Martina Mandy

Martina Mandy is a Psychology student at the University of Manchester. She is intrigued by the work of discipline and self-growth. She is particularly interested with the boundaries associated with rejection and how people respond to this. Martina combines a personal story with psychological insight to inspire others to view rejection not as a setback but as a redirection. Beyond her academic studies she’s interested in the world of business and actively involved in leadership roles that are centred around growth. Her aim is to help people view a different perspective that empowers people. Martina’s Tedx talk ‘Redefining rejection’ invites people to move beyond their internal boundaries and embrace new opportunities.

Aruna Verma

Aruna Verma qualified as a litigation solicitor in 2005 and is the Dean of the Moorgate and Southampton campuses at the University of Law (ULaw), also supporting the Hong Kong campus. She is an Associate Professor with a strong commitment to legal education and student development. Aruna is a trained mediator and serves as a Tribunal Chair at The Valuation Tribunal, bringing her legal expertise to public service. Her leadership spans academic, professional, and community spheres, reflecting a dedication to access to justice, mentoring aspiring lawyers, and fostering inclusive legal pathways.

Beyza Gursun Ozden

Beyza Gürsun Özden is a psychologist, facilitator, and change agent who helps organizations, leaders, and individuals understand themselves better and take ownership of their growth. She works with global organizations to build learning cultures — environments where growth isn’t left to chance but designed into the way people and businesses evolve together. With 15 years of experience in HR and leadership development across banking, FMCG, technology, and energy, Beyza helps leaders and teams foster a culture of psychological safety, trust, feedback, and recognition, creating workplaces where people feel valued, engaged, and empowered. She holds a degree in Psychology from Boğaziçi University, an MBA, and has completed the Artificial Intelligence program at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School. Beyza is the co-founder of Feedback & Beyond and a certified facilitator of Google’s I Am Remarkable program.

Patrick Johnson

Patrick is Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success, Diversity & Inclusion at the University of Law, and has worked there since 2021. He is a member of the University Executive Board and has strategic responsibility for EDI, Student Support and Wellbeing Services, Widening Participation, Employability and the Students' Union. He has worked in education for over 30 years, in schools, colleges and universities. He previously worked at the University of Manchester. Patrick is currently a member of the Advance HE Race Equality Charter Governance Committee and is a member of the Office for Students Disability in Higher Education Panel. Patrick is passionate about inclusion, creating spaces where people can be their authentic selves and feel part of a community.

Siew Man Yeo

Siew Man Yeo is a Bar Training Course student at the University of Law, passionate about personal growth and overcoming limitations. Through her own journey of facing criticism and self-doubt while pursuing law, she discovered how mindset and resilience can transform barriers into breakthroughs. Her TEDx talk, ‘Beyond Boundaries: The Illusion of Limitation’, explores how our perceived limits- both internal and external- shape our potential, and how we can break free from them. She hopes to inspire others to challenge their self-imposed boundaries and embrace discomfort as a path to growth.

Scott Walker

Scott Walker is a Solicitor, trainer, and professional speaker in Wills and probate law, as well as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Law. He is also an introvert, a Highly Sensitive Person, and someone who was once told he was too quiet to make it in law. But Scott has found that the very traits he and others thought were weaknesses have actually become his biggest strengths. Drawing on personal experience of building a successful career as a shy and introverted lawyer, he challenges traditional narratives of success and champions the power of quiet leadership, deep listening, and thoughtful communication. Through practical skills-based training, Scott now helps legal professionals and law firms understand how introversion and extroversion shape how we work. He champions the belief that by embracing diverse personality types, we can build stronger teams, deepen client relationships, and create a more inclusive, human-centred profession.

Thomas Locke

Thomas Locke is fascinated by the crossroads of law and medicine. A future trainee solicitor at Burges Salmon LLP, he studied History at Durham University before pursuing an MA in Law at the University of Law. He studies how existing medicines can be patented for new uses, uncovering the tension between rewarding discovery and ensuring patients get access to care. As host of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute podcast, Thomas translates scientific discovery into stories that inform and inspire. At TEDx, he asks: how can the law reward medical innovation without standing in the way of patients and the people who care for them?

