Ravi Parikh: Founder/President
Ravi Parikh: Founder/President
Ravi Parikh: Founder/President
Ravi Parikh, a junior at the Westminster Schools, serves as the President and Founder of the Debate Dreams Foundation, driven by his passion for equity and education. Leading Westminster's national championship-winning policy debate team as its Captain, Ravi recognized the disparities within the field and established the foundation to ens
Ravi Parikh, a junior at the Westminster Schools, serves as the President and Founder of the Debate Dreams Foundation, driven by his passion for equity and education. Leading Westminster's national championship-winning policy debate team as its Captain, Ravi recognized the disparities within the field and established the foundation to ensure universal access to the educational benefits of policy debate. This initiative follows Ravi's prior philanthropic success – Campaigning for COVID, where he raised $5,000 to provide protective masks to assisted care facilities during the pandemic. Ravi's commitment to positive change and educational empowerment solidifies his role as a dedicated force within the Debate Dreams Foundation.
Marwan Salem: Director
Ravi Parikh: Founder/President
Ravi Parikh: Founder/President
Marwan Salem is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Managing Director at Golub Capital. With a robust background in credit special situations, he previously held the position of Managing Director at Blackstone, where he played a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic financial initiatives. Marwan earned his Bache
Marwan Salem is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as Managing Director at Golub Capital. With a robust background in credit special situations, he previously held the position of Managing Director at Blackstone, where he played a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic financial initiatives. Marwan earned his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a double major in finance and economics from Emory University's Goizueta Business School. His wealth of business experience, particularly in navigating complex credit landscapes, makes him a valuable asset to the Debate Dreams Foundation, where he serves as a dedicated board member. Beyond his financial expertise, Marwan's commitment to education and youth development aligns seamlessly with the foundation's mission, making him an invaluable contributor to empowering the next generation of leaders through the art of debate.
Meet the Volunteers!
Nora Perez-Rubio
Nora Perez-Rubio
Nora Perez-Rubio
Nora Perez-Rubio is a junior at the Galloway School, and the captain of the Galloway debate team. Nationally competitive in both debate and mock trial, Nora's beliefs are centered around accessibility and equity in the activities, reflected in her work with on the Galloway debate team, and with the Debate Dreams Foundation.
Asha Laskar
Nora Perez-Rubio
Nora Perez-Rubio
Asha Laskar is a sophomore at the Westminster Schools of Atlanta and an active member of Westminster’s nationally-ranked debate team. As a Boy Scout and advocate for equity, Asha’s dedication to accessibility has been reflected in the debate space and Atlanta’s community. Her notable accomplishments regarding philanthropy include being on
Asha Laskar is a sophomore at the Westminster Schools of Atlanta and an active member of Westminster’s nationally-ranked debate team. As a Boy Scout and advocate for equity, Asha’s dedication to accessibility has been reflected in the debate space and Atlanta’s community. Her notable accomplishments regarding philanthropy include being on the Georgia Youth Environmental Committee, being an avid member of the Alliance Academy, and being a Life Scout.
Evan Lee
Nora Perez-Rubio
Eva Egozi
Evan Lee is a sophomore at the Lovett School and debates in both the Georgian and National Circuit for Lincoln Douglas. Noticing the obstacles that low-income students face when trying to compete, Evan resonates deeply with the mission of the Debate Dreams Foundation as he believes that camps are the most effective way for a debater to im
Evan Lee is a sophomore at the Lovett School and debates in both the Georgian and National Circuit for Lincoln Douglas. Noticing the obstacles that low-income students face when trying to compete, Evan resonates deeply with the mission of the Debate Dreams Foundation as he believes that camps are the most effective way for a debater to improve, and thus, to level the playing field when it comes to any type of debate. Aside from debate, Evan loves running at the Cochran Shoals Trail or tutoring peers in Taiwan.
Eva Egozi
Hamilton Henderson
Eva Egozi
Eva Egozi is a junior at NSU University school and an active member of NSU’s Speech and Debate team for the past 5 years. Eva and her partner have found remarkable success, being the first team to fully qualify to the Tournament of Champions and the first students in NSU history to receive nominations for the coaches poll. As the founder
Eva Egozi is a junior at NSU University school and an active member of NSU’s Speech and Debate team for the past 5 years. Eva and her partner have found remarkable success, being the first team to fully qualify to the Tournament of Champions and the first students in NSU history to receive nominations for the coaches poll. As the founder of the first Florida chapter of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization titled Bridges to Brilliance, Eva has worked to advocate for young women and students on local and state levels, bridging gaps between educational disparities and informing young women about prevent social justice issues in society.
Ismini Vasiloglou
Hamilton Henderson
Hamilton Henderson
Ismini Vasiloglou is a freshman at the Westminster Schools and an avid competitor on the Westminster's nationally competitive policy debate team. Her love for debate has made her passionate about expanding access to the policy debate space, and she hopes to make an impact through the Debate Dreams Foundation. Outside of debate you can fin
Ismini Vasiloglou is a freshman at the Westminster Schools and an avid competitor on the Westminster's nationally competitive policy debate team. Her love for debate has made her passionate about expanding access to the policy debate space, and she hopes to make an impact through the Debate Dreams Foundation. Outside of debate you can find her helping in the tech crew for Westminster's theatre department and playing her cello!
Hamilton Henderson
Hamilton Henderson
Hamilton Henderson
Hamilton Henderson is a junior at the Westminster Schools of Atlanta and the co-captain of Westminster's Worlds Schools Debate Squad. Outside of being an active Worlds debater, Hamilton teaches Public Forum debate and other higher level academic disciplines at the Veritas Debate Institute, an organization committed to leveling the playing
Hamilton Henderson is a junior at the Westminster Schools of Atlanta and the co-captain of Westminster's Worlds Schools Debate Squad. Outside of being an active Worlds debater, Hamilton teaches Public Forum debate and other higher level academic disciplines at the Veritas Debate Institute, an organization committed to leveling the playing field for black and brown youth in debate. His commitment to promoting equity in debate is reflected in Hamilton’s work with both Veritas and the Debate Dreams Foundation.