GLOBAL IMPACT CONFERENCE 2024

 

Teens helping teens to change the world.

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GIC 2024

FROM VISION TO IMPACT

The Global Impact Conference is a semi-annual event that spotlights the remarkable achievements of students in their impact projects. This platform not only celebrates their successes but also encourages other young individuals to start their own journeys of making a positive difference in the world. Through inspirational presentations and collaborative networking, the conference empowers students to become the change-makers of tomorrow, inspiring a new generation of global leaders and innovators.

INTRODUCING

THE GIC EXPERT PANEL

GIC expert panels feature standout students showcasing their impact projects' success stories, inspiring their peers to initiate their journeys of positive change.

Speaker 1

SELF Seminars (Financial Literacy) 

SRIHITH TIRNATI

Srihith's impact project involved giving lectures about financial literacy to 400+ students in India. He did this because I believe it is important for teens to understand this topic, and one of his core values is teen empowerment. Srihith recently did this project with the help of TILC and his family.

 
Speaker 2

ARTSPARKS

JUSTIN FREEMAN

a 17-year-old musician and student with a passion for helping others. Inspired by his time volunteering with children on the autism spectrum, Justin created ArtSPARKS!, a program dedicated to making a difference in their lives. He's dedicated over 200 hours to bring this project to life, demonstrating his commitment and drive to make a positive impact.

 

 
Speaker 3

COMPASSIONATE RUNNERS 

CASEY CUPPS- O'SULLIVAN

Casey is a high school senior with a passion for running and helping neurodivergent kids. She believes in the power of running to create social connections and build friendships, and she's dedicated to making sure every child feels included and empowered.

 

 
Speaker 4

MISSION PERIOD 

SONALI SACHDEVA

Mission Period looks to help women struggling from period poverty through activism and awareness. The issue of period poverty is severely misrepresented in society and Mission Period works to combat that. Behind the Scenes is a hospitality based project within my school that helps bring light to the work people outside of the immediate classrooms do.

 
Speaker 5

FINANCIAL LITERACY

HARSHMIT VERMAN

As an avid debater and leader within his school community, Harshmit strives to create solutions to problems faced by many of his peers. Upon founding the business club at his school, Harshmit learned numerous concepts pertaining to financial literacy in preparation for competitions like the National Personal Finance Challenge. As he shared information with others, Harshmit realized his increasing desire to share his findings with teenagers outside of his club and school. Consequently, after concluding an internship at Milestone Asset Management Group, Harshmit founded Teen Financial Insights. To date, Harshmit has published 6+ SEO-Optimized Articles.
 
In addition to helping teenagers around the world build their financial literacy toolkit, Harshmit is driven to create a societal impact to address inequities in the business world. Therefore, he created a series of empowerment events, as part of his Business Club, to reform business into a more equitable environment. Combining these projects, Harshmit aspires to foster a more inclusive environment and create a foundation for financial success for the next generation of leaders.

 

 
Speaker 6

Service Dog training and Solution Engineers

JAMES ATKINSON

James's impact project began over 10 years ago when his family volunteered with Canine Companions in Richmond, Virginia. Through this, he developed a love for dog training and learned how to let go of the dogs he raised, understanding their greater purpose. One experience that deeply shaped him was with a dog named Oxford, who was paired with Madisyn, a young woman with a spinal cord injury. Oxford became a life-changing companion for her, helping her regain trust and independence. Witnessing the impact our training had on her was incredibly rewarding to James. Training dogs has taught him patience, adaptability, empathy, and gratitude. He saw how resilient recipients are, like Tisha and Dawn, who persevere despite immense challenges, giving him motivation to continue training. Training dogs prompted him to create Solution Engineers in hope of inspiring other teens to find their calling to impact others' lives. 

 

 
Speaker 7

CANCER RESEARCH PROJECT FOR MENTAL HEALTH 

COREY FISCHER

Corey Fischer is a 17-year-old student-athlete driven to make a difference in the world. Inspired by his best friend, who lost his battle with leukemia, Corey is a thoughtful change-maker who places great value on the human connection. This experience fueled Corey's desire to develop a cancer research project focused on the mental health and emotions of hospitalized pediatric cancer patients. He successfully completed an IRB application and received hospital approval for his project. Through the use of Emotion Cards he created, Corey hopes to transform the communication process about emotion in chronically ill children with cancer. His work is ongoing, and the results are sure to be astounding. Corey is determined to help others and create positive, impactful change. Ultimately, Corey wants to become a physician who changes the mental health field.

 
Speaker 8

PYQUEST: Programming for Beginners 

ERICA CHEMMANOOR

Erica created an app that teaches kids how to code in Python. Each concept is taught through a mini-game. She created this app due to a lack of accessible and quality resources in her area for kids to learn how to code in Python in a fun and engaging way.

 

 
Speaker 9

HOW TO DO STORYTELLING THROUGH FILM

NAVY OSBORNE

Navy, a high school senior with a filmmaker's eye, is driven to tell powerful stories that challenge stereotypes and dismantle discrimination. Through her lens, she captures the nuances of the human experience, advocating for a more just and equitable world.

 

 
Speaker 10

SUMMER SUCCESS: Learning Hub Assistance for immigrants 

BRYANA QUINTERO

Summer Lift is dedicated to empowering under-resourced families to make the most of their summer by providing vital resources and raising awareness about the support available for their children's success. Our goal is to help close education gaps, by offering a comprehensive resource bank of the many engaging activities for students, and provide support for low-income parents. Through pamphlets, informative articles, an interactive website with blogs, resources, and workshops, we aim to enhance education and literacy for children from kindergarten to 12th grade.

 

 

GIC CONFERENCE 2024