Student-focused and student-run

FOUNDER
CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Daniela is a student at the University of California, Berkeley, double majoring in Political Science and Chicanx/Latinx Studies with a minor in Public Policy. As a community college transfer and the daughter of migrant farmworkers, she created this organization to close inequality gaps in education created by paid K-12 speech and debate programs.

CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Adam is an undergraduate student at the University of the Pacific, majoring in Communication Studies and minoring in Political Science. As a member of the forensics community for nearly two years, Adam has experience in a multiple of events such as Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Parliamentary Debate, Informative Speaking, Communication Analysis, After-Dinner Speaking, Reader’s Theater, Impromptu, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Prose. Through speech and debate, Adam was able to achieve his goal of improving his communication skills and developing as an individual.

DIRECTOR OF ETHNIC STUDIES

Layla is an undergraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, double majoring in Philosophy and Ethnic Studies. She is currently a professor’s assistant for multiple lower division Philosophy courses at San Joaquin Delta College and an intern at the Student Senate of California Community Colleges.

YOUTH DIRECTOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATE CAPTAIN

Veronica is a middle school student and a dedicated leader at her school, where she is involved in various clubs and leadership positions. She is an advocate for youth mental health awareness and immigrant rights. She enjoys digital art and debate.

NORTH CENTRAL VALLEY OUTREACH LEAD

Julianna is a student at California State University, Chico, where she studies Public Administration. As a first-generation college student, she believes is passionate about expanding access to education and empowering students. She currently runs the organization Students Support Students, which provides resources and opportunities for students in San Joaquin County.

SOUTH CENTRAL VALLEY OUTREACH LEAD

Bryan is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, earning a B.A. in Global Studies with a concentration in Latin American Peace and Conflict and a minor in Journalism. Originally from Delano, California, he has multiple years experience in organizing and advocacy work. Bryan is a filmmaker and screenwriter, with experience directing documentary films for different affinity groups and advocacy organizations.

FINANCE MANAGER

Ant is a recent graduate of San Joaquin Delta College and a student at San Francisco State University, where they major in Accounting. Having experience in nonprofit management from a young age through helping their family, they are passionate about using financial literacy to help communities in need.

HEAD LD DEBATE INSTRUCTOR

Karina attends San Joaquin Delta College, where she pursues a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies. She has been a member of the Delta Speech and Debate team for a year and a half, competing in Parliamentary debate, Lincoln Douglas, IPDA, Impromptu, and Extemporaneous speaking. During her first year at Delta, she felt lost and considered dropping out. She was inspired to keep learning after taking Argumentation and Debate with Joseph Barrows, where she was encouraged to join the debate team. Speech and debate taught her she is capable of far more than she once believed, inspiring her to continue her degree and journey in forensics.

HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE CAPTAIN

Guadalupe is a high school student interested in writing, public speaking, and business. In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball and softball.

INTERPRETATION INSTRUCTOR

Giovonni Tilley is currently a student at San Joaquin Delta College, where he is a member or the Dark Horse Forensics Team, a journalist at We Flow Radio, and an active coach for the Stockton Youth Poetry team. While primarily competing in Speech Interpretation, he loves speech events as a whole, and is constantly seeking new and creative voices to educate and train.

SPEECH INSTRUCTOR

Cec is a Communication Studies undergraduate student at Modesto Junior College, where they compete on MJC’s Speech and debate team, winning multiple awards for their platform speeches on the regional, state, and national level.