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He has received national recognition at numerous tournaments as well as championing multiple events at tournaments when competing against High Schoolers. Evan is the current President of NewAgeLearning and hopes that by teaching others how to communicate and advocate for themselves, he can empower his students to express their thoughts and reach higher levels. “Don't be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that's what makes you different from everyone else.” - Dave Thomas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e65e19ee792d81027dc0484/a2c35f2a-877f-495f-bf9f-5af961174cd9/Screen+Shot+2022-09-08+at+9.28.31+AM.png Our Team - Wayne Wayne Lu is a Senior at Archbishop Mitty High School and has been doing Speech and Debate for over 4 years, competing in Impromptu, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Congressional Debate. He has received National-level recognition and championed at many tournaments. Wayne believes that the ability to speak and inspire is integral to a new generation of world-changing leaders. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." — Margaret Mead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e65e19ee792d81027dc0484/37ecfb81-c9f2-4531-8c43-f56a589290a5/Screenshot+2025-10-29+at+1.07.19%E2%80%AFAM.png Our Team - Chiara Chiara D’Agostino is a sophomore at the Nueva school and has been competing in speech and debate for the last 3 years. So far, she has received national rewards for Impromptu speech and was ranked top 30 in the nation for Public Forum Debate. She hopes to help students find their voice and learn to express themselves, an aspect that is crucial to building leadership skills. “The art of communication is the language of leadership.” — James Humes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e65e19ee792d81027dc0484/50e056c7-730a-4a8c-b1a2-298d529c0100/schoolphotogown.png Our Team - Aleena Aleena Xiao is a Freshman at Cornell. Aleena has been involved in Speech and Debate for over 4 years in the events of Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory, and Extemporaneous Speaking. She has received awards in several tournaments including the Stanford Invitational, the California Middle School State Championship, the NOFC National Middle School Tournament, and the SVUDL Invitational. She has also championed in both Original Oratory and Impromptu at the Stratford Fall Novice Invitational. Aleena is passionate about teaching students and hopes to make a difference by building confident speakers. “Nothing is more powerful and liberating than knowledge.” – William H. Gray III https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e65e19ee792d81027dc0484/6d613a4d-a354-4bca-aad8-d885ba584321/Ethan.jpeg Our Team - Ethan Ethan Shen is a Freshman at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has been involved in speech and debate for over 3 years, competing in Impromptu Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, and Public Forum Debate. He hopes to help others build confidence and gain a new understanding of the world through speaking. Ethan believes that by helping others learn and improve speaking skills, they will be able to clearly and persuasively communicate ideas that will change the world. The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. – Herbert Spencer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e65e19ee792d81027dc0484/1610072416247-B4FYJWRKYS85EP5LT4J7/2021007_C02_6915+copy.jpg Our Team - Kevin Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e65e19ee792d81027dc0484/1591054505021-YK3EQEP77VT4SR9K79QB/XYZZ2851.JPG Our Team - Gabriel Gabriel is rising a Sophmore at Stanford. He has been the main driving force for Extemp classes at New Age Learning. Gabriel has competed in Extemporaneous Speaking for more than 6 years now and is renowned on the state and national circuit. He is a National Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking at NIETOC, a National Finalist in International Extemporaneous Speaking at the National Speech and Debate Tournament. Other accomplishments include his Runner Up Placement at the University of Emory Tournament, Finals at the University of Florida and the University of Texas, and 3rd in the Texas State. Gabriel has taught at New Age Learning for more than 2 years now and is excited to motivate more children to learn about speech, debate, public policy, and international relations. "When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts." - Dalai Lama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e65e19ee792d81027dc0484/1587086229686-ISJ69YMIRMV4AJ7DYBL6/avi+profile+pic+2019.jpg Our Team - Avi Avi Sundaresan is a Student at the Caltech. Avi is a firm advocate of educational accessibility and loves to teach. Since discovering Speech and Debate in middle school, Avi has been extremely passionate in trying to enable other students to also compete. Avi believes that self advocacy is key in all disciplines, including science, humanities, and entrepreneurship. He has competed on the national circuit in Public Forum and Impromptu Speaking. “You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can't get them across, your ideas won't get you anywhere.” ― Lee Iacocca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e65e19ee792d81027dc0484/1589933432564-7MPMF9YF1D353GP23EQY/x191115094622d16d1f406abfe948b2845f39496306b3_640_800.jpg Our Team - Clay Clay Adams is a student at Harvey Mudd College and has been involved in Speech and Debate, competing in Public Forum and Impromptu Speaking, and has won numerous awards. Clay cares deeply about education and believes tht public speaking is a crucial aspect of it. 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