Seeing the InvisibleFor the first ever Camas TEDx event, we wanted to push the boundary of what we see. We had ten phenomenal speakers talking on a variety of lesser seen studies. From machine learning to music, together we walked down a path of things not often considered. In this first installment of TEDx youth@camas, student leaders, speakers, and the public came together to think about the things that are often overlooked or forgotten.
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Our Speakers
JIM PRESSNELLEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THESE NUMBERS HAVE FACESJames Pressnell is Executive Director of These Numbers Have Faces. With more than 25 years of non-profit leadership in international development, Jim's role with These Numbers Have Faces combines his passion for working with university students with his deep love of Africa. His mantra is "Educate, Equip, and Empower" the brightest university students from poor, rural, and conflict-torn communities to become the next generation of African leaders who will transform their communities and countries.
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DR. CHARLENE WILLIAMSCAMAS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Charlene Williams is a wife, mother, teacher, leader, author and lifelong learner. She currently serves as an Assistant Superintendent for the Camas School District. Dr. Williams is a leader and social justice advocate with more than 25 years of experience in education. Her aim is to help educators eliminate opportunity and outcome disparities so each student is able to thrive.
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DAVID SCHOLNICKDAVID SCHOLNICKPROFESSOR OF MARINE BIOLOGY
David Scholnick had the unconventional notion that a better career path than studying charismatic marine mammals would be to examine sickly shrimp. His creative approach to understanding how recent environmental changes in the oceans impacts the ability of marine organisms to fight disease has led to international attention of his work followed by intense political denigration.
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ADAM LEWIS
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR
He is the Founder (2017) and currently serves as the Managing Director of Street Soccer USA-Portland, a nonprofit that uses the power of soccer to help homeless, refugee and underserved communities discover their strengths, connect to social service agencies and take positive steps forward in their lives.
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TIM HACKENBERGTIM HACKENBERGPROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AT REED COLLEGE
Tim Hackenberg teaches courses and conducts research in learning, comparative cognition, and behavioral economics. He is fascinated with animal minds, and works with students to develop methods to uncover what other animals are thinking and feeling.
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DIVYA AMIRTHARAJDivya has always been passionate about technology, and has been heavily involved with computer science research throughout high school. Most recently, she has had the opportunity to continue her research at MIT and has presented her work in cybersecurity at the National Security Agency. Outside of research, you can find her in the pool or among Portland’s many food carts!
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MAC POTTSMULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST AND VOCALISTMac Potts is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Vancouver, WA. In addition to performing across the country, Mac is also the owner of Black & White Piano Tuning, servicing pianos across the Pacific Northwest. Mac is a dynamic entertainer, successful businessman, local celebrity, and a loving husband and new dad — he is also totally blind from birth. Mac loves inspiring others through music and sharing his story.
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SARAH ALI
Sarah Ali is a passionate student activist who has held local, state, and national leadership roles collectively impacting over 250,000 people. As a freshman in high school, Sarah decided to launch the Donating to Refugees campaign, collecting over 15,000 pounds of clothing for refugees around the world. In addition, Sarah led a sexual harassment and mental health campaign called Step Up, Speak Up to spread more awareness about these issues.
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AMY SLOAN
Amy Sloan is a student and lead volunteer at the Oregon YouthLine, a teen-to-teen crisis helpline, where she has volunteered for two and a half years. She is interested in mental health advocacy and exercises this and her other interests through activities such as Speech and Debate.
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