TEDx ISC Brazil Youth
Innovating for ImpACT
Talks to empower people to not only dream of a better future but to actively shape it.
Saturday, April 12 in the Black Box Theater!
“Innovating for ImpACT is about pushing boundaries while turning revolutionary ideas into practice and meaningful discussions. It’s about challenging perspectives and inspiring action, not only in theory but also in execution.
This TEDx serves as a platform to spark conversations and showcase ideas that can truly make a difference. Innovation is not just about ideas — it’s about action, it’s about making an impact in our community.”
Marina Branco – TEDx Youth Curator & Event Manager
Meet our Speakers
Fernanda Lee
Every Problem Is a Relationship Problem
Pioneer and lead trainer in Positive Discipline. International advisor to the Board of Directors of the Positive Discipline Association and founding member of the Brazilian Association of Positive Discipline. Fernanda has been a pioneer in promoting the humanistic approach in Brazil and Portugal since 2015.
Marcelo Almeida
VIVACIDADE
ISC Parent (father of Valentina from Grade 11). Businessman and communicator. Graduated in civil engineering from PUC-PR and was a councilman in Curitiba, director of Detran, federal congressman and candidate for the Senate for Paraná. In public life, he has worked on issues involving urban planning and city development, urban mobility, and has also encouraged and promoted reading and literature.
Jerá Reté Mirim
Ancestral Way: The Art and Technology of the Guarani People
Brazilian Indigenous actress and cultural representative. Jerá Reté Mirim, a 15-year-old Guarani girl, was born in the Uruity Village in Miracatu and has lived in the Piaçaguera Village for eight years. Two-time state champion in Judo and two-time state champion in Jiu-Jitsu. Protagonist of the Crossing Worlds documentary, directed by Karaí Jekupé. This work, which combats racism, xenophobia and discrimination, was the winner of the Plural+ competition in the category focused on these issues.
Sérgio Sampaio
Why Do We Ask So Much and Do So Little?
Father of ISC alumni (João e Pedro) and Vice-president of Operations at Grupo Boticário. Sergio began working at Grupo Boticário in 2015, with experience in sales, marketing and operations in several segments, such as beverages and food, mining and airports. He is responsible for the Group's operations area, which includes Research and Development, Supplies, Supply Chain, Industry, Logistics, Quality and Real Estate. He works in partnership with all areas of the company, franchisees, distributors and key accounts.
Birgit Marsili
Mental Health as a Pillar of Excellence
ISC Parent (mother of Petra from Grade 2). She holds a degree in Physical Education, specialization in Sports Training, Exercise and Quality of Life and Exercise Physiology. Master's and PhD in Physical Education from the Federal University of Paraná. She has experience in Sports and Exercise Psychophysiology, Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Quality of Life and Health. Currently the financial director of the Brazilian Association for Studies in Sports and Exercise Psychology and CEO and Co-founder of KP Intelligence.
Luiz Arns de Oliveira
What a Sheet of Paper Taught Me About the Art of Opposition
ISC grade 12 Student. One of five Brazilian students selected for the national debate team, representing Brazil in the World Competitive Debate Championship. In addition, as president of the southern regional debate board, he founded Brazil's first regional tournament, which took place in Curitiba.
Diogo Rodrigues
What Legacy Do You Want to Leave Behind?
CEO of YES Intercâmbio, an agency specialized in higher education consulting abroad. With over 15 years of experience in the field of Education, Rodrigues has a postgraduate degree in Marketing, Business and International Communication at the University of California Berkeley. Between 2007 and 2009, he worked at educational institutions in Silicon Valley like Intrax and other American start-ups. Co- Founder and Member at REAL - Registered Education Agents from LATAM. Also a Licensed TEDx Organizer - TEDx Prado Velho ED.
Maria Victoria Fornasaro
Communication as a Leadership Ally
ISC grade 12 Student. President of the Student Council of the International School of Curitiba (2023-2025), Events Director of the ISC Debate Society (2022-2023), Leader of the High School Prom Committee (2023), Class Representative (2022 - 2023).
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
About TED
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About TEDx
In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” TEDx is a program of independently organized local events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, there is a combination of TEDTalk videos and live speakers to spark deep discussions and connections within local communities. These independently organized local events carry the TEDx brand, where x = independently organized TED event.
TEDx ISC Brazil Youth Team
Marina Branco
Curator & Event Manager
Flavia Mizukawa
Lead Organizer & Event Manager
Gustavo Segui
Curator & Executive Producer
Fernando Severo
Marketing Director & Event Manager
