Theme: Color Your Perspective

TEDxTrousdale serves to quench the curiosities and expand the interests of all USC students. Regardless of major, age or background, we intend to enable all students to gain awareness as to the incredible things their peers have to share and offer, in terms of experience, insight and even advice. We firmly believe that each member of the Trojan community has ideas worth spreading both with each other and with the world. Our hope is that you leave this event with a renewed appreciation for collaborative learning, with a fresh curiosity about disparate fields, and with the inspiration to share your own interests and ideas.

This year, TEDxTrousdale aims to showcase the passions, insights, and accomplishments of USC students from all corners of campus who have one thing in common: the courage to transcend boundaries and create something meaningful to make a difference in the community. Covering an array of diverse topics, their stories will force you to question existing paradigms, challenge your convictions, inspire you to change, and stretch the imagination beyond its ordinary limits.

3607 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089
United States

Dinesh Seemakurty

Dinesh is currently studying a combined B.S/M.S degree in Biomedical Engineering, with a focus on product development. He has served many roles at USC including president of BMEstart, a biomedical design team, and President of Sigma Phi Delta, the professional engineering fraternity. He is now the CEO and founder of Stasis Labs, a medical device startup company. He is actively involved in the entrepreneurship side of USC and is also involved with the USC Viterbi Student Institute of Innovation. Check out Stasis Labs here: www.stasislabs.com

Ekua Armah

A public/women’s health advocate, social innovator, and global citizen, Ekua is a senior majoring in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies, and contributes to the “Maama Ne Maama” project within the USC Institute for Global Health and works with the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of United Nations Women. She aspires to educate women by integrating health and culture in developing countries. Her interests lie in connecting people to strengthen women’s leadership in the 21st century.

Francesca Bessey

A student at the University of Southern California pursuing a Bachelor’s of International Relations and Master of Public Diplomacy, Francesca works as the Senior Opinion Editor for the USC Annenberg School's digital publication, Neon Tommy, and serves as the Social Media and Online Communications Coordinator for the Enough Project's Conflict-Free Campus Initiative. She is also heavily engaged in awareness raising and education campaigns to prevent campus sexual assault and support assault survivors. She is a firm believer in the pursuit of social justice and sustainable development.

Princeton Parker

Princeton is a senior majoring in Communication with a minor in Organizational Leadership and Management. Since the age of two, Princeton has been speaking in a variety of environments that range from college campuses to national youth conferences. In addition to public speaking, Princeton is a musician. He serves as the Head Director of the USC Saved by Grace Gospel Choir. Princeton’s mission revolves around service and helping people discover their purpose. He served as the host of Product of My Dreams, a mentorship program for middle school students put on by the Black Student Assembly at USC. His dedication to mentorship carries over in his work with Disney as a member of the Speakers Resource Group for Disney’s Dreamers Academy.