TEDxAmoskeagMillyard

Speakers

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• Akosua Arnold

  Ms. Vee (Akosua Valyria Arnold Afriyie) is an award-winning blues singer, musician, writer and comedienne whose powerhouse vocals blend southern gospel and soul. Hailing from Arkansas by way of Memphis, she has since set roots in Portland, OR and Berlin, NH.

• Amy Regan

  Sister + Educator + Barrier Breaker

  Amy Regan is an educator, advocate, and innovator working at the intersection of higher education, inclusion, and technology. As a professor and higher education product strategist, she is passionate about designing meaningful, data-informed systems that support students, especially those who are often overlooked. Her passion for accessibility is driven by her experience as the proud sister and legal guardian of her brother, who has Down syndrome.

• Christine Phillips

  Companion + Mom + Seeker

  Christine Phillips is the co-founder and executive director of Friends of Aine, a 501c(3) non-profit organization. Founded in 2013 in her daughter's memory, the organization supports grieving children who need a safe and compassionate space throughout their grief journey, educates communities about child grief, and advocates for child bereavement as part of the continuum of care for children's mental health and well-being.

• Cyrena Arnold

  Meteorologist + Parent + STEM Advocate

  Cyrena Arnold is the director of product marketing at AtmosphericG2. She is also a storm chaser and is a host of the Storm Front Freaks Podcast. Arnold was recognized in the 2019 Union Leader’s 40 Under 40, and was the 2019 NH Tech Professional of the Year. She is featured as an expert on the History Channel, and has also been featured in Wired, Bloomberg, GQ, USA Today, Popular Science, and many more international publications. The author of three children’s books, “The Weather Story, “The Hurricane Story” and “The Tornado Story,” she was Mrs. New Hampshire 2022.

• DaSean Greene

  Entertainer + Magician + Motivator

  DaSean Greene is a magician and motivational speaker. Known professionally as “the Magicman” of Manchester, NH, he developed his passion for magic at 8 years old, when his father, who was incarcerated at the time, showed him his first coin trick. At the age of 18 he became the chair of the youth advisory board for New Hampshire. Today, DaSean is proud to continue to advocate for homeless youth, and to help people believe that anything is possible.

• Eryn Gordon

  Writer + Traveler + Steward

  Eryn Gordon is a travel journalist and the founder of Earth To Editorial. She’s written for international publications (The Zoe Report, Matador Network, Fodor’s, Wanderlust UK, and The Italy Edit) and connects people through the love of adventure. Earth To Editorial is a travel community and blog for culture-curious travelers.

• Jake April

  Disability Advocate + Storyteller + Connector

  Jake April is a motivational speaker and disability advocate with a master’s degree and a passion for helping people challenge assumptions and connect more intentionally. His work focuses on empowering individuals to overcome personal and societal limitations, especially around how we’re perceived at first glance. He's spoken at schools, colleges, camps, and events, and regularly shares insights on platforms like The Unsealed and across social media.

• Janet Duliga

  Creative + Enthusiast + People Leader

  Janet Duliga earned her doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania in the Chief Learning Officer program at the Graduate School of Education, where she focused on organizational learning outcomes in business, emotional intelligence, and leadership development. Currently, she serves as Chief Corporate Officer for Prada after progressive development from Chief People Officer Roles into broader management. She earned her BA from Pomona College in California, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law.

• Samantha Gnanasegaram

  Physician + Mother + Mental Health Advocate

  Dr. Samantha Gnanasegaram is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with a passion for transforming the way we understand and talk about mental health. With a career spanning diverse settings—from inpatient units serving individuals with serious mental illness to outpatient practices supporting high-functioning professionals—she brings a nuanced, deeply human perspective to the complexities of the mind. She was recognized as one of New Hampshire's 40 under 40 in 2025.

• Shikha Vashishtha

  Shikha is an accomplished dancer who brings the rhythm and spirit of India to life through Bollywood and traditional folk styles. Her folk-fusion performance features dazzling costumes, expressive props, and a unique blend of classical and contemporary movement.

• Steve Long

  Entrepreneur + Leader + Non-profit Founder

  Steve Long is a student entrepreneur and nonprofit founder dedicated to advancing economic and financial education and youth empowerment. He is the founder of EconEd, with over 24chapters established across the United States, and has raised over $5,000, reaching hundreds of students through free tutoring, school workshops, and competition-based learning—all aimed at closing the economic and financial literacy gap in K-12 education.

• Tiffany Claflin

  Educator + Parent + Extrovert

  Tiffany Claflin is an admissions expert and author of two books on the admissions process. She discovered her passion while working in a bi-lingual program for Japanese speaking children at a San Francisco-based preschool. Here, she observed that parents were overwhelmed about the kindergarten application process, prompting a career shift to counsel families applying to private schools. Today she continues to serve populations in the Bay Area and beyond.