Rodrigo (they/them)

During their time in high school, Rodrigo competed at Alief Elsik High School and represented NSDA Team USA. In 2021, Rodrigo championed NSDA in Worlds School Debate, finalizing their debate career. Later that fall, Rodrigo joined the Bradley University Speech Team, competing in Public Address and Limited-Prep events. Rodrigo graduated with 30 national finals across AFA, NFA, IOA, and NSC— bringing home a national championship 12 times. As a coach, Rodrigo coached half a dozen national finalists in Extemporaneous Speaking, Communication Analysis, Impromptu and Informative Speaking, and a two-time national champion speech in Persuasive Speaking. Today, Rodrigo hopes to channel everything they’ve learned and share it with others through Space City Camp.

Aspirations

After completing undergrad, Rodrigo hopes to pursue a graduate degree in Public Policy or Global Policy Studies with a concentration in Latin American Studies. In the end, Rodrigo wants to work as a political analyst at a Think Tank organization, teach as a professor, write as an author, and continue their work in the world of non-profit organizations.

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