Theme: Emerge

TEDxRansomEvergladesSchool is excited to present "Emerge." As a word that can encompass everything from the renaissance to the physical manifestation of emergence in butterflies, Emerge is a theme that encourages dynamic thinking and a unique approach to everyday life!

Whether it be the topic of the role of artificial intelligence in perpetuating racial institutions or social media as a catalyst for queer liberation, our speakers today have embraced "emerge" and brought their own unique takes to it to the TEDx stage!

Ransom Everglades School
2045 S Bayshore Dr
Miami, Florida, 33133
United States

Andre Joseph

Student

Andre Joseph is a senior at Ransom Everglades Upper School in Coconut Grove, Florida. He has a passion for politics and our legal and electoral systems. Following his research through an independent study, he will explore an emergent form of gerrymandering — a process that aims to continue to weaken the foundations of democracy. Aside from researching and advocating for electoral reform, Andre loves to debate, listen to music, and make to-do lists that never get checked off.

Annika Gelber

Student

Annika Gelber is a junior at Ransom Everglades school. She plays varsity volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse, and is a member of the school newspaper, the Catalyst, and the Women’s Empowerment Club. When she isn’t working out or doing homework, she loves thrifting and antiquing, hanging out with friends, and going to the beach.

Daniel Figueroa

Student

A current sophomore at Ransom Everglades School, Daniel Figueroa, speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Whether it be adding to his photo portfolio or learning a new language, Daniel does everything so that he can connect with the world and better understand the amazing world humans have created. His talk, The Power of Words, explores how the meaning of words changes over time, and how that reflects on our ever-changing society and culture.

Ella Lombardo

Student

Ella Lombardo is a current sophomore at Ransom Everglades School. Ella is a member of the dance team and the Young Researchers Program where, in simple terms, she shoots metals with a laser. In addition to working on Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy, Ella loves to bake, play board games with her mom and spend time with her friends and family.

Max Vallone

Student

Max Vallone is a senior at Ransom Everglades Upper School. Max Vallone is team captain of the VEX robotics team, director of prototyping and machine learning in Science NHS and YREP, secretary of the Esports Team, and musical director of the RE Combo. He enjoys hiking, frisbee, and cooking in his free time and has three cats: Walter, Bianca, and Ruthy.