Voices of TEDxBaron St

Discover the voices behind TEDxBaron St—visionary storytellers and innovators who brought unique perspectives to the stage. Each speaker wove together themes of mystery, history, and inspiration, leaving a lasting impact on Aleppo’s narrative.

Resan-Nahso — I’m a software engineering student and hold a bachelor’s degree in translation. I’m currently a teacher and am passionate about devising captivating and unique practices of teaching English and German that creates interest in the student. I’m also a social activist and am interested in humanitarian work and volunteering. I’m still new to the world of volunteering but so far I was part of two initiatives. I helped in founding an initiative that helped deaf people to integrate in society and I’m planning to do more. I’m intrigued by any activity that is related to speaking like debating and public speaking. I’m also fluent in 4 languages which are English, German, Arabic, and Kurdish.

Joseph-G.-Shenekji — I’m a researcher in the field of biotechnology from Aleppo, Syria PhD student in genetic engineering and biotechnology founder of Biotechnology.sy initiative for empowering young Biotechnologists in Syria. scientific writer in popular science & MIT technology review (Arabic version) in Majarra. youth development activist and a science enthusiast.

Fatema-Farwati — BA in English Language and Literature, MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and a Diploma in Education and Qualification. – A masterful blogger who shares her experiences and expertise regarding educational matters independently within her personal project “With Fatima”. – Worked at the University of Aleppo and with many for-profit and non-profit organizations, in partnership with many INGOs

Diana-Dayekh — Field worker at CAC organisation -Volunteering in Humanitarian fields – A member of the first-place-winning team in the JCI Aleppo Debaters Championship 2023. – Experimenter in Psychology, Neuroscience and Natural Medicine.

Lana-Kalaji — An aspiring researcher, inventor and lecturer, Currently is pusuing a B.Sc. in Pharmacology – Violinist – A Poet (English poems) – Passionate about drawing and artwork anaylsis