TEDxSIUC Committee
2025 TedxSIUC Committee
Jeremiah Stemm | Organizer
Suhas Dantuluri | Vice President
Suhas is a junior at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, enrolled in the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences in the undergraduate biological science program. Suhas’ previous work has involved advocacy for underserved populations in healthcare, and he continues to work in aid of bridging the gaps in our current system. Suhas’ involvement in TEDx is driven by a desire to tell interesting stories and give people a platform to be their authentic selves while inspiring others who are on their own unique journeys.
Joey Volpe | Sponsorships and Budgets Manager
Joey is a Junior studying Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management at SIUC’s college of business. Outside of TEDx and the classroom, he is also the scholarship chair and social media manager of his fraternity Sigma Chi. He was inspired to join TEDx because of its role in his education, his love for event management, and the desire to spread ideas worth sharing.
John Fiagbedu | Event Coordinator
John is a master’s student majoring in Linguistics at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He is highly interested in Language Acquisition (First and Second) and helping children with communication disorders. Following his recent teaching for an undergraduate course, INTL 301 (Working Internationally), he developed a strong interest in how differences in culture can influence the way language is developed in linguistic and social context. After his BA studies in Linguistics and Chinese, he worked in three financial institutions as a customer service and business developer while building his professional experience that is geared toward providing services to humanity. As a people oriented person, he is always passionate about impacting people’s lives by sharing his personal experience with others and he believes that joining TEDx SIUC is a great opportunity to join hands with like-minded people that aims at empowering people through sharing ideas.
Caleb Oxley | Curator
Caleb Oxley is an undergraduate student at SIUC who is pursuing a double major in Cinema and Radio Television Digital Media. Caleb joined the TEDx RSO because of interest in helping others refine their speeches. Caleb is a long time video editor and an honors student, involved in other clubs such as MCM (movie camera movement). When not doing TEDx, Caleb loves to make short films with his friends, and keeping up with people in his hometown of Galesburg, Illinois.
Ainaz Fazlfarhadi | Marketing Team (Media Relations and TEDx Podcast Officer)
Ainaz Fazlfarhadi is a graduate student pursuing a degree in Architecture at Southern Illinois University. With professional experience in architectural design, photography, curation, and personal branding, Ainaz brings a diverse skill set and perspective to the TED team. Driven by a passion for creating positive change, Ainaz is excited to collaborate with other TED members to spread ideas that can build a brighter future.
Dylan Felty | Marketing Team
Dylan Felty is a part of our marketing team. Her major is criminology and criminal justice with a minor in American sign language. She is currently a sophomore. This is Dylan's first year on the TEDxSIUC team and she is most excited for the experience she's gaining through marketing and meeting new people.
Kaylin Williams | Video and Audio Manager
Kaylin Williams is a second-year student at SIUC majoring in Cinema. She loves being able to express herself artistically and develop her filmmaking skills through the courses SIUC’s College of Arts and Media has to offer, and by being an active member in multiple media-making RSOs. Kaylin chose to join TEDxSIUC as audio/visual manager because of the opportunities the organization provides for her to get pre-production and hands-on live video production experience! She also loves to listen and learn from the brave and inspirational TEDx speakers!
Amaris Williams | Secretary
Amaris Williams is a Chemistry major on the Pre-pharmacy track and is currently a junior at SIUC. She has enjoyed her time thus far at the university, involving herself in some RSO’s, attending football and basketball games, and taking a deep dive into her school work. Off the clock from school work, she enjoys hanging out with friends and her fiancé, baking all sorts of desserts, as well as volunteering as her church’s children’s pastor and being on her church’s worship team. Amaris excitedly took the opportunity to join TEDxSIUC because of her love for learning. Joining TEDx allows her to learn about many different topics from many different people around the country! She has enjoyed being able to learn more about how TEDx is run and being able to help put on the show for everyone. She is looking forward to TEDxSIUC 2025 and can’t wait for everyone else to see what TEDxSIUC 2025 has in store!
Tyler Worthen | Marketing Team Support
Tyler Worthen is an undergraduate student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. Tyler joined the TEDx RSO at SIUC to pursue his passion of Audio-Visual work. Tyler has done significant work in the field of Audio-Visual at not only SIU but at his local church. Outside of TEDx, Tyler enjoys gaming and playing instruments and is very involved in his community. Tyler is a first year member and is excited to be a member of TEDx!
Bethany Peppers | Advisor
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