About us

Mission Statement ​​

At The Debate and Educate Foundation, we believe that communication is the cornerstone of leadership. As a student-led nonprofit founded by nationally recognized speech and debate competitors, we are deeply passionate about transforming the landscape of speech and debate education through equity, accessibility, and excellence. Our mission is to empower the next generation of thinkers, speakers, and leaders by providing free, high-impact programs that foster critical thinking, persuasive communication, confidence, and empathy. We are driven by the belief that every student—regardless of background—deserves the tools, mentorship, and platform to speak with conviction and lead with purpose.

About Us: Passion Meets Experience

Young Enthusiasts

We're a passionate group of middle school students who have discovered the transformative power of debate and want to share it with peers across our community.

Expert Mentorship

Our team is guided by experienced debate coaches and educators who bring years of competitive debate and teaching expertise to nurture young talent.

Community Focus

Based in San Ramon, our foundation bridges the gap between experienced debaters and young aspiring students through accessible, engaging programs.