In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations).

RHHS Auditorium
12101 Clarksville Pike
Clarksville, Maryland, 21029
United States

Amrish Vyas

A proven leader in fostering strong relationships amongst key stakeholders, communities, and influencing policy changes in advocacy operations.

Eliza Buchman

A sophomore at River Hill High School who loves playing the clarinet, knitting, and reading. Her favorite classes are anything to do with history and STEM, and is especially interested in international relations, languages, and anything related to geography!

Emery Skolkin

A sophomore at River Hill High School and loves playing baseball and soccer at the school. He has special interests in biology, business, chemistry, and investing, and always loves learning new things.In his free time, he spends time with his friends, volunteering with the Special Olympics of Howard County, and listening to music.

Felix Baum

An accomplished environmental activist, an aspiring computer scientist, and an ever curious learner. Lately, he runs a nonprofit environmental education program for Baltimore high-schoolers and develops AI solutions for a local auto repair business.

Henry Yarmus

A junior at River Hill High School who is passionate about leadership, business, and environmental sustainability. Through the support of the River Hill and Howard County Community, he has seen first-hand how hard work and collaboration can drive real change. Whether through conservation or advocacy, he is committed to leaving the world a better place than he found it.

Ishaan Busireddy

Hello! My name is Ishaan Busireddy, and I am a senior at RHHS. My interests are technology, history, international relations, and world cultures. I am also interested in promoting the student voice through activism and working for the community’s benefit. Within school, I enjoy participating in Varsity Tennis, Congressional Debate, Garden Club, and Model UN.

Nathanial Clarke

A freshman at River Hill High School who is interested in STEM and hopes to pursue a career in biotechnology. In school, Nathanial is involved in Model UN, FBLA, and Collaborative Marketing. Outside of school, he plays soccer, swims, and is passionate about learning languages, geography, and geopolitics. Through TEDx, Nathanial hopes to inspire others not to feel limited by stereotypes, and to encourage people to become barrier breakers using what he has learned about the importance of making your own space to create new opportunities.

Riddhi Mittal

A freshman at River Hill High School who enjoys being involved in school through her position as class president, multiple clubs, and sports. She is an avid mental health supporter and hopes her TEDx inspires people to diminish the stigma and talk more freely about it. She hopes that she can encourage others to break out of their shells and be brave enough to pursue their own dreams.

Vishnu Kannan

A junior at River Hill Developing his interest for math and science from a young age, he now spends his time on various research projects in math, machine learning, and medicine.

Yashica Papineni

A sophomore at River Hill High School who is passionate about STEM and promoting gender inclusivity. She is the software lead of an all-girls robotics team, where she is able to pursue her passions and outreach to the community for more representation in the field. She's also involved in many clubs and has been playing volleyball for seven years. Through her TEDx talk, she hopes to inspire others to break barriers in STEM and follow their passions.