Theme: Be Present, Be the Present

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).

Saint Joseph School
Cornet Chehwan
Street#12
Cornet Chehwan, Mont-Liban, 00961
Lebanon

Dana Harb

Psychosocial Support Specialist

I am an MA graduate in English Language and Literature with 15 years of teaching experience and 12 years of providing psychosocial support through community-based services, where I work to empower individuals, foster resilience, and promote mental well-being. I believe in making a positive impact by spreading joy and positivity in everything I do.

Grace Oneissy

High School Student

- Kousa lover. - Nature-loving adventurer who finds beauty in life’s small details. - Guitarist🤘. - Can’t live without music. - Summer person. - Adores animals. - Biggest fan of scouts, camping, and hikes. - Living with no regrets.

Jennifer Yazbeck

High School Student

Jennifer Yazbeck is a second-year secondary student passionate about exploring the strength of human connections. Her personal experience navigating a long-distance relationship has shaped her understanding of resilience, intentionality, and growth. Through her TEDx talk, she aims to inspire others to see distance not as a barrier, but as an opportunity to strengthen bonds and embrace change.

Madona Slim

High School Student

I am a passionate person, and one who quests for knowledge. I want to know what is happening in the world, and I would like to contribute to major changes. I'm a lover of literature, a follower of Christ, a student, a future lawyer, and an enthusiast of politics. I love traveling and trying lifestyles of different cultures.

Marc Hebbo

Founder of byHebbo & Beycommerce

I'm an 18-year-old who is passionate about creating outstanding websites that truly impress my clients. From the age of 14, I've been self-taught and have gained valuable expertise in the field. I believe in staying ahead of the game by keeping up with the latest trends and technologies in web development. Learning is a lifelong journey for me, and I'm always seeking out new opportunities to grow my skills and knowledge.

Marène Mazloum

High School Student

I am highly passionate about digital behavior and its intersection with neuroscience. I have always been curious about this topic and have dedicated an enormous amount of time researching it especially because I have experienced first-hand the addictive nature of social media despite the fact that I am a top-ranking student. I felt the pressure of academic excellence and the allure of social media, and I would like to shed light upon the vicious cycle that social media traps many in.

Philip Noun

Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist and regional advisor on mental health and psychosocial support

Philip Noun is a licensed clinical psychologist and regional advisor on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). He has extensive experience in the provision of psychotherapeutic support, clinical supervision and training, and in parallel to the work he does in his private practice, his experience with MHPSS ranges from work in the humanitarian sector, in non-governmental organizations, to work in government, at the National Mental Health Program within the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, and work in international development cooperation. He currently works as an advisor in a regional knowledge-management project, which serves to enhance the practical know-how of actors working on MHPSS for refugees and host communities affected by the overlapping regional crises in Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Türkiye and Syria.

Raymond Farah

High School Chemistry & Biology Teacher | Neuroscientist

Raymond Farah is a high school biology and chemistry teacher with a multidisciplinary background as a neuroscientist, molecular biologist, and researcher. With multiple academic publications to his name, Raymond combines scientific expertise with the art of teaching to inspire the next generation of thinkers. Outside of the lab and classroom, he explores the depths of human emotion through poetry and stays grounded through his passion for athletics. Raymond’s diverse pursuits reflect his commitment to understanding and embracing the full spectrum of human potential.

Roni Matar

Coach, Trainer, & Consultant

Roni Matar is an expert in personal transformation, emotional well-being, and business consulting. With a background in biology and seven years in medical equipment sales, Roni has spent the past 11 years in coaching, training, and consulting, empowering individuals and organizations to achieve meaningful change. Currently pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology, he combines his academic insights with innovative methodologies like Metaphors of Movement and Integral Eye Movement Therapy to help clients overcome emotional challenges. As a business consultant, he helps organizations optimize team dynamics and performance. Roni also trains therapists and coaches worldwide, sharing practical tools for sustainable transformation. His work bridges science, psychology, and strategy, inspiring change on personal and professional levels.

Samer Tutunji

Founder of Eshmoon Holistics

With an educational background in chemistry and biotechnology and cosmetic formulation. Samer is a many sided man with a passion for life’s adventures and a seeker for deep meaning.

Sarah Leena Boujaoude

Finance Student/Fashion Model

Sarah Leena Boujaoude is a finance student at the American University of Beirut, a fashion model, and Miss Lebanon 2024 1st Runner Up. Known for her advocacy on letting your inner beauty shine through, she inspires young audiences to use their uniqueness as their superpower.

Serah Barakat

Yoga Entrepreneur and Founder of Ohana Space

Founder of Ohana Space Yoga and Co-founder of The YogiVentures, Serah Barakat transitioned from a six-year career in fashion to embrace her dharma: learning, teaching, and sharing the transformative practice of yoga. In 2016, Serah opened her first yoga studio, Ohana Space Yoga, creating a community of healing, growth, and connection. In 2019, she co-founded The YogiVentures with her husband, combining yoga and adventure retreats. Expanding her vision, Serah launched a second Ohana branch in Batroun in 2021 and is now opening a third in Beirut to make yoga accessible to diverse communities. Since completing her YogaWorks training in Morocco in 2017, Serah has pursued advanced workshops with global instructors like Chris Chavez, Dylan Werner, and Adell Bridges. Her work focuses on building inclusive spaces for transformation—empowering others to live with purpose and radiate their light.

Tony Feghali

Business Coach | Education consultant

Tony Feghali supports his coaching practice with over three decades of experience blending entrepreneurship, technology, and education. His work most impacts professionals in their projects' zero-to-three phase (idea to three years). He strives to leverage emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to unlock new opportunities. He adopts a human-centered approach as he explores AI's transformative potential for good. Dr. Feghali holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Buffalo, an MS in Industrial Technology, and a PhD in Educational Computing from Purdue University. And he makes a mean Bolognese sauce!

Wael Jupiter Bou Zerdan

Musician, Drama Teacher

A Lebanese artist born in 1987, completed my studies at Saint Joseph School - Cornet Chehwan, and I am currently a drama teacher in the same school. I also am the co-founder of Minal Shaab arts group with my wife Gaia Maria, and we aim to spread unity, good citizenship, and culture, through our arts and in our life.