Theme: Forward 2022- New Horizons

This is our 9th Annual Brentwood TEDx event and we couldn't be more excited by our lineup of speakers for this year! Once again the Brentwood community is at the fore with 4 students and Mrs Albinati leading the charge. We also have some incredible industry leaders:
An Olympian, Commonwealth Champion and Silver Medalist at this year's World Championships
One of Canada's leading tech entrepreneurs and former Dragon on CBC's Dragon's Den
A Naturopathic Physician who inspires others to access their innate, creative healing potential
A world leader in digital media and passionate advocate for protecting fresh water throughout North America

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Angel Savanagouder

Student

Angel, is 15 years old and in Gr.10. Both her parents and her brother were born and raised in India, she, however, was born in Nunavut. She enjoys reading mysteries and fiction, writing short stories( especially on her typewriter) and watching crime shows. She can understand Kannada (a language spoken in Karnataka, India) and a little bit of Hindi, and can speak neither as she was made fun of when she was younger as her Canadian accent ruins the pronunciation. Angel loves stress baking and spending time with my friends and friends. In the future, she plans on becoming a criminologist or a neurosurgeon.

Camryn Rogers

Canadian Olympic Athlete, World Silver Medalist - Hammer Throw

Camryn Rogers is a track and field athlete from Richmond, BC and has specialized in the women's hammer throw since 2012. Camryn is a World Silver Medalist, Commonwealth Games Champion, Canadian Record Holder and is the youngest ever Olympic Games finalist. She has represented the University of California, Berkeley since 2018, successfully completing her double major in Political Economy and Society & Environment and becoming a Three-Time NCAA Champion and NCAA record holder in the hammer throw with a throw of 77.67 meters. She is currently working toward completing her M.A. in the Cultural Studies of Sport and Education at Berkeley and is preparing for her professional athletic career.

Dr. Alexina Mehta

Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Alexina Mehta is inspired by her work each day and is passionate to serve the health and well-being of others. She holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, Honors training in Ayurveda and is an award-winning doctor who has guided many to peace of mind as well as optimal health. Alexina has also conducted extensive multidisciplinary studies in energy medicine, Yoga, Pilates, Transpersonal Psychology and Pneuma Breathwork. She has a thriving practice in Vancouver with a focus on family health, women’s health, mind-body awareness, and chronic disease. Alexina brings an inspirational, uplifting, refreshing and innovative approach to natural medicine. She hosts retreats around the world and regularly speaks at various events on health and wellness. She has written two books which are currently being published. Her hobbies include adventure travel, hiking and organizing events that cultivate community.

François de Gaspé Beaubien

Digital media entrepreneur and passionate fresh water advocate

François rose up the publishing ranks from publisher of New England Monthly magazine to eventually become President of Telemedia Publishing. He and his brother oversaw the expansion of their radio division as co-CEOs to become Canada’s largest radio broadcaster, Telemedia, which they then sold in 2002. In 2003, François acquired Zoom Media, and since he became CEO, the company has experienced tremendous growth, engaging with over 40 million across all of Canada, the US, and the United Kingdom. The businessman is also the co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Hivestack, what UBER is to ride sharing, Hivestack is to digital screens. He received The Lifetime Achievement Merit Award by the Toronto Ad Council in October 2022. He is also the Chairman of AquaAction, his family’s foundation non-profit initiative to find solutions to fresh waters challenges through entrepreneurial tech innovations.

Jacqueline Albinati

Educator

Known by her students and faculty as an influential agent for positive change who leads with confidence and approaches even the most difficult and traumatic challenges with unflagging perseverance and commitment to success, Madame Jacqueline Albinati’s 25-year career in education is a testament to these traits. She is a distinguished collaborative leader in independent education and administration. With vision and passion, Jacqueline is dedicated to enriching the learning opportunities of senior and middle school education programs, faculty, and students across renowned Canadian institutions. Jacqueline has been at the helm of visionary educational and administrative strategies, transformation, pivotal initiatives, and radical problem-solving, propelling students and faculty to achieve higher levels of success, not only in a digital and global world but also in a world post-Covid 19.

Laila Reed

Student - Neuroscience

Laila Reed is a Grade 12 student who has attended Brentwood College School for 4 years now. She is a proud member of Mackenzie house and loves my Mack family. Laila plans on attending a US University and majoring in neuroscience. She is very passionate about this research and grateful for the opportunity to speak at TedxBrentwood ‘22.

Lane Merrifield

Tech entrepreneur and former Dragon on Dragon's Den

Lane Merrifield is one of Canada’s leading tech entrepreneurs and spent three seasons as a ‘Dragon’ on CBC's Dragons Den. He is the co-founder of Club Penguin, the largest children’s virtual world and online social network, which was acquired by Disney. Lane is also the founder of Wheelhouse and the Innovation Centre which houses and invests in early-stage tech companies and entrepreneurs offering mentorship, access to capital, and connections to global business networks. Recently, Lane returned to his roots to help design a new virtual world for kids with ClassDojo, one of the largest EdTech companies in North America. Lane donates his time running his family foundation and serves as a board member of the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation board.

Luvina Fraken

Student

Luvina Franken is a competitive dancer, dirt biker, climber, and more from British Columbia, Canada. She is currently completing her Grade 11 year at Brentwood College School. As a person always looking to help others, Luvina can be found volunteering, such as at the food bank, or often helping others achieve their goals. In the future, she aspires to pursue a career in the sciences, specifically in the medical field.

Zander Levenberg

Student - Neuroscience

Zander Levenberg is in Grade 12 at Brentwood College School. He is now in his third year as a student and a co-researcher for the Brentwood Neuroscience Study. Outside of his academic classes, he enjoys playing soccer, squash, and tennis, engaging in competitive robotics, and is a co-captain of debate. Over the past four years, he has traded a portfolio of public stocks and derivatives in his spare time. Next year, Zander plans to pursue an undergraduate degree that combines his interests in biology, environmental science, math, and computer science. In the future, he hopes to continue finding ways to apply his skills towards conducting research that addresses real world problems.