Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? Are you interested in helping connect our community to deserving Chicago youth to advance their academic achievements, community contributions, and life success? If so, consider joining the Chicago Debates team. Through the transformational activity of debate, Chicago Debates empowers Chicago youth to find their voice, succeed in […]
This year, we were delighted to have Wintrust join us as our first-ever Corporate School Sponsor. The initiative was created as a way to expand debate into more schools in under-resourced neighborhoods, giving them a transformational activity that helps students find their voice, prepares them for success in college and career, and empowers them to […]
Program Officer for School Support Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? Are you interested in helping deserving Chicago youth to advance their academic achievements, community contributions, and life success? If so, consider joining the Chicago Debates team. Through the transformational activity of debate, Chicago Debates empowers Chicago youth to […]
Chicago Debates is excited to welcome two new members to our team this month! Each new team member brings a unique set of skills and perspectives that are sure to help us as we continue to grow and develop. Flynn Makuch is joining us as a Program Officer for School Support. Teaching and coaching policy debate is her […]
Walking into the White Conference Championship, it’s clear these students are now seasoned debaters. It’s the fifth tournament of the year and this is the last chance for students to debate in the regular season before qualified debaters move on to the City Championship. Talking to debaters at every level, it is clear they are […]
Join us at our most exciting and consequential tournament of the year – City Championships! On Saturday, March 30 from 9:15-10:45am we will host a guided tour with our Executive Director and Program Director. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided. RSVP here! Questions? Email Amanda DeWitt at amandadewitt@chicagodebates.org
Marguerite Dixen first got involved with Chicago Debates in 2015 through a crowdfunding campaign to support the Chicago Debate Summer Institute. She had debated in high school and college and knew how valuable debate was to her success as a woman in the male-dominated world of insurance she entered in 1989. She quickly got more involved, […]
