Nicola Allen

Activist, Brainstormer, Explorer, Performer, Student

I am a second year MSci with Professional Placement Year Pharmacology Student at King's College London. Despite being within the STEM field, I have always had a deep passion for public speaking and the art of spreading ideas, and thus have remained involved with TEDx internationally for over 6 years.

Confidence, Education, Pharmacology, Public Speaking, Visual and Performing Arts

I was first introduced to TEDx when I joined the 'Experiences' team for TEDxBritishSchoolManila in the Philippines. I then went to become the President and lead Curator for the second year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the shift of online conferences. During this time, I moved to the UK and began an independent TEDx conference, TEDxYouth@Fitzrovia in London. After a successful event, my interest and addiction to TEDx only grew stronger. I joined TEDxKingsCollegeLondon as a member of the Speaker Recruitment team, and then became the President in the second year. We have recently just completed a wonderful conference in 2023!

Alongside my Pharmacology degree and involvement with TEDx, I have also always had a passion for music and theatre. I sing, play a few instruments (ukulele, guitar, saxophone) and have also been the lead role for Chicago the Musical in the Philippines!