Meet the Team

SDSU Forensics Leadership

Mr. John Loo
Director of Forensics

Mr. John Loo

Courtney Meissner
Associate Director of Forensics

Ms. Courtney Meissner

SDSU Forensics Coaches

Mr. Bennett Beltramo
Assistant Director of Forensics

Mr. Bennett Beltramo

Mr. Julian Mackenzie
Assistant Director of Forensics

Mr. Julian Mackenzie

Ms. Emily Bianchi
Assistant Director of NPDA Debate and Interp Events

Ms. Emily Bianchi

Mr. Joseph Ferrallo
Assistant Director of IPDA Debate and Limited Prep Events

Mr. Joseph Ferrallo

Speech and Debate Student Officers

Ms. Luna Molina
President

Ms. Luna Molina

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Mr. Kriston Qualls
Vice-President

Mr. Kriston Qualls

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Mr. Jack Krepps
Treasurer

Mr. Jack Krepps

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Ms. Lucy Pierdant-Coro
Secretary

Ms. Lucy Pierdant-Coro

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Mr. Gabe Baluyot
Marketing Director

Mr. Gabe Baluyot

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Ms. Zoe Wagner
Social Media Manager

Ms. Zoe Wagner

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Shanelle de Souza
Alumni Liaison

Shanelle de Souza

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Top Awards From 2025-2026 Competition Season

  • 1st Place Team Sweepstakes for I.E. Events - Griffin Invitational 2025
  • 1st Place Team Sweepstakes University Division - Robert Barbera 2025
  • 1st Place Team Overall Sweepstakes University Division - Cove Classic 2026
  • 1st Place Individual Sweepstakes Sibi Sivaram Award - Avery Mitchell - Cove Classic 2026
  • 1st Place Team Novice Sweepstakes - PSCFA Spring Championship 2026
  • WSCA Best in the West Overall Sweepstakes 2026 Champions - WSCA Tournament 2026
  • WSCA Forensics Service Award - Avery Mitchell - WSCA Tournament 2026
  • 1st Place Open Persuasive International Champion - Shanelle De Souza - IFA International Tournament 2026
  • 9th Place Team President’s Division II Sweepstakes - NFA National Championship 2026