Meet the Team

Hi, I'm Amy and I am a high school student involved in World Schools Debate and dance. Through debate, I have developed strong skills in critical thinking, teamwork, and persuasive communication while engaging with complex global issues. Outside of debate, I am passionate about dance, where I enjoy expressing creativity and building confidence through performance.

Hi everyone! I’m Sharika, a high school student who is involved in speech and debate. Through debate, I have developed strong skills in critical thinking, public speaking, and analyzing complex issues from different perspectives. Because of this, I am passionate about helping younger students learn these skills give them confidence and a voice when discussing important issues.

Outside of debate, I play volleyball, which has taught me teamwork and how to stay focused under pressure. I am also involved in performing music at senior homes, where I play songs for residents.

I’m Uyen Hoang, an international high school student from Vietnam. Growing up in an environment where English was not a primary language, I faced many challenges and language barriers when I first arrived in the U.S. Speech and debate allowed me to speak up and express my voice in front of others. This experience helped me realize the power of expressing oneself. And that is why I wanted to be a part of this project. I hope to ensure that no student is left behind simply because they faced barriers in communication or expressing themselves. Outside of speech and debate, I’m deeply passionate about physics, which has taught me to think logically. At the same time, I also practice graphic design, which allows me to think creatively and break boundaries. I believe visuals can bring ideas to life and communicate meaning in powerful ways.

Hi! My name is Alisa Solnit! I've been involved in speech and debate ever since seventh grade and it has become one of my biggest passions. I currently compete in original oratory and informative speaking. My favorite part of competition speech is meeting all of the different kinds of people and getting to hear their speeches. Outside of speech and debate I love holding my snake and hanging out with friends.