Raya Mahmood

I would like to nominate myself as the Director of TedX Circles as I am organised, have good communication skills and an appetite for knowledge. Having lived in international cities, I have been able to equip myself with the ability to understand and communicate with people across the globe. As a first-year representative of the society, I was able to work under the numerous divisions and gained experience that will enable me to bring value to TedX Circles and engage in effective dialogue. The ability to have diplomatic discussions is an essential skill and I will ensure every student will have the opportunity to develop it. Having conducted my own Ted Talk and integrating myself into the society, I have been able to comprehend the ethos of TedX which was created to expand our knowledge and become better global citizens.

The role of director also requires meticulous planning which I will be able to undertake as a well-structured and balanced student. For the future, I would like to maintain the consistency of TedX Circles with interesting and varying themes, so everyone has a chance to speak for something they are passionate about. Additionally, I would like to collaborate with the marketing team to spread this platform to more students at UCL, including post-graduates to diversify our audience. I would strongly value the opportunity to be a part of such a diverse community of intellectuals and vow to expand the horizons of ‘ideas worth sharing' in the upcoming year.