Who we are
A network built to raise the next generation of Latino leaders.
Our mission
SSDN exists to give future Spanish-speaking leaders the tools they need: to speak with confidence, think clearly, and lead in their communities.
Why we exist
There are hundreds of debate programs — almost none in Spanish.
The U.S. has hundreds of debate and public speaking programs — almost all of them in English. SSDN was built to offer something new: a space designed in Spanish from the start, for kids who already think, dream, and argue in that language.
Our story
Founded by someone who sees the problem up close.
Rahul is a Colorado high school student and competitive debater. After years of competing, he noticed that almost every debater spoke English as a first language — and the Spanish-speaking kids who would thrive in this space rarely found a way in.
SSDN is his answer: free workshops in Denver, built in Spanish from the start, open to any student in 5th–8th grade. They're designed so a shy kid who has never spoken in front of a group leaves having done it — and wanting to do it again. A first step for a future leader with a lot to say, in their own language.
Contact
Have questions? Reach out.
We respond to every message personally. If you have questions about the workshops, want to collaborate, or just want to learn more, send us a message.