Franklin Ambo

Co-chair & License Holder TEDx The University of Law Moorgate

Franklin began his career in the hospitality industry, where he developed a foundation in service delivery, operational management and customer engagement. He later transitioned into the higher education sector, bringing his organisational skills and experience in high-pressure environments into student-facing roles. His work focuses on coordinating operations, supporting student services and contributing to projects that enhance the campus experience. Franklin values structure, clarity and practical solutions, and he applies this approach to the work he supports across the University.

Oluwasola Adesulu

Co-Founder & Deputy Chair

Oluwasola Adesulu: Co-Founder & Deputy Chair Oluwasola is an experienced volunteer in transformation projects across Higher Education institutions in the UK. Coming from a background of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship - a passion for business development and spotting opportunities for growth, he has led the TEDx project within the University of Law with a clear vision and consistency across ULaw campuses. A young professional with a desire to create impact, Oluwasola has produced many achievements throughout his time at The University of Law. Some of his notable accomplishments include: The SU's first student panellist at an APPG parliamentary forum. Founding member and Vice-Chair of the International Student Voice Committee. Lead initiator of a relevant student employability project. National Student Rep and co-founder of the University of Law TEDx project. A Law graduate currently pursuing a Master's in Law, Business and Management, Oluwasola chairs the Speaker Recruitment arm of TEDx at the University, leads the fundraising/sponsorship efforts and shares TEDx licensing responsibilities with the primary license holder. Outside TEDx, Oluwasola engages in policy development work, public health advocacy, and various other student experience projects.

Uche Adika

Event Co-Chair & Co-President Union Development

An experienced senior business executive with a demonstrated history of working in the Nigerian oil and gas sector. He is particularly skilled at strategy planning and implementation, market research and analysis, project management, business process optimisation, and sales. I possess a first degree in applied chemistry from the University of Calabar, an MBA from the University of Lagos, career development training from the Lagos Business School (LBS), an M.Sc. in Business Analytics from the University of Law Business School, and currently serve as the Co-President Union Development at the University of Law as well as the inaugural license holder for the maiden edition of TEDx at the University of Law (Manchester).

Monika Pallai

Secretary

I joined TEDx because of what it represents, and I care about people, ideas, systems and how can be connected to thrive with each other. As Secretary for TEDx University of Law Moorgate, I help turn vision into action. As a master law conversion student, I love to focus on details, extracting clarity from chaos, turning messy meetings into actionable plans, asking tricky questions in order to solve problems what potentially no one thinks about. Thank you for all off the team members involved for such an amazing achievement. Well done.

Jana Holeckova-Francis

Chair of Licensing & Upskilling

Jana Holeckova-Francis is the Students' Union Co-President for Academic Affairs, representing student voices at the University of Law. Jana is a first-generation Law graduate who is passionate about ensuring that students' concerns are heard and addressed. She also organizes events that benefit students, fostering engagement and creating opportunities for personal and academic growth.

Faria Tiamiyu-Folarin

Team Lead

Faria Tiamiyu-Folarin leads the Licensing & Upskilling Team for TEDx The University of Law Moorgate, ensuring every speaker embodies the TEDx values of clarity, authenticity, and impact. With a passion for empowering voices and bridging cultural and intellectual divides, she believes that knowledge shared with empathy can transcend any boundary.

Oluseyi Ayinde

Team Member

As an alumni of LLB with Government and Politics and practicing political and legal leader, lead teacher, coach and mentor (PGCE, MA-LEDU) my strive is empowered by my desire to implement and develop laws and regulations in parliament for a better government tomorrow

Wan Kwong (Kelly)

Team Member

I come from an international background and have studied languages before joining ULaw. During my studies, I was a member of a student support group. Since then, I have been enjoying the role to support students and events. Currently, apart from being a member of the compliance team, I am also a student ambassador.

