Emily is a junior at ASIJ passionate about educational innovation and encouraging students to explore their passions. She is particularly interested in enhancing the learning experience within her school community through the use of cutting-edge technology.

Emily highlights the struggles of having a shy personality and the inability to confidently express herself. After stepping out of her comfort zone and getting accepted into a program called FutureHack, she was able to shift her mindset from viewing things as obstacles to opportunities. Realizing that her opinions do truly matter, she developed a great drive towards making a real impact on society.
Grade 11

Grade 11 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx