The Team
TEDx Organizers
Martin Andra-Thomas '24
Co-Chair of the TEDx Committee
Since joining Pace in 6th grade, Martin has been deeply involved in the soccer program and leads PAALS (Pace Academy Against ALS). Outside school, he enjoys learning about current events and engaging in political discussions with his brother. Additionally, Martin loves watching movies and never forgets to schedule a time to watch his favorite movie, Ratatouille. Martin is eager to replicate and expand on the success of previous Pace Academy TEDx events. He hopes to highlight the individuality of students who challenge the established norms and is excited to work with Kate, Harper, and Mr. Kaufman to create a powerful and evocative event.
Harper Auchincloss '25
Co-Chair of the TEDx Committee

Harper Auchincloss joined Pace in fourth grade. She quarterbacks the flag football team and plays soccer for Pace, while also tutoring Lower School students in math and participating in PASS. Outside of school, Harper plays competitive travel soccer, leads a fundraising team for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and is an ambassador for Second Helpings. She enjoys spending time with friends and traveling with her family.
Kate Grice '25

Kate Grice joined Pace in 6th grade. She plays both varsity basketball and softball for the school teams, and is part of the Women's Entrepreneurship Club as well as in the Social Innovation Fellowship. In her spare time, Kate enjoys playing AAU basketball, filming and editing, working out, being with her friends, and spending quality time with her family.
Robert Kaufman
Organizer of TEDxPaceAcademy
Robert earned his undergraduate degree from Brown, graduate degree from Dartmouth, and served as a Fulbright Scholar in Norway. He arrived at Pace in 2017 and teaches 9th and 11th grade Honors English.
He is ineffably grateful that so many extraordinary Pace students are daring greatly with TEDx. His inspirations include Dermot Kennedy, CrossFit Resurgens, and his first and greatest teacher, Marilyn Dreiseszun Kaufman.
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