Laura is the Head Coach of the Romanian National Debate Team. She is also many other things: a debate trainer, a certified English teacher, and, more generally — as she likes to describe herself — “an education nerd.” Outside the classroom, Laura is an amateur runner, hiker, and improvisational theatre actor. A friend, a daughter, […]

Maia describes herself as a dreamer — but not an airhead. She is a storyteller and an artist, yet she brings rationality to all her creativity, for one cannot have feeling without logic, nor logic without feeling. A 10th-grade student, Maia’s main interests include psychology, stories, and philosophy. She has been debating for a few […]

Blending the skill of a performer with the fire of an advocate, Ana stands at the intersection of storytelling and social change. For her, speaking has never been just about being heard, but about being understood. With three years of formal training in acting, television, and radio — and a deep passion for reading, debate, […]

Aurora is a leading voice in Italy’s debate movement. A former competitor, she is now the Director of the Italian Debate Association, Coach of the Italian National Debate Team, and trainer with Better Speakers (betterspeakers.eu). She believes that deliberative education is the key to empowering young minds and strengthening democratic participation. Through her roles in […]