Meet The Team
Event Organizer
Jasmine Wang
Hello! My name is Jasmine Wang and I am the Organizer for this year's TEDx event! My hobbies involve playing the cello, fencing, and public speaking. I am beyond excited to hear everyone's speeches, and I wish everyone the best of luck! :)
Co-organizer
Darrin Whitbread
Co-organizer for Western Canada HS TEDx 2025.
Event Logistics Manager
Conan Li
Hi! My name is Conan, and I’m a student at Western Canada High School. Some of my passions include debate, public speaking, and classical music. I'm thrilled to be part of this year’s event, and am looking forward to all the speeches!
Founder & Organizer
Jade Wang
Hello! My name is Jade Wang and I am the Founder and former Organizer of this event. I’m so excited to be a part of this incredibly TED community. Some of my hobbies include competitive debate and collecting stationery.
Finance Director
Maggie Xu
Hi! I am Maggie Xu, a grade 12 student from Western Canada High School, and I’m the Fundraising Director for our team! My hobbies include drawing and reading; specifically, I love reading stories that inspire me, and articles about space and exploration. I can’t wait to hear everyone’s speeches and learn about new ideas soon!
Volunteer Organizer
Sarah Gong
My name is Sarah, and I am currently a grade 9 student at Westmount Charter School.
Venue Technician
Nick Zaquia
Hi I’m Nick Zaquia and I am the venue technician for the event, as well as creating and updating this website! I’m a partial IB student at Western and I'm involved in several clubs and sports including Model UN and Swimming. I’m very excited to see Western hosting an event and I hope to become inspired by some speeches!