Merna Anushrii

Team Lead

Merna Anushrii is a committed law graduate who views the law as a bridge between people, communities and positive change. Having navigated legal and cultural contexts in both Malaysia and the United Kingdom, she brings empathy, adaptability and global awareness to her work. Her journey through advocacy, pro bono projects and human rights initiatives reflect a genuine passion for empowering others and pursuing justice with integrity and purpose.

Anastazja Woroszylo

Team Member

My name is Anastazja. I completed my Master’s in Digital Marketing and am now pursuing a PGDL. I enjoy merging creative strategy with analytical thinking, and joining the TEDxMooragte and Marketing team was the ideal way to combine both interests while contributing to meaningful, forward-thinking projects.

Canice Nnamdi Ngumah

Team Member

With over eight years immersed in technology, Canice Nnamdi Ngumah has evolved from crafting code to creating visual stories. His journey from web development to software engineering and now brand design reflects a rare blend of logic and artistry—transforming ideas into digital experiences that connect, inspire, and endure.

Chidima Obiakor

Team Member

Chidima is a LLM SQE student at the Moorgate campus and Anthony Reid Citizenship and Creativity Award winner who has experience working in-house at the BBC. Alongside this, Chidima has gained experience and insights within the media and marketing space ranging from faith-based organisations to major brands such as Hubspot.

Shayan Ashraf

Team Member

I am an international student from Pakistan pursuing an MSc in Marketing at The University of Law, Manchester Campus, alongside professional modelling experience. With a growing interest in strategic brand management, consumer insights, and digital marketing, I aim to develop a career that drives data-informed, inclusive, and globally relevant marketing solutions.

Apeksha Saraf

Team Lead

Apeksha Saraf serves as the Head of Operations for TEDx The University of Law Moorgate, while pursuing her LLM Legal Practice (SQE1 & 2) at the University of Law, Bristol. With a passion for strategy, creativity, and collaboration, she thrives on transforming ideas into impactful experiences that empower and inspire others.

Anika Nusrat

Team Member

Hi, I’m Anika Nusrat, currently pursuing an LLM in Business Law at the University of Law. I’m thrilled to be a team member of TEDx University of Law, helping bring powerful ideas and diverse voices to the stage.

Siobhan O’Neill

Team Member

I am an SQE student at the University of Law with a background in construction procurement and law. I believe growth comes from embracing diverse perspectives and stepping beyond boundaries into spaces that challenge us, shape us, and redefine the future.

Esha Tibrewal

Team Lead

Esha is pursuing her LLM in International Business Law at the University of Law, London. As Head of the TEDx ULaw Speaker Recruitment Team, she curates thought-provoking voices that inspire change. With experience in corporate and privacy law, she is passionate about innovation, equity, and the evolving intersection of law and technology.

Romina Aghaie

Team Co-Lead

Romina Aghaie is a BPC and LLM student at The University of Law and the co-lead of the Speaker Recruitment & Onboarding Team for TEDxThe University of Law Moorgate. Having lived in Iran, Dubai, and the UK, she brings a uniquely international perspective to her work, one that fuels her commitment to advocacy, accessibility, and meaningful change. Her academic and professional journey spans public law, human rights, and the future of justice in a digital age. She has organised events on academic freedom, neurodiversity, and international human rights, and continues to champion platforms that amplify under-represented voices. For her, Beyond Boundaries means refusing to accept inherited limits, whether geographical, societal, or systemic, and imagining what justice, community, and innovation could look like when we step past the edges of what we think is possible.

Safa Fatima

Team Member

Beyond Boundaries reflects my journey of rebuilding myself through courage, heartbreak, and reinvention. Leaving home, navigating loss, and starting over in a new country taught me that true strength begins when life breaks your plan and you choose to rise anyway. My path through law, independence, and emotional survival has shaped a resilience that moves quietly but powerfully. Beyond Boundaries, for me, means transforming pain into purpose and creating hope where I once felt none.

Charles Lo

Team Member

Legally trained professional with experience in litigation and private wealth management. Formerly a paralegal in Hong Kong specialising in criminal, tort, and insurance law, drafting pleadings and interlocutory applications. Later advised high-net-worth clients on financial planning and multi-generational wealth management, combining legal precision with commercial insight.