A versatile communicator, educator, and storyteller, I have built a multifaceted speaking career that bridges academia, business, and the arts. Drawing on a passion for connecting with audiences, I have delivered three TEDx talks, presented at international conferences, and participated in global education events while also working as a voiceover artist and actor. Across these diverse platforms, I strive to inspire, educate, and engage audiences by blending intellectual substance with narrative storytelling. My speaking experience reflects a commitment to sharing meaningful ideas through compelling communication. Through these varied experiences, I have developed a deep understanding of audience engagement, voice, and emotion. Whether in classrooms, on stage, or behind a microphone, I strive to communicate ideas that inspire reflection, connection, and meaningful action.
TEDx Talks and Inspirational Speaking
- Presented Moving Forward from Failure at TEDxRITDubai, a reflective talk centered on perseverance and growth that encouraged audiences to view failure as a foundation for innovation and resilience.
- Spoke on Inspiring Innovation Mindsets in Underrepresented Adolescents at TEDxRaleigh, advocating for entrepreneurship education as a pathway to empowerment through innovation, financial literacy, and leadership.
- Shared Stepping into the Shoes of a Champion at TEDxUCSB, celebrating empathy and service through the mission of A Champion’s Shoes, a nonprofit striving to donate one million pairs of shoes nationwide by 2026.
Academic and Industry Presentations
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Presented Driven to Share: The Impact of Car Sharing Service Ekar on Sustainable Transportation in Dubai at the American University in the Emirates International Research Conference, linking technological innovation with environmental sustainability.
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Organized and moderated Arabian Gulf Academia, a panel discussion for Coastal Carolina University’s International Education Week that examined cross-cultural collaboration in higher education.
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Delivered Doing Well by Doing Good for Woodbury University’s 2022 Summer Speaker Series, exploring how organizations can pursue profitability and purpose simultaneously.
Voiceover and Media Communication
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Provided voiceover work across education, marketing, and corporate training, enhancing projects with warmth, credibility, and clarity.
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Appeared as a podcast guest discussing leadership, marketing, and the evolution of education, using storytelling to engage and inform diverse audiences.
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Portrayed a factory manager in CION Lighting, a short film production.
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Starred as Eric Lopez in Game’s Over, produced by students at the SAE Institute in Dubai.
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Played the lead role of Richard Sifkitz in Stationary Bike, a Stephen King adaptation by Middlesex University film students.
- ADNOC Inaugural Video (30 Seconds)
- Emirates Radio Ad | First and Business Class (30 Seconds)
- Emirates Radio Ad | Two Holidays in One (30 Seconds)
- Emirates Radio Tag | Business Class (15 Seconds)
- Emirates Radio Tag | In-Flight Entertainment (12 Seconds)
- Emirates Radio Tag | Private Suite (15 Seconds)
- Infiniti Q60 Project Black S | Design (16 Seconds)
- Infiniti Q60 Project Black S | Performance (21 Seconds)
- New Faculty Gathering Video (3:09 Minutes)
- Porsche Radio Ad | Iconic 911 (35 Seconds)