Meet the team

Samantha Chan

Founder · Debate Coach

Samantha has competed at some of the most prestigious debate tournaments in the country: Waterloo, Queen's, McGill, the University of Toronto, and Western. She reached the Junior Finals at Waterloo and won the Junior Finals at Western. She now channels that experience into coaching the next generation.

Neil Wang

Co-founder · Curriculum Director

Neil Wang is a co-founder and Curriculum Director of Young Voices Association. A student at Choate Rosemary Hall and a published creative writer, Neil designs lessons that use storytelling, creative writing, and public speaking to help young people strengthen their English communication skills and express themselves with confidence. Drawing from his experience writing poetry and short fiction, he develops accessible activities for students with different language abilities. He is passionate about creating spaces where immigrant and refugee youth feel heard, supported, and empowered to share their experiences.

Alice Marciano

Head of Programs, Italy

Alice leads Young Voices in Italy, bringing our free public speaking and English communication programs to students there. She adapts our lessons for local classrooms and helps young people build the confidence to express themselves in a second language.