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Featured Speaking

I speak on STEM leadership, innovation in design, and disability advocacy, sharing insights from my experiences as the sibling of someone with special needs. My talks have reached thousands online and captivated audiences of hundreds in person, sparking meaningful conversations about technology, inclusion, and resilience.

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Glass Children

Tedx Talk

Saddle River NJ, April 2019

At just 16 years old, I had the incredible opportunity to take the TEDx stage and share my perspective as a "glass child"—a term used to describe siblings of individuals with special needs. My talk explored the challenges, resilience, and emotional complexities that often go unseen in these sibling dynamics.

Since its release, my talk has resonated with thousands, sparking meaningful conversations about family roles and support systems. It has accumulated over 27,000 views and 63 comments, with audience members sharing their own experiences and reflections.

Featured Innovator

Seminole Innovator's Speaker Series

Tallahassee FL, March 2024

I was chosen by the Seminole Innovator's Organization to speak to over 40 college students and professors about my late journey into the world of innovation and the maker-space community. I shared how I navigated starting college during a pandemic, the challenges and breakthroughs I encountered at FSU’s Innovation Hub, and the valuable lessons I learned from both successes and missteps.

Key Takeaways:
- Don't be intimidated by what interests you

- Find people and places that push you

- Say YES to new opportunities

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Building Successful Teams

Technology Student Association National Conference

Orlando FL, June 2024

I created and presented the seminar "Building Successful Teams," to over 300 middle and high school students from across the nation. I discussed leadership in STEM projects, conflict resolution tactics, building team trust, and making decisions as a leader.

Throughout the conference I connected with students, sharing my personal leadership perspectives and engaging in discussions about empathetic leadership, pivoting to STEM in college, and collaborating across boundaries.

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