Past TEDx event

TEDxYouth@OxfordInstituto

Mentes Disruptivas

Took placeNovember 23, 2024
LocationCelaya, Guanajuato, Mexico
FormatYouth
Our theme is Disruptive Minds, emphasizing that we need a society with people who think differently. Inviting people to have disruptive thinking, thinking that breaks paradigms and goes beyond the norm. Believing that we can do different things, seeking innovation and going against the current.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • ADOLFO GÜEMEZ

    Priest

    Adolfo Güémez was born in Celaya, Gto., on January 10, 1976. He has been a Legionary of Christ since 1995. He has a degree in Philosophy from the Universidad Anáhuac and a Bachelor's degree in Theology from the Ateneo Regina Apostolorum in Rome. He completed master's studies in Classical Humanities at the Center for Humanistic Studies of the Legion of Christ in Connecticut, USA. He was ordained a priest on August 15, 2008, in Celaya, Gto. He has written six books and he is an international speaker.

  • ALDO FARRUGIA

    Social entrepreneur

    Founder and director of Comunal, a communications and social impact agency, marathon runner and holder of a Guinness Record for running the marathon blindly without being blind, his purpose in life is to promote empathy and altruism to improve the social participation of Mexicans, seeking to change individualism for greater activism.

  • AMALIA OSORIO

    Psychologist, thanatologist and educator

    Wife and mother. With more than 30 years of experience in supporting people who live through difficult situations in life, dedicated to alleviating human suffering, recognized in different national and international areas as a workshop facilitator, psychotherapist and lecturer, she directs humanitarian aid and research programs. Dedicated to listening to stories, integrating education, psychology, thanatology and psychotraumatology into her professional work, trusting above all in the deep inner wisdom of each human being, to rebuild and reinvent themselves. Founder and director of Ágape, a comprehensive support center for human beings, committed to the person, the family and society. All this from healing, recognizing and integrating her own history and humanity.

  • CAMILA VAZQUEZ BALDERAS

    STUDENT

    Camila, a student at Oxford Instituto Eucativo. She is a 17-year-old girl who likes to be with her friends, a very happy person, passionate about the things she loves, she is not afraid to take risks in every opportunity she has in her life and in her mind lives the phrase "all or nothing". She is a true believer that we can make a great change in the world if we are willing to give our best effort. Her greatest goal is to study medicine and continue being a happy person. She wants to help people and make this world a better place for everyone.

  • CRISTINA VERÁSTEGUI

    Businesswoman and athlete

    Creator of the social enterprise: "Con el nopal en la frente". Two-time winner of the 2020 and 2021 youth award. National runner-up in the Mountain Bike marathon 2024. Creator of the indigenous documentary: Orígenes.

  • JOSE JAVIER RIVERO

    Head of Operations en Uber

    An expert in optimizing operational efficiency and operations leader for technology companies in Latin America. With a distinguished track record leading Operations teams at Uber and solid experience in the manufacturing industry at Philip Morris. He has specialized in optimizing operational processes and building high-performance teams. His focus is on driving profitable growth and improving customer experience through data-driven strategies.

  • JUAN LUIS CABRERA

    Product manager at a digital agency

    Juan Luis is a Systems Engineer, a nerd by training, very restless, competing and winning more than 5 hackathons, which have led him to national and international training. 5 years ago he founded a Digital Agency, where they make Technology applied to marketing, supporting more than 100 companies in 5 countries to live off what they love. He has a Youth Award, participating in panels as a technology expert for TV programs in Los Angeles, and has been a mentor and speaker on more than 25 occasions

  • JULIA ROSAS

    Student

    A 9 yeras old girl who studies, does theater, practices gymnastics, plays, laughs and enjoys her childhood.

  • MARIA YEZABEL RODRIGUEZ MORALES

    STUDENT

    Yezabel, a 16-year-old artist who loves being able to express herself and connect with people through her art. She likes painting in different techniques, sculpting, drawing and creating animations.

  • MARTINA FERNANDEZ GALLARDO

    Student

    Student passionate about personal growth, sports and music.

  • MIRIAM FRAILE

    Comedian and content creator

    Miriam Fraile is a comedian and content creator who studied many things, including a university degree, but preferred to make people laugh and touch on difficult topics through laughter and humor, to make them easier to understand.

Organizing team