Ajiri Kono-Ugen

Change Agent

My name is Ajiri Kono-Ugen and I live for moments when learning feels like discovery. As Head of Curriculum, I spend my days finding ways to make school less about routine and more about spark. TEDx gave me the perfect excuse to bring that same energy into something bold, student-driven, and unforgettable. I'm passionate about ideas that shift perspectives, challenge comfort zones, and light up a room.

Reimagining education Helping young people find their voice Creating platforms where ideas grow and flow

Learning shouldn't be a checklist—it should be an adventure.

When Amen pitched the idea of hosting a TEDx event, it didn’t take long before I was all in. What started as a casual suggestion grew into a movement. I watched students find courage, speakers share truth, and a community come alive. That’s why we’ll keep doing this.