How I was inspired to join Encounters TEDEd: Alyssa Mawji

My name is Alyssa Mawji and I am in grade 11 at Riverside Secondary School.

What inspired me to join the Encounters TEDEd Club was attending the 2020 conference. From the activations to the keynotes, it was all so much fun and inspiring. I met a lot of new people and learned new things. However, it was the student talks that inspired me the most. You could easily see how hard everyone in the club worked on their talks and for the conference through their passion and enthusiasm. The student talks were motivating and made me want to join the program and be part of the conference team. The Encounters TEDEd program made me think about how faith can intertwine with daily life. I always knew that many aspects of our lives are connected to it, but I never realized how truly connected it can be to everything. I see the world from a different point of view and understand it, and my place in it, much better. I am excited to be a part of the Encounters TEDEd Club and the leadership team for our first ever virtual conference, IlluminaTED 2021!