About Us
Meet Our Team
Stephen Scopa and Spencer Orlowski founded this company with a simple mission: to give students access to transformative educational experiences. As lifelong educators and coaches, they saw the power of civics education when it is delivered in a fun, hands-on way. Our team is built on partnerships with former students who now lead the next generation. Together, we design programs that combine expert coaching with real-world application, helping students sharpen their voice, grow their confidence, and lead with purpose.
From Mock Trial to Speech and Debate, Model UN to Entrepreneurship, our offerings span the full spectrum of participatory civic education. Whether you're preparing for your next tournament or launching a new idea, we are here to help you build the skills to turn passion into action.
We believe future leaders do not just need knowledge. They need practice. And we are here to help.
Taeyoung Kim - Director of Pre-Law
Taeyoung Kim is a sophomore at Cornell University studying Government and Philosophy, where she competes as an attorney on the university’s Mock Trial Team. She brings years of competitive experience to her role, having led American Heritage Broward to national recognition in both Mock Trial and Moot Court. Her accolades include a national championship in Moot Court, a Top 5 finish at the National High School Mock Trial Championship, and over 15 individual awards for oral advocacy and brief writing. As Pre-Law Director, Taeyoung designs curriculum, builds partnerships, and leads programming focused on Mock Trial, Moot Court, and law school preparation.
Spencer Swickle - Director of Lincoln Douglas Debate
Spencer Swickle is known for pushing the envelope in both the arguments he helps students craft and the tools he builds to deliver them. As Director of Lincoln-Douglas Debate, he brings a rare combination of elite competitive success and a passion for innovation in education.
Spencer began debating just before the COVID-19 pandemic, an experience that shaped his commitment to engaging, high-impact hybrid learning. After graduating, Spencer coached a TOC champion in his first year and has since dedicated himself to mastering every style of LD. He recently co-developed the curriculum for The Argument Institute: Orlando and now studies computer science and Brandeis University, where he’s building e-learning tools to streamline prep, support hybrid formats, and revolutionize how students engage with debate.
Mac Hays - Director of Public Forum Debate
Mac Hays leads our Public Forum division with a blend of competitive excellence and a deep commitment to educational access. A Fulbright Taiwan Debate Coach and graduate of Brown University, Mac brings years of experience both in and out of the classroom. As a competitor, he was a national finalist in Public Forum and a decorated APDA debater.
Mac runs a widely followed YouTube channel where he interviews leading voices in the debate community and posts free educational content twice daily. His work makes top-tier resources available to students around the world and exemplifies our mission: building a more informed, empowered generation through speech and debate.
Mary Abi-Karam - Director of Model UN
Mary Abi-Karam brings a global mindset and a passion for civic leadership to her role as Director of Model UN. A junior at Georgetown University studying international politics and philosophy, Mary has already built an impressive career at the intersection of debate, diplomacy, and innovation.
She previously served as a generative AI project manager for the U.S. State Department, helping to explore the future of tech in global governance. She also worked as Program Director at All-American Model UN, where she developed curriculum and coached students in international policy simulation and negotiation.
Mary leads our MUN program with a focus on real-world relevance, helping students build the skills to research, negotiate, and lead on the global stage.