She is also involved in Teens for Refugees, speech and debate, and loves writing and figure skating.

Izzy Cowan

High School Student

Nazhlah Thompson is a junior, and uses she/her pronouns. She is involved in the music department, specifically through chorus and theatre. She also has an immense passion for writing, which she hopes you can see through her speech.

Nazhlah Thompson

High School Student

Nazhlah (she/her) is a junior at Shaker High School who hopes her passion and love for writing is conveyed through her speech! She is also involved in the music department at school.

Prapti Patel

High School Student

Prapti Patel(she/her) is a junior at Shaker High School. Her hobbies are dancing, hanging out with friends, and playing with her dog. Her background as an Asian american and interest in politics shapes her and her speech.

Soha Khan

High School Student

Soha Khan is a freshman at Shaker High School.

Sophie Dvorak

High School Student

Sophie Dvorak (she/her) is a senior and thrilled to be a part of her second TEDxShakerHS event! Throughout high school, Sophie has been an active part of the Shaker Music and Theatre Departments, as well as Shaker Student Government. She will be attending Yale University in the fall to study neuroscience. Huge thanks to Anna, Harry, Ms. Wade, and the rest of the TEDx Team for making this happen!