SVUDL Welcomes Two NAUDL Fellows

The National Association for Urban Debate Leagues (NAUDL) works with five urban debate leagues nationwide to build a scalable workplace mentorship program for qualified urban debate alums. NAUDL senior staff provide ongoing virtual oversight, coaching and assessment to both interns and league leadership. Also, group roundtables are hosted on a weekly basis, featuring professional volunteers. Topics include teamwork and collaboration; digital technology; professionalism and work ethic; career-management; leadership; and intercultural fluency. White & Case lawyers and staff play an integral role in the weekly roundtable discussions and develop mentoring and career-coaching opportunities with the Fellows.

2024 White & Case NAUDL Fellows Cindy Chanay and Michelle Tiburcio-Garate are thrilled to join SVUDL this summer via this program. Both are current college students involved in a wide variety of activities.

Cindy is a full-time student at the University of California San Diego pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Environmental Studies. She competed in Policy debate throughout her high school years and currently competes in a myriad of formats at the collegiate level. 

During her time in Policy debate, Cindy competed adamantly in the national circuit, and reached the quarterfinals of the Urban Debate National Championship. Now, she primarily competes in parliamentary debate and NFA-LD, where she has also found great success. 

Michelle Tiburcio-Garate is a full-time student at Foothill College in Los Altos pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Business. She has competed in Policy debate throughout her high school years. Outside of debate, she owns a small business where she focuses on her twin talents of sweets and floristry. Michelle also enjoys traveling, reading and giving back to the community! 

Welcome to the team Cindy and Michelle!