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OUR TEAM
Jake Campbell | Executive Director
Jake has over two decades of experience with debate coaching and competition, which he draws upon to promote accessible debate education with students, teachers, and other partners. Having witnessed first-hand the transformative power of debate for students around the world, Jake is committed to providing the highest quality learning opportunities at Debate Spaces.
Andrew Monteith | Program Director
Andrew has done competitive debate since high school, where he competed in Public Forum and qualified to the TOC. In college he was ranked third in the nation at American Parliamentary Debate, reaching final rounds at Harvard, Yale, and the North American Debating Championships. As a coach, he has taught hundreds of students of all age ranges, from middle school to college, including the Tufts Debate Society. He has given guest lectures and workshops for debate societies across the country at institutions including USC and Bowdoin.
Courtney Foster | Deputy Program Director, Volunteer
Courtney is a native of Newton, Massachusetts, a Newton South Speech Team alum, and was a Bates College debate competitor under Matt and Tessa's leadership. In high school, Courtney quarterfinaled at the Harvard University tournament and finaled at the Columbia University tournament in Dramatic Performance. As a college debater, she was the 25th-Ranked U.S. Novice Speaker and competed at the U.S. Universities Debating Championship at Stanford University. Courtney is thrilled to continue engaging with speech and debate in the Boston area.
Amanda Ljustina | Deputy Executive Director, Volunteer
Amanda Ljustina is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where she obtained her Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Economics. Having experienced the empowering nature of public speaking and debate in her own career and life, Amanda is excited to be working with Debate Spaces to enable students around the world.