For many, “the first" (being a pioneer) is a title reserved for those with remarkable achievements or individuals who have left great marks in history. But for Alissa Ho, that concept became quieter and more intimate. In her talk, Alissa did not speak of the spotlight but told stories of those who silently paved the way, offered trust, and gently lifted others forward. Alissa hopes that each of us can become “the first” in our own stories – not rushed, not perfect, but with the courage to walk forward, believe in ourselves, and further pursue new opportunities we will create. ✨Content Creator with 236K+ TikTok followers & 270K+ Instagram followers
✨ Alumni of Corinda State High School & Representative Speaker of Queensland International Department of Education in collaboration with Tokyo Board of Education (2022)
✨ Recipient of Dean’s List Awardee – QUT Faculty of Business and Law (2022)
✨ Recipient of Scholarships: UQ T.C. Beirne School of Law, UQ International Excellence, and QUT International Merit
✨ Former Legal Intern, ADR Vietnam Chambers – Commercial Arbitration
✨ Former IP & Tech Law Intern, Baker McKenzie Vietnam (2023–2024)
✨ Former Member, QUT Law Society & Women in Law
✨ Graduated with an ATAR of 98.80; Top of cohort in Legal Studies, French & Accounting
✨ Recipient of Academic Excellence Awards & Scholar Medal This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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