Foundational
T.F. Riggs High School
While growing up, Becker Knecht focused on her education and joined various student groups such as the school yearbook. She was influenced by her family to pursue a similar path in the medical field as a pediatrician. While in high school, Becker Knecht took an advanced English course where she found a mentor, Elizabeth Vogt, who encouraged her current career path. Vogt provided a fostered Becker Knecht’s natural talent for writing while challenging her to pursue a career in English. She fondly reflected upon the novel, Elements of Style, that Vogt used to initiate a deep appreciation for the English language.
High School Diploma
Pierre, South Dakota
Foundational
T.F. Riggs High School
High School Diploma
Pierre, South Dakota
While growing up, Becker Knecht focused on her education and joined various student groups such as the school yearbook. She was influenced by her family to pursue a similar path in the medical field as a pediatrician. While in high school, Becker Knecht took an advanced English course where she found a mentor, Elizabeth Vogt, who encouraged her current career path. Vogt provided a fostered Becker Knecht’s natural talent for writing while challenging her to pursue a career in English. She fondly reflected upon the novel, Elements of Style, that Vogt used to initiate a deep appreciation for the English language.
Foundational
T.F. Riggs High School
High School Diploma
Pierre, South Dakota
While growing up, Becker Knecht focused on her education and joined various student groups such as the school yearbook. She was influenced by her family to pursue a similar path in the medical field as a pediatrician. While in high school, Becker Knecht took an advanced English course where she found a mentor, Elizabeth Vogt, who encouraged her current career path. Vogt provided a fostered Becker Knecht’s natural talent for writing while challenging her to pursue a career in English. She fondly reflected upon the novel, Elements of Style, that Vogt used to initiate a deep appreciation for the English language.
Meet the Team
TEDxUSD Executive Committee
TEDxUSD is an event sponsored and staffed by USD students with the assistance of a faculty/staff advisor. All students are interviewed and selected for their roles through an extensive application process. The students then go on to plan this event throughout the academic year.
Meet The Team
Daniel Kankam
Lead Organizer
Degree: Public Administration (Master's)
Hometown: Cape Coast, Ghana
Karl Stodden
Team Manager
Degree: Business Analytics
Hometown: Marcus, Iowa
Jennifer Hough
Faculty Advisor
Degree: Communication Studies
Army Brat
Jenisha Gurung
Communications & Social Media Director
Degree: Business Administration
Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Carter Van Ruler
Executive Producer and Audio Video Lead
Degree: Secondary Education
Hometown: Sioux Falls
Ishmael Quaye
Marketing Director
Degree: MBA Marketing
Hometown: Accra, Ghana
Leyli Charyyeva
Graphic Designer
Degree: Medical Biology
Hometown: Turkeministan
Aarju Deo
Website Manager
Degree: Nursing
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Mariam Khalil
Sponsorships and Budget Manager
Degree: Nursing
Hometown: Pakistan
Amna Absar
Event Manager
Degree: Medical Biology
Hometown: Pakistan
Hayden Thomas
Logistics Manager
Degree: Medical Biology