TEDxBinghamtonUniversity 2025

Established in 2010, the TEDx conference comes to Binghamton University every year, featuring professionals and student speakers. This year’s theme, Refraction, encouraged speakers to explore unique ideas and new perspectives. Before the conference, Pipe Dream’s News Desk interviewed each speaker, highlighting their backgrounds and work.
Faye McCray ‘03 is an attorney, writer, journalist and entrepreneur. A Goldman Sachs consultant, she has published content for HuffPost, Healthline and Parade Magazine, specializing in career mental health and wellness.   Read more
Guru Madhavan, MBA ’07, Ph.D. ’09 is a biomedical engineer and policy advisor serving as the senior director of programs at the National Academy of Engineering. He has made multiple contributions to public health through advising the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the E.U. Malaria Fund and has been named a distinguished young scientist by the World Economic Forum.   Read more
Sarah Zarember ‘24 graduated from the School of Management and is pursuing a Master of Business Administration while also focusing on her consulting company, “Suit Up with Sarah.” As a musician, Zarember approaches marketing and leadership through a creative lens. She aims to learn, grow and gain confidence through all of her unique experiences and encourages other developing professionals to do the same.   Read more
Clay Jeon, a junior majoring in philosophy, politics and law, focused his talk on philanthropy and charitable giving. He is a part of the Dickinson Town Council’s E-Board, the New York Public Interest Research Group, the Binghamton Policy Project and the Pre-Law Education Organization. Read more