Meet the Executive Board!

Sam Chen
Hi! I'm a senior at Boston Latin School and have debated for six years. I've competed nationally, amassing 6 bids to the Tournament of Champions, qualifying to NSDA, TOC, and NCFLs and gaining Top Speaker at the Milo Cup and 2nd Speaker at Sunvite. I run the largest community forum for debaters and was elected to the NSDA student leadership council. I'm excited to further my love for debate beyond my borders!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Alex Huang
Hi! I’m a junior at Durham Academy in North Carolina where I’ve debated for three years. I’ve won the TOC, Yale, NCFLs, the King Round Robin, and the NC State Championship, accumulating 10 bids along the way. Being the novice trainer at Durham, and working with my many teammates, I have a great deal of experiencing teaching debate ranging from the basics to the cutting edge, and I am excited to share all of that nationally and around the world!
Meet Regional Heads!

Co-Founder & North America Regional Lead
Sam Chen

Co-Founder
Justine Mach

Europe Regional Lead
Pia

Asia Regional Lead
Usho Watanbe
Meet Department Heads!

Sasha Cara
Director of Finances

Brandon Zhang
Director of BP

Eric Chen
Website Designer