Theme: Changemakers and Future-Thinkers

The theme for this TEDx is “Changemakers and Future-Thinkers” as ACJC has a legacy of nurturing individuals who have made themselves innovative and meaningful contributors to society and their various fields of work. Passion and the tenacity with which to see these dreams through is a core part of our school values. We would like to invite our peers in ACJC and beyond to participate and glean new insights by taking part in TEDxACJC.

TEDxYouth@ACJC
25 Dover Close East, Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Singapore
Singapore, North West, 139745
Singapore

Genevieve Ong

Community Advocate

Genevieve is a human with 2 dreams. The first, is to “play” for the “rest” of her life. The second, is to make for a better soul for Singapore, through the build of The Stranger Space. She was part of the village at Forest School Singapore (FSS) until The Good Death of Forest School Singapore in November 2024. She now extends her practice and learning at Stranger Conversations, buying time and making space to try on all versions of her adult self, the way she held space for children at FSS. It’s taking a village of strangers to raise this regenerated adult!

Imran Shah

Pharmacist and Geriatric Health Worker

Imran is a pharmacist with a deep passion for oncology and a vision for transforming the pharmacist’s role in Singapore’s healthcare landscape. Recently, he’s taken a step back from his work in a public hospital to build a geriatric clinic in the community. Despite the challenges of a startup, Imran thrives on innovation and the opportunity to build something valuable from the ground up. When he's not leading Alami Clinic, you’ll find him immersed in a fiction novel over lunch. And if you’re looking for a conversation, coffee is always a good way to catch him!

Kethlyn G

Disability Advocate and Educator

Kethlyn G grew up in a world that overwhelmed her senses but was always told to “adjust”. She struggled with focus and was told she had ADHD. Her sensorial sensitivities made it difficult for her to succeed in an environment that wasn’t built for her. Now, as an educator, she realizes the problem was never her but how spaces were built. With experience working with at-risk youths and persons with disabilities, and being in a relationship with someone with a physical disability, she has seen how exclusion is designed into our systems, especially in education. Through her work, she challenges how we think about inclusion, advocating for independence over assistance. Her presentation, The Hidden Barriers You Don’t See—But We Do, invites audiences to rethink accessibility for real change.

Sam Shuqin

Marine Biologist and Conservation Activist

Sam is a marine conservationist dedicated to restoring coral reefs in Southeast Asia. Her work focuses on enhancing biodiversity on artificial structures, rehabilitating degraded reefs in urban marine environments, and collaborating with coastal communities on restoration initiatives. She is also the co-founder of Our Singapore Reefs, an initiative that raises awareness of Singapore’s marine biodiversity while fostering community collaboration and engagement in marine science and conservation. Through her expertise in science communication, Sam inspires diverse audiences to take an active role in marine stewardship.