Meet our 2024-2025 Executive Team
Katherine Squitieri, Chair
U3 International Development Studies (major) & Art History (minor)
Hometown: Madison, WI
Favourite Hobby: Reading non-fiction!
“I am beyond thrilled for the opportunity to lead this year’s team. The TEDx stage offers our community a unique platform to share ideas, challenge perceptions, and connect with other curious individuals. We have an incredible team this year, and I am so proud to support us in organizing this conference for the McGill community. Remember, ideas change everything!”
Mikalah Martindale, VP Communications
U1 Psychology (major) & Organismal Biology (minor)
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Favourite Hobby: Taking my dog for walks!
Favourite Artist: Jorja Smith & Mariah the Scientist
"I’m so excited for the 2025 TEDx event! I cannot wait to see how our speakers will conceptualize “Ripples” in their own lives. I look forward to working with the team as we plan our event for the McGill community—hopefully inspiring even more speakers in the following years.”
Rayyana Sunderji, Communications Coordinator
U1 Anatomy and Cell Biology (major) & Gender, Sexuality, Feminist, and Social Justice (minor)
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to be on the TEDxMcGill team and to be a part of an impactful community. I’m looking forward to getting inspired by the creative student speakers, and seeing the teams hard work unfold on the TEDxMcGill stage!"
Nanami Haruyama, VP Memberships
U3 Political Science (major) & Social Entrepreneurship and IDS (minor)
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Favourite Hobby: Baking & cooking
“I’m extremely excited to be returning as one of the VP Memberships for TEDxMcGill! The TEDx principles resonate with me as it empowers diverse voices and inspires change from within our community. I look forward to creating an event that not only entertains but also educates and motivates attendees to reflect and think critically. Hope to see many of you at the event in February! ”
Roberto Concepcion, VP Memberships
U3 Honours International Development Studies (major) & Sociology + Management (minors)
Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia
Favourite Hobby: Editorial photography
"I hope this year’s conference will attract more undergraduate students and realize that their voices matter!”
Bianca Sugunasiri, Memberships Coordinator
U1 Psychology (major) & English + Management (minors)
Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Favourite Hobby: Reading & Cooking!
Favourite Artist: Conan Gray & Billy Joel
“Hey everyone! I’m so excited to be part of this amazing team. We have some incredible and passionate speakers this year and I can’t wait to see how they interpret our theme, “Ripples”. Not only is the conference a fantastic way to learn about the impact YOU can make, but it is also a wonderful way to show support for the McGill Community. Don’t miss out!”
Benjamin Millerman, Memberships, Coordinator
U0 International Development Studies (major) & Economics (minor)
Hometown: Chappaqua, NY
Favourite Artist: King Krule
“I’m excited for this year’s theme of “Ripples” and can’t wait for everyone to hear the interesting talks we will have this year!.”
Marie Depuydt, VP Logistics
U3 Joint Honours Political Science and IDS (major) & Economics (minor)
Hometown: Edinburgh, UK + Rennes, FR
Favourite Hobby: Running
”I am super excited to get to know the team a lot more throughout the process of making this event happen!! I can’t wait to see it all come together :)”
Maddi Dorris, Logistics Coordinator
U4 Music Education (dual degree, B.Mus & B. Ed)
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Favourite Hobby: Baking cookies & playing Fortnite
Kimberly Yang, VP Sponsorships
U3 Joint Honours Philosophy & East Asian Studies (major)
Hometown: Thornhill, ON
Favourite Artist: Vulfmon!
“Get excited RAH!! It'll be an unforgetable time, both because of the knowledge you'll gain but also the beautiful people you'll meet!”
Kareem Ayass, Sponshorships Coordinator
U2 Computer Science and Biology (major)
Hometown: Dubai, UAE
Favourite Hobby: Muay Thai
“Being part of TEDxMcGill means creating a platform for real conversations and fresh perspectives. I’m excited to see the impact that this year’s theme, “Ripples,” will have on the McGill community.”
Wendy Lin, Sponsorships Coordinator
U3 Joint Honours International Development & Cultural Studies (major)
Hometown: Abbotsford, BC
Favourite Hobby: Figure Skating!
“I'm so excited to see everything come together at this year's conference! I've really enjoyed working with the TedxMcGill Team so far and I look forward to seeing how each portfolio's work is reflected in the conference. I'm also super excited to see what the speakers make of our theme, Ripples, and can't wait to share this wonderful event with the McGill and greater Montréal community.”