Theme: Changing Tides

TEDxJHU is taking to the high seas! Our Fall Event is themed Changing Tides, an encapsulation of the pushing and pulling of every day life, the current we all swim against and, in the end, the sweet pay-off of a warm beach landscape. Our student speakers are excited to speak and we hope you are excited to listen. We here at TEDxJHU look forward to spending this night with you to experience this theme and listen to our magnificent speakers! We'll see you there!

Mudd Hall
3400 N Charles st.
Baltimore, Maryland, 21218
United States

Joshua Montano

JHU Post-Baccalaureate

Joshua Montano is a recently graduated student from Johns Hopkins University, who is currently pursuing his PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. A college mentor and primary grade school tutor, Josh studies and applies dialogic pedagogy in his work to improve learning outcomes and inclusiveness in the classroom and the workplace.

Karen Linares

JHU Junior

Karen Linares Mendoza is a Junior at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences studying Cognitive Science with a focus on Cognitive Psychology/Neuropsychology and Linguistics. Karen has always had a passion for language connection, and culture. Most recently, she has been studying American Sign Language and deaf culture. As an aspiring physician, Karen is ultimately interested in combining and sharing her diverse experiences with language and community, and its effects within the healthcare field.

Marco Azar

JHU Senior

Marco Azar is a current senior at Johns Hopkins University, and he aims to share his unique story regarding moral relativism, and how he stumbled upon the arbitrary definition of right or wrong during his solo adventure in New York City. As a freshman in a foreign country, Marco discusses the process through which he dissected his understanding of homelessness, the law, and wealth over one solo evening. In this TED talk, Marco hopes to challenge each member of the audience to unearth their own pre-emptive sentiments and reflect upon the social constructs and biases that shape up our understanding of the world.

Summer Jean

JHU Post-Baccalaureate

Summer Jean, owner of Agami Karma Therapy, is a seasoned Integrative Sound Psychotherapist researcher affiliated with JHU and a mother of four focused on empowering others to heal. Combining Western Psychology and Eastern Philosophy, she helps clients overcome trauma, fears, and major life transitions with a deeper sense of Self. With over 20 years of experience and a distinguished speaking career in the medical, educational, and mental health fields, Summer’s work centers on ascending obstacles and fostering mind-body-soul balance. Passionate about spirituality and the human experience, she inspires others to create purposeful, empowered lives.