In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

Abbotsleigh
1666 Pacific Highway
Sydney, New South Wales, 2076
Australia

Jess Nichols

Jess Nichols is an Abbotsleigh Old Girl (2006) and research leader who enables technology teams to discover actionable insights to create meaningful customer experiences. Previously leading research at Twitter, Uber, and Deloitte; she currently leads the user research team at A Cloud Guru.

Kath Koschel

Kath is the founder of Kindness Factory, a global not for profit organisation which is encouraging and inspiring 1 million acts of kindness. A former professional cricketer and Iron Man competitor, Kath has defied all medical prognoses by teaching herself to walk on three separate occasions. Kath was the recipient of several national awards in 2016/17, recognising her courage and ongoing achievements. Her focus is now with the Kindness Curriculum, being developed in Australia and the USA.

Lydia Burt

Lydia is an Abbotsleigh Old Girl (2013) and went on to complete a Bachelor of Commerce/Arts at the University of Sydney, where she was the Honorary Secretary of the Women’s College in 2016 and was actively involved in the Network of Women as a student mentor. Lydia started as a Graduate at Westpac in 2019 and currently works as a Project Manager on regulatory and compliance projects for the Enterprise and Consumer Bank.

Natasha Huang

Natasha is an Abbotsleigh Old Girl (2019) and is currently studying Psychological & Behavioural Sciences at the University of Cambridge. She was the licensee and main organiser of TEDxYouth@Abbotsleigh 2018.

Rhian Miller

Rhian Miller is a proud Wirangu, Narrunga and Wangkathaa woman. She was fortunate enough to be part of the AIME program as a Mentee and since then has transitioned through the organisation as a Program Manager, Puppeteer and Global Pilot Director. She now works as an Associate Designer building out IMAGI-NATION{University} content and curriculum.

Sarah Luke

Sarah Luke is a teacher and historian. Her first book, Callan Park, Hospital for the Insane, was shortlisted for the 2019 NSW Premier’s History Award (Community and Regional History Prize). Her second book, Like a Wicked Noah’s Ark: The Nautical School Ships Vernon & Sobraon, was published in 2020.

Shannon Harvey

Shannon Harvey is a multi-award-winning journalist, author and filmmaker. She previously worked as a TV, radio and online reporter for organisations such as the ABC and Fairfax. She’s written two books, directed two feature documentaries, and is the recipient of the National Press Club of Australia’s 'Health Journalist of The Year' award.

Todd Liubinskas

Todd is an athlete, fitness professional and business owner. He is a former first grade rugby union player and for the past 15 years, he has been working with clients to improve their health.

Trent Knox

Trent is an athlete and ex-real estate agent who chose to follow his passion for fitness and become a personal trainer.