12/06/2025
🌟Fast-track moments from Catalyst Mind Center’s Public Speaking Event, created in collaboration with and supported by Mensa Canada, where we captured the joy, excitement, and achievements of our brilliant young participants.
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, Dr. Sherry Ghorbankhani, PsyD, CCC, founder of Catalyst Mind Center, proudly hosted our 1st Annual Youth Inquiry & Public Speaking Contest!
Designed for young bright minds with big ideas, this event—sponsored by Vancouver Mensa, welcomed gifted and advanced learners, as well as Mensa members ages 10–15, to present their research, insights, and public-speaking talent.
These remarkable young presenters impressed us with their curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Presentation themes included:
🔹 Science
🔹 Technology
🔹 Engineering
A heartfelt thank you to Vancouver Mensa for championing this initiative, and to our esteemed panel of Competition Judges for their expertise, time, and dedication:
Ms. Linda Kowalski, Ph.D. Vancouver Mensa Newsletter & Event Coordinator; Mensa Canada Scholarship Program Director
Ms. Marilyn Norry, BFA, Vancouver Mensa Local Secretary
Ms. Trish Summers, BSc., BEa., M.Ed. (High Ability) North Vancouver School District Gifted Program Facilitator
Ms. Maryam Foroghi, MSc Catalyst Mind Center Integrated Learning Facilitator
A special thank you to Ms. Julee Baker from Madrona Gifted School for their continued support and encouragement of gifted and advanced learners.
✨ Congratulations to all our participating youth for inspiring us with your brilliance and bold ideas.
We can’t wait to see you next year and witness the future you continue to create with your unique minds, passion, and research. ✨
For more information: 👇
info@catalystmindcenter.com
Website: www.catalystmindcenter.com
☎️ 604.260.6049
📍2420 Haywood Avenue, West Vancouver
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