Theme: Renaissance

TEDxNortheasternU: Renaissance is a day of inspiring TEDx Talks and transformative ideas that celebrates the rebirth of human potential. It embodies the idea of pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and exploring new frontiers.

During intermission, attendees have the opportunity to explore our xLabs — dynamic exhibits that allow organizations to actively engage with our audience through workshops, arts and crafts, and hands-on demonstrations. Renaissance also features music and dance performances as a source of entertainment and a reminder of the power of creativity in transforming our world.

Join us on February 24th to share innovative ideas, spark creativity, and inspire change across the global Northeastern community.

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Cate Murphy

Leader, Pharmacist, P3 Student

Cate Murphy is a P3 student in Northeastern’s Doctor of Pharmacy program. Her choice to pursue pharmacy was inspired by her late father’s cancer treatment with an experimental protocol that has since been approved by the FDA. In his honor, she works at Massachusetts General Hospital in the ambulatory oncology infusion pharmacy preparing chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens for patients. She serves as President of Lambda Kappa Sigma and is a member of both the national Pharmacy Leadership Society and the Northeastern University Choral Society and Chamber Singers.

Christie Chung

Cognitive Psychologist, Executive Director, Professor

Dr. Christie Chung is an award-winning academic leader, executive director, and professor in cognitive psychology. She has extensive research expertise in cognitive aging, emotional memory, and cross-cultural cognition. Dr. Chung has served in a variety of senior leadership roles and is committed to empowering leaders to reach their full potential through her work in executive coaching and consulting. Dr. Chung currently serves as the Executive Director of The Mills Institute and is dedicated to developing transformative programs and research to drive positive societal impact through a humanics-driven lens.

Debpriya Das

International Academic, Schwarzman Scholar, Biology Teacher

Debpriya Das recently graduated from Northeastern University's MBA program and is currently pursuing pre-medicine studies at Columbia University. She has an international academic background with a Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience from the National University of Singapore and the University of Melbourne, and a Master's Degree in Global Affairs from China's Tsinghua University. Debpriya stands out as the first Bangladeshi to receive the Schwarzman Scholarship and has been recognized with esteemed accolades including Northeastern's Huntington 100 and the Women Who Empower Innovator Award. Above all, she is recognized as an accomplished biology teacher and is the founder of Bioland, her own coaching center.

Leeyan Redwood

Athlete, Singer, Youth Mentor

Leeyan Redwood is a first-generation Jamaican-American and a distinguished alumna of Northeastern's College of Arts, Media and Design. A former Track and Field captain, she holds the third-longest shot put record in the University's history. Now, she channels her energy into a non-profit career, focusing on community engagement and youth mentorship. She is dedicated to providing opportunities and advocacy for those without a voice. Leeyan is also an accomplished singer who performed the national anthem at a sold-out Boston Red Sox game. She cherishes her Jamaican heritage, especially enjoying her mother's famous curry goat and oxtail dishes.

Melody Liu

Co-founder, Software Engineer, Digital Illustrator

Melody Liu is a 2023 Northeastern University graduate with a degree in Computer Science and Business Administration, and is the co-founder of the Digital Illustration Association (DIA) at NU. She shared a simple yet powerful mission: to create a welcoming and open-minded community that embraces digital illustration in all its forms. Whether through drawing-parties, art challenges, or supportive critiques, Melody helped create a space where artists of all experience levels can connect with patrons and each other, fostering both personal and artistic growth.

Nicole Alioto

CEO, Strategic Planner, Professor

Dr. Nicole Alioto has engaged with clients in the education and public sector for over 20 years. Her extensive professional experience spans institutional research, strategic planning, and program evaluation at various institutions and agencies. Dr. Alioto has taught statistics and research methods at several institutions, developing and teaching a specialized graduate course in predictive analytics and data mining aimed at professionals in government settings. As the CEO of Alla Breve Consulting, her goal is to assist public sector organizations and educational institutions in streamlining their strategic planning and analysis processes.

William Cutler

Computer Scientist, Physicist, Advocate

William Cutler, a Northeastern University senior, is pursuing a combined major in Computer Science and Physics. His unique interest lies at the crossroads of these fields, which he has developed through co-op experiences and research internships. These include two software development co-ops, software and physics research internships in quantum computing, and a nuclear fusion experiment co-op. William brings a fresh viewpoint on blending sciences and humanities, particularly in political discourse. He advocates for the use of a scientific approach to navigate and enrich political conversations in today's divided climate. As graduation nears, William is eager to delve deeper into these intersections and apply his insights to societal challenges.