2026 Speakers

mona patel

Angelica Hale

Collective Genius: Stars Shine brighter together

We Are Made of stars

Mona Patel is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist working across healthcare, technology, and culture. As co-founder of RadX Inc., she has helped build a growing outpatient imaging network focused on expanding access to diagnostic care. She is also the founder of Couture for Cause, which uses fashion to advance girls’ education and women’s empowerment, and has supported initiatives with the British Fashion Council, the CFDA, and the Kering Foundation. A speaker at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mona has been recognized by Pencils of Promise, Harper’s Bazaar India, and VOGUE for her contributions to business, philanthropy, and culture. Patel holds a double masters including an MBA from MIT, and is an alumna at Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB.

Angelica Hale is a singer, actress, and performer based in Atlanta, Georgia. She first captured audiences worldwide as a contestant on America’s Got Talent, where she became the youngest runner-up in the show’s history. Known for her powerful vocals, dynamic stage presence, and infectious personality, she has built an international audience through her music, live performances, and television appearances. She has performed on stages around the world and appeared on Little Big Shots, TODAY, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 2025, she made her Broadway debut in BOOP! The Musical, originating the role of Trisha. With a growing presence across music, television, theatre, and social media, Angelica is establishing herself as a versatile talent with a bright future in entertainment.

 
 
 
 
 

Lana Tariq

 

Frozen Fluency: Bridging the Gap Between Language and Communication

 

Lana Tariq is a senior at the Harker School. A passionate supporter of unlimited curiosity, she makes it a priority to have experience in as many fields and walks of life as possible. Her interests span from researching how environmental toxins affect our brains to understanding Oscar Wilde’s status as one of history’s most influential queer authors. A voracious reader and aspiring author, communication through language is a subject she cares deeply about. Her talk, centering on her experience being unable to speak her native language and how this shook her concept of what defines a strong communicator, is a personal reflection on what language means to her and what it can mean to anyone listening.