Professional Background
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About Deano
Deano Pape serves as Director of Membership at the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA), overseeing coach support, member engagement, and program outreach for thousands of schools nationwide. With 25+ years of experience, he focuses on educational equity and speech access. He previously served as Assistant Director of Speech & Debate and Co-Director of Ethics Bowl at Simpson College, and has taught at the Harvard Debate Council Summer Workshop.
Areas of Expertise
Specialized knowledge and skills
Public Speaking
Expert knowledge and experience in this specialized area
Debate Education
Expert knowledge and experience in this specialized area
Educational Equity
Expert knowledge and experience in this specialized area
Speech Access
Expert knowledge and experience in this specialized area
Intercultural Dialogue
Expert knowledge and experience in this specialized area
Education
Academic credentials and qualifications
Master's degree in Speech Communication
📍 University of Central Missouri
2000
Bachelor's degree
📍 Central College
1998
Professional Experience
Career highlights and professional journey
Director of Membership
📍 National Speech & Debate Association
2015 - Present
Leading membership and program outreach for thousands of schools
Key Achievements
Notable accomplishments and recognition
🏆 Achievement
Former Assistant Director of Speech & Debate at Simpson College
🥇 Recognition
Co-Director of Ethics Bowl at Simpson College
⭐ Award
Teaching at Harvard Debate Council Summer Workshop
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