“In February 2018, our service club engaged Mehrnaz Bassiri to address sixty Grade 7 girls about how to prepare for the academic challenges of high school. We foolishly assumed that the girls would find it difficult to concentrate for any length of time on such a dry topic. We could not have been more wrong! From the minute she began, Mehrnaz captivated the girls’ attention with her simple yet … [Read more...] about Veronica Loat
Nathan O’Hara
Mehrnaz brings a passion and professionalism that stands out. I had the privilege to work with Mehrnaz in preparation for a TEDx talk; it was evident early in our work that she is prepared and interested in ensuring audiences will have the best chance to grasp the 'idea'. Unlike other professional speakers who are convinced their talk is 'complete', Mehrnaz asked questions to receive honest, … [Read more...] about Nathan O’Hara
Amanda Pullishy
“Mehrnaz is a warm and engaging speaker who is able to make complex theoretical subjects accessible and interesting for any learner. After observing her deliver a workshop on growth mindset and study skills, I was impressed by the way she distilled such complex information about neurobiology to a group of youth, who showed clear enjoyment of her talk and who asked many questions! She has such a … [Read more...] about Amanda Pullishy
Michael Berger
Mehrnaz Bassiri spoke at TEDxChilliwck 2018. The amount of effort she put into her talk was clear. She had rehearsed with our speaker coaches, and took suggestions to heart. On the day of our event, she was calm and professional, and her talk was clear and to the point. Numerous audience members shared with our Organizing Committee members how much they learned from her talk, and appreciated her … [Read more...] about Michael Berger