Andover News: Phillips Debate Teams Advance to Round of 32 in International Public Policy Forum
January 7, 2026 — Andover News reports that Phillips Academy has advanced to the Round of 32 in the 2025-26 Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum.
Celebrating its 25th year, the International Public Policy Forum is a global high school debate contest that combines written and oral advocacy on major public policy issues. This year's competition is the largest in history, with 332 teams from 39 countries submitting qualifying round essays. From this initial field, the top 64 are selected by a panel of judges, who then compete in a single elimination tournament.
The field narrows through multiple written rounds, with the final eight teams receiving an invite to New York City to compete in live oral debates for cash prizes and to win the Brewer Cup.
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Big Island Now: Kealakehe Students Represent Big Island as They Advance to Next Round of International Debate Competition
January 6, 2026 — A team from Kealakehe Public High School has advanced to the top 32 teams in the 25th annual Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum, the only global high school debate competition blending written and oral advocacy. This year's contest began with a record 332 teams from 39 countries.
Starting from the Qualifying Round and continuing to through the Round of 64, teams submitted written arguments addressing whether the Group of 20 Nations should impose a global education tax equal to 1 percent of each member country’s GDP to support universal primary and secondary education. Judges then selected 32 advancing teams representing schools in 14 U.S. states and nine countries. The field will continue to narrow through to more successive rounds to eight finalists who travel New York City to compete in oral debates for a $10,000 grand prize and the Brewer Cup.
Kealakehe is the only Big Island team to advance this year, after reaching the top eight in last year’s competition.
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High School Debate Teams Advance to Round of 32 in International Public Policy Forum (IPPF)
December 29, 2025 — The Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) today announced the high school debate teams advancing to the Round of 32 in the 2025-26 competition. Founded in 2001, the IPPF is the world’s only international high school debate competition combining written and oral advocacy on issues of public policy. Now in its 25th year, the IPPF’s annual competition began in October with a record-breaking 332 teams from 39 countries, making it the largest qualifying field in program history.
In the Round of 64, teams submitted arguments in a written volley on the topic:
“Resolved: The Group of 20 Nations should levy a global education tax equal to 1% of each member country's gross domestic product to establish a dedicated international organization that supports the provision of universal, free, quality primary and secondary education.”
A panel of judges evaluated each submission and selected the 32 teams advancing to the next round. These teams represent schools in 14 U.S. states and nine countries including Turkey, Singapore, and Vietnam.
From these 32 teams, the field will narrow through an additional elimination round to the Elite 8, who will be invited to New York City to compete in oral debates for cash prizes and the Brewer Cup.
The Round of 32 is now underway. To learn more about the tournament, click here.
Round of 64 Results:
· Syosset High School from Syosset, New York advances over KIPS College Sargodha / Aitchison College from Punjab, Pakistan
· Kealakehe Public High School from Kailua Kona, Hawaii advances over The Hockaday School from Dallas, Texas
· BASIS International School Shenzhen from Shenzhen, China advances over Cypress Ranch High School from Cypress, Texas
· Bergen Debate Club from Fort Lee, New Jersey advances over Upper St. Clair High School from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
· Seido Mikawadai High School from Nagasaki, Japan advances over Solon High School from Solon, Ohio
· Jasper High School from Plano, Texas advances over Westwood High School (Team 1) from Austin, Texas
· Ivy Bridge Academy (Team 1) from Johns Creek, Georgia advances over Speech & Debate India from Mumbai, India
· Greenwich High School from Greenwich, Connecticut advances over San Marino High School from San Marino, California
· Carroll Senior High School from Southlake, Texas advances over Summit Christian Academy from Yorktown, Virginia
· Pomperaug Regional High School from Southbury, Connecticut advances over Shanghai Pinghe School from Shanghai, China
· North Allegheny Senior High School from Wexford, Pennsylvania advances over Westwood High School (Team 2) from Austin, Texas
· Flower Mound High School from Flower Mound, Texas advances over Shanghai American School Puxi from Shanghai, China
· TH School from Hanoi, Vietnam advances over Mountain View-Los Altos Speech and Debate from Mountain View, California
· Hamilton High School from Chandler, Arizona advances over Notre Dame High School from Sherman Oaks, California
· The Academy of Classical Christian Studies from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma advances over Newark Academy from Livingston, New Jersey
