Abhay Sankar
Student
Abhay Sankar is a rising junior at North Creek High School with a passion for business and public speaking. He enjoys meeting new people and building connections globally while collaborating with fellow band musicians to create impactful music for our community. He frequently participates in FBLA and HOSA conferences, where he enjoys learning from industry experts. Outside of academics and business, he loves spending time with friends, and he’s excited to connect with everyone!
Abhidi Brahnmath
Student
Abhidi Brahnmath is a junior at Interlake passionate about neuroscience and medicine. After connecting with patients and working in the research field, she found significant intersections with social justice issues and the need for advocacy. She aims to work towards a world where every patient feels not only supported, but empowered. In her free time, Abhidi loves training for dance competitions and going on coffee dates with friends, and she looks forward to meeting you all at the TEDx event!
Alexandra Hui
Student
Alexandra is a senior at Interlake High School and is thrilled to be a TedxLake Hills Youth speaker. A violinist since age 4, she can often be found playing music with her sister or in the Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra. In her spare time, she loves to embroider, read, and garden.
Cynthia Lu
Student
Cynthia is a junior at Newport High School. Outside of school, she does robotics, rifle shooting, and works as a math instructor. She loves learning about STEM topics (physics, astronomy, cs) as well as working with kids to teach them about STEM!
Giya Agrawal
Student
Giya Agarwal is a junior at Interlake High School. She is an award-winning poet and her work has been recognized by the New York Times, as well as the Pulitzer Center. Giya can often be found at Speech & Debate or DECA tournaments, volunteering, or performing Bharatanatyam. She believes that there is no greater courage than advocacy and that every voice matters.
Hasini Juluri
Student
Hasini is a sophomore at Bellevue High School, deeply committed to women's healthcare and actively involved in various community projects supporting this cause. In her free time, Hasini enjoys going on long walks and exploring new destinations
Marshall Tsai
Student
Marshall Tsai is a seventeen-year-old student from Bellevue, Washington. He is an ASB officer at Interlake High School, where he is a senior. In his free time, Marshall enjoys running and playing the piano, and has also recently taken up the hobbies of singing and golfing. He is grateful to have the opportunity to share his ideas as a TEDx youth speaker.
Nancy Zou
Student
Nancy is a senior at Juanita High School who is passionate about safety for kids! She is dedicated to relieving the gun violence issue many schools face. She has also conducted independent and college level research, and loves to share her findings with others! In her free time she enjoys taking random bus rides to explore her community, trying new foods, and spending time with her family.
Paree Raval
Student
Paree is a rising junior at Sammamish High School, and is so excited to participate in this amazing event! She loves meeting new people and listening to different perspectives. She likes to be involved in her community, so activities like tutoring and volunteering are things she often engages in. In my free time she likes walking outside, trying new foods, and watching modern family!