Aaraav Ovalekar
DP2 student at AICS
Aaraav is an 18 year old DP2 student at the AICS. He is an avid sports enthusiast with a strong passion for the analytical side of sports. His fascination with mathematics has led him to become a logical thinker and problem solver. Renowned for his disciplined, responsible, and honest approach, Aaraav is dedicated to excelling in every endeavour. He is driven by his desire to apply his mathematical skills to explore the intersection of Business, Technology, and Finance, paving the way for a promising future.
Founder of Selfmentorship Quest
Anne Rosa (MSc) is the 28-year-old founder of Selfmentorship Quest: a company through which she aims to provide everyone in transition to adulthood with all the information, tools, skills exercises and information they need to learn how to manage themselves. Why? So that they can become their own mentor/coach. Anne Rosa studied Psychology and Business Administration at the University of Amsterdam and still enjoys living in Amsterdam, where she hopes to complete her mission to make self-development and personal growth accessible to everyone. She aims to inspire and encourage people to shape your most beautiful life in this, while staying true to yourself.
Asami Fujii
DP1 student at AICS
Asami is a 16 year old DP1 student at the AICS.
Founder and CEO, Trompenaars Hampden-Turner
Fons is a Dutch organizational theorist recognized around the world for his work as a consultant, trainer, motivational speaker and author of various books on the subject of culture and business with his seminal book,Riding the Waves of Culture in its 4th edition.
He has spent over 30 years helping Fortune 500 leaders build meaningful connections to manage and solve their business and cultural dilemmas to increase global effectiveness and performance, particularly in the areas of leadership, innovation, globalization, intercultural understanding and managing culture change by reconciling differences. One of the Top 20 Most Influential International Thinkers, inductee to the Thinkers50 Hall of Fame, and awarded the 2023 prestigious George Petitpas Award by The World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA).
Imam Diongue
Designer & Creative lead
Imam is a student and versatile designer from Senegal, currently expanding his creative and personal horizons in Amsterdam. Specializing in illustrations, stationery and UI/UX design, Imam applies a keen eye for detail to both art and life. At TEDx, he will delve into the transformative power of stepping out of comfort zones. Drawing on personal experiences, Imam will share how embracing challenges and uncertainties is essential for growth and resilience. Join him to discover practical strategies for pushing beyond your boundaries and enhancing your life.
Design Educator at the AICS
Josh is a visually oriented creative and educator. His preoccupations include the 'everyday' as it relates to the human condition; as well as a long standing engagement with the notion of place. A generalist by nature; unavoidably everythingist', given that more-is-more; Josh has a prismatic view of the world. He seeks to encourage others, especially his students, to flourish in their own (inter)national contexts. Josh seeks to inject a love of life-long-learning, driven by conceptual thinking, that is rooted-in-experience, well-informed, and responsive. Josh has been involved in various creative fields including the Fine Arts, Photography, Film and (Graphic) Design respectively.
Founder of Brave Amsterdam
Lisa is passionate and motivated about social sustainability and brand management. A natural innovator with a proven track record spanning all areas of marketing and brand communications.
Louis-Georges Regis
Growth Advisor
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Psychotherapist
Melanie is therapist, specialising in working with young international people. She grew up and continues to live internationally. Melanie started working in mental health many many years ago - before it was even trendy. She is passionate about promoting resilience within the global nomad community, particularly now she is raising 2 of her own Third Culture Kids. Melanie spends much of her time championing the importance of joy and self-love by wearing a lot of rainbow themed clothing and nailing the Vanilla Ice rap on Karaoke - much to the embarassment of her children.
Rushil Baya
DP2 student at AICS
Rushil is an 18 year old DP2 student at the AICS and the current Head of the AICS student council.