· Çevre High School from Istanbul, Turkey advances over The Episcopal School of Dallas from Dallas, Texas
· Jabberwocky Studio from Delhi, India advances over Washington High School from Fremont, California
· Ivy Bridge Academy (Team 2) from Johns Creek, Georgia advances over Debate Education Forum High Wycombe, United Kingdom
· Delbarton School from Morristown, New Jersey advances over American School Dhahran from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
· Grand Oaks High School from Spring, Texas advances over College Preparatory School of America from Lombard, Illinois
· Notre Dame San Jose from San Jose, California advances over Richland High School from Prosper, Texas
· Phillips Academy Andover from Andover, Massachusetts advances over Orlando Science High School from Orlando, Florida
· Millburn High School from Millburn, New Jersey advances over King George British International School from Bucharest, Romania
· German European School Singapore from Singapore advances over Brookfield East High School from Brookfield, Wisconsin
· Troy High School from Troy, Michigan advances over PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya 1, AFS Sambra from Karnataka, India
· Phillips Exeter Academy from Exeter, New Hampshire advances over Saratoga High School from Saratoga, California
· Saint Paul Preparatory Seoul from Seoul, Republic of Korea advances over Rock Canyon High School from Highlands Ranch, Colorado
· Nova High School from Davie, Florida advances over Panther Creek High School from Frisco, Texas
· Damien Memorial School from Honolulu, Hawaii advances over British International School Abu Dhabi from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
· Westwood High School (Team 3) from Austin, Texas advances over Seoul International School from Seongnam-si, Republic of Korea
· Marymount Academy International from Montreal, Canada advances over Woodberry Forest School from Woodberry Forest, Virginia
· Northport High School from Northport, New York advances over Alpha Co from La Crescenta, California
Elite News Highlights the Brewer Foundation’s 30 Years of Community Impact
Elite News recently profiled the Brewer Foundation in a prominent article recognizing the Foundation’s 30-year legacy of expanding educational opportunity and cultivating future leaders in Dallas and beyond.
The article underscores the Brewer Foundation’s roots as the philanthropic affiliate of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors and its longstanding commitment to South Dallas communities. Central to the coverage is a statement from Brewer Foundation Founder William Brewer, who articulates the Foundation’s guiding philosophy and long-term vision:
“From the beginning, the Foundation’s mission—and commitment—has been to the idea that talent knows no boundaries,” Brewer says. “Our role is to support that talent, nurture it, and help young people build pathways toward glorious futures. Thirty years is not a conclusion; it is a beginning.”
The article devotes significant attention to the Foundation’s flagship Future Leaders Program (FLP), characterizing it as a nationally distinctive, year-round academic and leadership initiative serving more than 200 Dallas ISD students. FLP is the first public-private partnership of its kind, uniting Dallas ISD with leading independent schools to deliver rigorous instruction, leadership development, and expanded access to opportunity. Since 2009, FLP participants have earned more than $20 million in scholarship awards and consistently matriculated to prestigious colleges and universities.
The coverage also features perspectives from Foundation President Ian Shaw and key public stakeholders. Former Dallas ISD administrator and community advocate Shirley Ison-Newsome describes FLP as a transformative model that should be replicated nationwide, while students and alumni share firsthand accounts of how the program strengthened their confidence and opened doors to life-changing opportunities.
Further reinforcing this external validation, Elite News reports on a recent $50,000 grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation, highlighting continued philanthropic confidence in the Brewer Foundation’s mission and impact.
Beyond its local work, the article also recognizes the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF), now marking its 25th anniversary. IPPF is highlighted as a unique global platform that elevates student voices through written advocacy and live debate, with record participation and an ongoing partnership with New York University—demonstrating the Foundation’s growing national and international reach.
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Brewer Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to Support Future Leaders Program
Dallas, Texas — December 15, 2025 – The Brewer Foundation today announced it received a $50,000 grant from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation to its Future Leaders Program (FLP). The grant will support academic instruction, leadership development, and experiential learning opportunities for FLP students – advancing the program’s mission to prepare young people for higher education and long-term success.
