Giving A Voice To The Ones Who Need It Most
Succeed Debate is a registered nonprofit, dedicated to giving low-income elementary, middle and high schoolers a voice.
About us
Our Mission
Our Track Record
Our Mission
At Succeed Debate, our mission is simple: bring a voice to the voiceless. It’s an unfortunate reality that low-income Americans do not have the same access to resources that higher-income areas do, and not just in the debate space. Our organization seeks to change that, by bringing free debate, public speaking, and literacy mentoring to l
At Succeed Debate, our mission is simple: bring a voice to the voiceless. It’s an unfortunate reality that low-income Americans do not have the same access to resources that higher-income areas do, and not just in the debate space. Our organization seeks to change that, by bringing free debate, public speaking, and literacy mentoring to low-income/underserved areas. We aim to help these kids grow, not just as debaters, but as people.
Our History
Our Track Record
Our Mission
Succeed Debate was founded due to a combination of experience and idealism. Our experience was simple: not enough kids have access to resources that help them utilize their voice. And as for our idealism? When this organization was founded in late 2023, we set out with one goal in mind: to close the inequities as early as possible. Since
Succeed Debate was founded due to a combination of experience and idealism. Our experience was simple: not enough kids have access to resources that help them utilize their voice. And as for our idealism? When this organization was founded in late 2023, we set out with one goal in mind: to close the inequities as early as possible. Since then, we’ve worked tirelessly to reach our goal. If you would like to be part of this initiative - whether you are a school looking to start a branch or a school who needs our service - let us know by contacting us.
Our Track Record
Our Track Record
Our Track Record
Our team, which stretches across multiple schools in multiple states, is extremely experienced in both competitive speech and debate and coaching. We pride ourselves on three core principles as we mentor our students: compassion, cooperation, and confidence. Our coaching philosophy revolves around these three things, and our students see the results.
Meet the team - Directors
Ryon Jemail
Ryon Jemail
Ryon Jemail
Co-Founder and President
A junior at American Heritage, Ryon helped found this organization because he, like the rest of the team, knows that the best way to advocate for yourself is your voice. In terms of debate, Ryon has achieved Congressional Debate Top 6 placements at the Yale Invitational and NSDA National Tournament, as well as achi
Co-Founder and President
A junior at American Heritage, Ryon helped found this organization because he, like the rest of the team, knows that the best way to advocate for yourself is your voice. In terms of debate, Ryon has achieved Congressional Debate Top 6 placements at the Yale Invitational and NSDA National Tournament, as well as achieving major final or semifinal rounds at the Glenbrooks, Emory Barkley Forum, and Harvard Invitational. When he’s not debating, you can find him reading, tearing up (fantasy) football, or playing rocket league.
Jason Cohen
Ryon Jemail
Ryon Jemail
Co-Founder and President
A junior at American Heritage, Jason wants to help every single person gain a voice. In the debate space, Jason competes in Public Forum. He has achieved qualification to the Florida State Tournament and NSDA National Tournament, even going as far to the champion the novice division. When he isn’t cooking up crazy
Co-Founder and President
A junior at American Heritage, Jason wants to help every single person gain a voice. In the debate space, Jason competes in Public Forum. He has achieved qualification to the Florida State Tournament and NSDA National Tournament, even going as far to the champion the novice division. When he isn’t cooking up crazy theories in round, you can find him playing NCAA 25 or on the basketball court.
Ryan Rohit
Ryon Jemail
Omar Dahabra
Co-Founder and President
A junior at American Heritage, Ryan was inspired by his dad’s work and wanted to help as many people as he could. That lead him here. As a competitor, Ryan has achieved break or bubble rounds at the Yale, Florida Blue Key, Glenbrooks, and Florida State Tournament, and is a qualifier to the Tournament of Champions.
Co-Founder and President
A junior at American Heritage, Ryan was inspired by his dad’s work and wanted to help as many people as he could. That lead him here. As a competitor, Ryan has achieved break or bubble rounds at the Yale, Florida Blue Key, Glenbrooks, and Florida State Tournament, and is a qualifier to the Tournament of Champions. If he isn’t debating, you can find Ryan doing math, he takes 3 math competition classes and Physics E&M.
Omar Dahabra
Michael Howe
Omar Dahabra
Director of Outreach
Omar is a junior at American Heritage looking to make a difference in his community. He joined our team to do just that, and has been volunteering with us ever since! Omar has an extensive record in debate, tracking all the way back to middle school. As a competitor, Omar has achieved break or bubble rounds at the Ya
Director of Outreach
Omar is a junior at American Heritage looking to make a difference in his community. He joined our team to do just that, and has been volunteering with us ever since! Omar has an extensive record in debate, tracking all the way back to middle school. As a competitor, Omar has achieved break or bubble rounds at the Yale, Florida Blue Key, Glenbrooks, and Florida State Tournament, and is a qualifier to the Tournament of Champions.When he isn’t volunteering, you can find him studying or playing FIFA.
Michael Howe
Michael Howe
Michael Howe
General Secretary
Mikey is a junior at American Heritage who describes public speaking and debate as “the key to being able to unlock opportunities”. Mikey has been involved in debate since middle school, and is heavily experienced in competition as well as coaching. When he isn’t helping us, you can find him reading, playing lacrosse, or monitoring fantasy football trades.