Meet the team!
Co-Founder & US Regional Lead
Sam Chen
Hi! I'm a junior at Boston Latin School and I'm going into my fourth year of Public Forum Debate. I've competed nationally, amassing 4 bids to the Tournament of Champions, qualifying to all 3 national tournaments, and obtaining Top 5 speaker awards. I'm excited to further my love for debate not only in the United States but beyond!
Co-Founder & Asia Regional Lead
Justine Mach
I am a junior at Saigon South International School in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! I am currently the #1 ranked Public Forum debater in Vietnam and love to spread my passion for public speaking to people from all over the world.
USA Head of Marketing
Michelle Su
Hi! I’m a junior at Northview High School in Atlanta, Georgia and I’m going into my third year of Lincoln Douglas debating. I’ve competed nationally and locally, and am so excited to connect with others around the world who share the same passion for debate!
Vietnam Head of Service
Shannon Nguyen
Hi! I am Shannon Nguyen and I am a sophomore at Saigon South International School! This is my second year debating PF and I can’t wait to share my love for debate to passionate public speakers around the world!
USA Head of Operations
Grant Goering
Hi! I am Grant Goering and I am President of Debate and Head of Middle School Curriculum at Norman North High School. I am a junior, have been doing PF debate for 5 years, and have been coaching for 2 years. This last year I placed 11th at USA nationals! I can’t wait to get to know everyone and am excited to work with you all!
Vietnam Head of Operations
Peggy Wu
Hi everyone! I am junior at Saigon South International school. I am currently the 2nd ranked Public Forum debater in Vietnam and this is my third year doing PF. I can’t wait to connect and work with everyone!
Head of Resources
Kaveri Krishnamoorthy
Hi! I’m a junior at Newton South High School and I’m going into my third year of Public Forum Debate. I’ve competed on the local and national circuit, amassing 2 bids to the tournament of champions, and made it to finals at Harvard and quarterfinals at NCFL Grand Nationals last year. I am so excited to share my passion for debate and cultivate a love for public speaking around the world!
Canada Regional Lead
Keven Pi
Hi! I’m a sophomore attending St. George’s in Vancouver BC. I have now debated with many formats such as Policy, CNDF, BP, and more. I am so excited and honoured to share my passion of debating with everyone!