Founded in 2001, the Future Leaders Program is a flagship academic and leadership initiative of the Brewer Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. The FLP serves more than 200 students, ages 12–18, from urban communities within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) at no cost. Through year-round academic courses, leadership training, and exposure to a wide range of cultural programs, FLP helps prepare its “future leaders” for college and beyond.
FLP is the first public-private partnership of its kind in the country – drawing professionals, resources, and inspiration from DISD and four independent school partners: The Hockaday School, St. Mark’s School of Texas, the Episcopal School of Dallas, and Greenhill School.
“We are honored to receive this generous support from the King Foundation,” said William A. Brewer III, Chairman of the Brewer Foundation. “This grant strengthens our impact and sends an important message to FLP students: the community believes in them and the promise they hold to achieve great things.”
The Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation, a long-standing philanthropic leader in North Texas, West Texas, and Arkansas, supports charitable initiatives that strengthen communities and expand opportunity. Guided by the values of compassion, opportunity, integrity, and stewardship, the Foundation has awarded transformative grants for more than six decades to organizations creating meaningful and lasting community impact.
“We’re proud to partner with the Brewer Foundation and support the Future Leaders Program,” said Kim Davis, CEO of the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation. “FLP is creating real access and opportunity for young people, and that kind of long-term investment in students and their potential is exactly the work our Foundation exists to fuel.”
Since 2009, FLP seniors have received more than $20 million in scholarship offers. Alumni have graduated from elite colleges and universities, including New York University, Yale University, Northwestern University, Colby College, Pomona College, The University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Christian University. The most recent FLP graduating class received more than $2.5 million in scholarships and awards.
“Support from the King Foundation validates our mission and allows us to expand our impact,” said Ian Shaw, President of the Brewer Foundation. “This partnership helps us light a pathway to college for FLP students and deepen our service to the community.”
About the Brewer Foundation
Now celebrating its 30-year anniversary, the Brewer Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. The Foundation empowers students through education equity, mentorship, and global debate. It breaks barriers, amplifies voices, and champions the art of advocacy for lasting change. A 501(c)(3) private foundation, the Brewer Foundation supports a range of community initiatives, with a special emphasis on developing, overseeing, and funding education programs, including the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program (FLP) and the Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). For more information: www.brewerattorneys.com/foundation
About the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation
Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation started the Foundation that bears their names in 1966. Established through gifts from the Kings, as well as their daughter, Dorothy, the Foundation has grown to more than $115 million in assets. The Foundation distributes more than $3.5 million per year through grants and direct charitable activities to charities serving residents of four counties in North Texas, 15 counties in West Texas, and 19 counties in Arkansas. Foundation grants span multiple categories including the arts, education, and social services for the elderly, children and low-income people. For more information: www.kingfoundation.com
The Dallas Morning News Reports on Brewer Foundation, 30 Years of Partnership and Service
December 10, 2025 — The Dallas Morning News today published an in-depth feature celebrating the Brewer Foundation's 30th anniversary, focusing on the students whose lives have been transformed by its educational initiatives.
In the article, "How a Dallas Nonprofit Built Education Pathways from Oak Cliff to New York and Beyond," the publication traces the impact of the Brewer Foundation’s flagship programs: the Future Leaders Program (FLP) and the International Public Policy Forum (IPPF).
The story notes that the FLP now serves more than 200 Dallas ISD students, who attend rigorous, year-round Saturday classes. Those classes are taught by both public and private school educators and are held on the campuses of the program’s private-school partners: The Episcopal School of Dallas, St. Mark’s School of Texas, The Greenhill School, and The Hockaday School.
The article recounts how one former FLP student, Efraín Vera, received a full-ride scholarship to New York University, launching a career that led him to become a commercial litigator at a major law firm. Vera credited the FLP with altering the course of his life.
Vera stated, “If it wasn’t for FLP, I probably wouldn’t be where I am right now.”
The article includes remarks from David Baad, the Ann and Lee Hobson Family Head of School at the Episcopal School of Dallas. According to the article, for Baad, participating in the FLP "exemplifies the school’s religious identity: service to the community alongside academic excellence."
