TEDxFoothill College

Khang is a first year student studying physics and engineering at Foothill College. He first found his main interest in astronomy but grew more invested into physics and engineering as he learned more about the world. He currently serves as Foothill Rocketry's secretary and treasurer and works a part-time job as an instructional assistant for the Foothill department of Physics. Outside of school, he enjoys playing the saxophone (since he was 8), getting exercise, and hanging out with friends.

Samay is a freshman at Foothill and De Anza College majoring in Political Science. He is especially interested in the functionings of government and international relations, and is a member of De Anza Model United Nations. He is also a former member of the Boy Scouts of America, earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2023. His hobbies include baseball, videogames, and learning about obscure historical facts. He currently interns for Assemblymember Ash Kalra, furthering his understanding of how government functions.  

Brian Sawaya is a second year undergraduate at Foothill and De Anza College studying Mechanical Engineering with a focus in biological applications. He found himself getting heavily involved on campus, most notably leading Foothill Robotics, achieving the Outstanding Club of the Year award, as well as working on low-cost electromyography applications, which was presented at the 2024 MIT Human Augmentation Summit. His passion (and luck) led him to intern at the Winetraub Lab at Stanford where he worked on a human-machine interface for noninvasive detection of cancer. He is currently working on bioengineering applications for space technology, and is looking to transfer to a 4-year in the fall.

Alisa is a junior at Palo Alto Middle College High School, planning to go into business. She is a member of the Foothill ASFC marketing team, the Japanese Cultural Club, and Foothill Script, and was a finalist in the Google Case Competition last fall. Additionally, she co-founded the nonprofit DreamxDancers, which supports community engagement and aligns with her love of helping others. On the side, she enjoys running, content creating, and spending time with her loved ones. Alisa is dedicated to pursuing diverse opportunities and expanding her experiences while making a positive impact.

Victoria Strelnikova, M.A, CMT, presently works in the Office of Student Affairs & Activities at Foothill College serving the student leaders that she once was. It is her honor and privilege to guide students on their journey of personal growth and leadership development. She is an alumna of Foothill and went on to complete her B.A. in Sociology, and M.A. in Organization & Leadership. In addition, she also has a background in the wellness and spirituality spaces as a facilitator, coach, and guide. Her mission and purpose in life is to be of service to others and support them in living their version of a victorious life.