Speakers

Dr. Shaheema Hameed

Dr. Shaheema Hameed is a Learning and Development Specialist and researcher who believes that the way we care for ourselves shapes the way we raise the next generation. In her TEDx talk, My Healing, Their Growth, she shares how her own journey of self-care and healing became the foundation for raising emotionally intelligent and resilient children. Blending personal experiences with insights from her professional work, she highlights why parental well-being is not a side note, but a cornerstone of strong families and thriving communities. With honesty and reflection, she shows that when parents heal and prioritize their own growth, children don’t just watch—they flourish. This talk is an invitation to rethink parenting through the lens of self-care, reminding us that nurturing ourselves is the first step in nurturing resilient futures

Arshad Hisham

Arshad Hisham is an internationally recognized entrepreneur, CEO, board member, advisor, educator, angel investor, and inventor with degrees in Business, Engineering, and an MBA. He has built companies from the ground up into multimillion-dollar enterprises, secured worldwide press coverage, and negotiated exits with billion-dollar conglomerates. An Edison Award Silver Medalist, His pioneering work in AI, Automation, Robotics and Education has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Discovery Channel, IEEE, and Popular Science. He has served on university advisory councils including California State East Bay and as a jury for the prestigious Edison Awards. View More

Arshad Hisham

Devipriya Chandhirahasan

"Devipriya Chandhirahasan, 17 years old, and the Headgirl of Birla Public School, is a dynamic and multi-talented individual with a deep-rooted passion for public speaking and leadership. Devipriya has a remarkable record of accomplishments and achievements. A seasoned debater, she has represented the school on the QatarDebate QPSDL team for three consecutive years, emerging as the League Runner-up and one of the Top 4 Best Speakers and Reply Speakers in 2022, and clinching the title of National Champion in 2023.

Devipriya's talents extend well beyond debate. She has hosted several prestigious events including the School Annual Day, ICC and SDC programs, and has earned accolades in various Intra & inter-school and independent speaking competitions.She has also won STEM exhibition awards and passionately leads projects and initiatives within and beyond school. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer since the age of five, with international certification from the International Dance Council – Paris, France and a diploma Black Belt holder in martial arts. Devipriya continues to pursue her interest with dedication and versatility."

Leah Geoji Thomas

Leah Thomas is an Organisational Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Researcher. She is an alumna from several distinguished institutions namely Women's Christian College, Chennai, University of Leeds, and Madras School of Social Work. In the field of Psychology, she has worked across disciplines. She worked as a Special Educator and Mental Health Consultant across schools in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Weaving her passion for teaching and education along with psychology, Leah is currently working as a Project Associate, on a Meta-Funded CSR project with the Department of Management Studies, IIT-Madras. The program is a Multi-Disciplinary research project focussed on using Immersive Technology to enhance learner engagement, curiosity, and peer learning. Leah also is a passionate dancer, theatre actor and a hospital clown under training. She has also performed at International Theatre Festivals, and uses her expertise in the arts as a catalyst in her Counselling Practice using expressive arts based interventions as well. True to the theme of this years TEDx, her academic and professional journey has also been a mosaic of perspectives.