About US

Tulsa Debate League

About Tulsa Debate

Debate prepares students to thrive in the 21st century. Debaters learn how to think critically - to unpack arguments, dissect research, and evaluate choices. They learn how to communicate - to explain complex concepts and articulate them to diverse audiences. And they learn how to engage in the world - to understand multiple perspectives and make an impact on the world. Research shows that debate can dramatically close the achievement gap in urban school districts - debaters are more likely to graduate from high school, meet college-readiness benchmarks and achieve greater cumulative grade point average than their peers.

The Tulsa Debate League is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting students and teachers in Tulsa Public Schools. As an urban debate league, we are dedicated to expanding access to the activity to schools and students who have traditionally lacked access. We organize competitions, fund programs and summer camps, and provide professional development to teachers and coaches.

Our Staff

Ross Faith

Executive Director

Chris Cook

Program Director - Debate

Julie Faith

Community Engagement Manager

Morgan Lawrence

Program Manager

Tristan Loveless

Program Coordinator

Hope Martin

Site Coordinator Webster

Jill Allen

Site Coordinator ROGERS

John Murrell

Site Coordinator

Our Board

Board Chair

Conor Cleary

Trial attorney, office of the solicitor, U.S. Department of the Interior

Mary Huckabee

Attorney, Conner & Winters

Taylor Burke

Attorney, Barber & Bartz

Dr. Kristopher Copeland, PhD

Associate Vice President for Community Affairs at Tulsa Community College

Patrick Garcia

Sales Manager, Stokely Events Center

Executive Director

Ross Faith

Salaried Executive Employee

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