TRIBUTES have been paid following the death of a talented content producer who helped organise Belfast's annual TEDxStormont event.
Kaja Choma was a co-organiser of the poplar annual event at Parliament Buildings that brings together some of the world’s leading thinkers.
Writing on their Facebook page, TEDxStormont paid tribute to the producer and videographer, describing her as a ‘kind and generous soul’.
“Words cannot express our sadness about the loss of Kaja Choma, our valued teammate and former speaker,” they wrote.
“Kaja was a talented, articulate, dynamic, generous and wise soul who we will miss dearly.
“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time.”
The Belfast Telegraph reports that Ms Choma was originally from Poland but moved with her family to Northern Ireland at the age of 14.
The Queens University graduate worked as a personal instructor and launched a fitness initiative for Polish women in Dungannon before embarking on a career in the media.
Belfast Lord Mayor Kate Nicholl and DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson were among those who paid tribute to Ms Choma.
Awful news - Kaja was a delight. Thoughts very much with her family and friends 💔 https://t.co/XCQESdpBut
— Kate Nicholl (@KateNicholl) August 13, 2021
How terribly tragic to see this beautiful young life, with so much potential, end so suddenly. https://t.co/Zg31CAuEzZ
— Jeffrey Donaldson MP (@J_Donaldson_MP) August 13, 2021
Beautiful, funny and one of the most talented people I’ve had the pleasure to know. I’m truly heartbroken. You had too much to give 💔 pic.twitter.com/aoqwyythR2
— Seán Murray (@sean_murray1) August 13, 2021
Such a huge loss. Kaja loved meeting everyone on this programme.
— sarah travers (@TraversSarah) August 14, 2021
We are absolutely devastated @Brown_OConnor at the passing of our friend and colleague @KajaChoma She really was part of our team and will be dearly missed. She has been been part of our success and a brilliant person and it’s very hard believe this has happened. pic.twitter.com/089ds6VVGR
— Chris Brown (@CB_PRandPA) August 13, 2021
I am so sorry to say that this beautiful, bright light @kajaChoma is no longer with us. Her passing has come as a massive shock and with much sadness. Gone too soon. This beautiful soul will be remembered with much love ❤️💔 @CDPB_NI@TEDxStormont pic.twitter.com/twDUsyZeBw
— Emma Little-Pengelly (@little_pengelly) August 13, 2021
On the first day I spent with @KajaChoma it was immediately obvious she was someone very special. We talked about supporting mental health projects and her new found love of GAA. It is our loss. https://t.co/52XGUB8r5K
— Maeve Monaghan (@maevemonaghan) August 13, 2021
It's a mark of @KajaChoma that I only worked with her on one brief project, and still feel devastated by this. She was an amazing person. I'm so sorry. https://t.co/tGmMdVw8zi
— Adam McGibbon 🌍 (@AdamMcGibbon) August 13, 2021
A force of nature and a joy to be around. A total pro in every way. We will never meet anyone like her again 💔
— Arlene O'Connor (@arlenemcd27) August 13, 2021
