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DHANYA
VARUGHESE<\/h1>

2026 SPEAKER<\/p>

Educator \u00b7 Co-founder of Project Bluebird<\/p>

Project Bluebird \u00b7 Mayor\u2019s Office of Education<\/p><\/div><\/div>

About<\/h2>

Dhanya Varughese is a Philadelphia native, human services professional, educator, and co-founder of Project Bluebird, a youth-centered initiative that uses creative writing, wellness, and movement to help young people find and strengthen their voices. She currently serves as a Community School Coordinator at Paul L Dunbar School, connecting students and families to resources while building partnerships that strengthen school communities.<\/p>

With a background in human services, education, and community-based work, Dhanya\u2019s work is rooted in the belief that our experiences, even the difficult ones, can become tools for connection, creativity, and purpose. She is passionate about creating spaces in her home city where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.<\/p><\/section>\"TEDxTempleUniversity<\/div>

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Creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered, and turning experiences into tools for connection and purpose.<\/p>

TEDxTempleUniversity 2026<\/p>

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