“We are strengthened as an institution when we engage in public-private partnerships,” Baad said. “Anytime our teachers can learn and partner with teachers in different environments, our teaching is strengthened, and our students benefit from that.”
Reflecting on the success of the Foundation's initiatives, Chairman Bill Brewer shared, “It’s been the best thing we’ve done in the last 25 years. We were in many ways lucky to have gotten involved in the community.”
Looking ahead, the Foundation remains focused on expanding opportunities for students nationwide. According to The Dallas Morning News, plans are underway for a potential new FLP program in New York City, extending the promise of educational access and upward mobility to even more students.
Top High School Teams Advance to “Round of 64” in 25th Anniversary of Brewer Foundation’s International Debate Competition
November 18, 2025 – The Brewer Foundation and New York University announce the high school debate teams advancing to the Top 64 round of the 25th annual International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). By advancing, the teams remain eligible to win an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City and a $10,000 grand prize.
This year’s Top 64 teams emerged from the largest and most internationally diverse qualifying round in IPPF history, with 332 teams from 30 U.S. states and 39 countries including Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan, among others. These teams now enter written single elimination rounds, where they will exchange arguments via email in a process that will test their research and written advocacy skills.
This year, IPPF teams are debating one of the world’s most urgent challenges: the global education crisis. The topic is, “Resolved: The Group of 20 Nations should levy a global education tax equal to 1% of each member country's gross domestic product to establish a dedicated international organization that supports the provision of universal, free, quality primary and secondary education.”
“The 25th anniversary of the IPPF is not just a milestone for the program, it is a celebration of the students who make it extraordinary,” said William A. Brewer III, chairman of the Brewer Foundation and the IPPF Advisory Board. “These teams represent a generation eager to engage in public discourse and committed to addressing the issues facing the world they will inherit." Brewer added, “The enthusiasm these students bring to the competition reflect a desire to make a difference."
Through successive written elimination rounds, the IPPF field will narrow from 64 teams to the final 8, who will be invited to debate in New York City.
The IPPF Finals will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the NYU School of Law, where the “Elite 8” teams will compete in oral debates before a panel of judges that includes professionals from law, business, academia, and public policy. The IPPF World Champion will receive the $10,000 grand prize and the Brewer Cup.
The “Round of 64” Teams:
Academy of Classical Christian Studies, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Students: Kaiser Braly, Gunnar Larson, Elliot Stutes
Alpha Co, La Crescenta, California
Students: Michael Kim, Sean Lue, Katie Moon
American School Dhahran, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Students: Jayden Lee, Jiseong Chung, Raahim Lone
BASIS International School Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
Students: Ching “Emma” Lin, Qianchen “Eric” Sun, Alice Wu, Zirui “Edric” Wang
Bergen Debate Club, Fort Lee, New Jersey
Students: Jeeya Ballaney, Suvid Bordia, Sophie Hao, Taran Wadhera
British International School Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Students: Neil Antony Benny, Daniel Edward Pitts, Tanush Yogesh More
Brookfield East High School, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Students: Lily Sun, Elise Miller, Srinidhi Chitluri
Carroll Senior High School, Southlake, Texas
Students: Tanvi Golla, Arnav Kakarala, Amber Lin, Aditi Nagunoori, Natalie Wang
Çevre High School, Istanbul, Turkey
Students: Duru Yonar, Dima Köksal, Ayşe Karadeniz, Zerya Lorin Gürkan
College Preparatory School of America, Lombard, Illinois
Students: Aamina Golewale, Huda Ali, Nabeeha Ahmed, Nabiha Mohammed, Tayyaba Tajammul
Cypress Ranch High School, Cypress, Texas
Students: Shahad Attar, Nikhil Gokhale, Tarannum Taha, Nicholas Xydas, Ishana Vutukuru, Ahir Valluri, Simran Verma, Jennifer Dinh
Damien Memorial School, Honolulu, Hawaii
Students: Ciana Aquino, Nataniel Balantac, Jethro Bumanglag, Kacie Cabiles, Sophia Capili, Nalani Dela Cruz, Michelle Lee, Riley Malasig, Abigail Pasion, Theresa Pasion, Mikayla Saito, Hideo Tsukiyama
Debate Education Forum, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
Students: Kazi Zuairia Binte Habib, Claudia Harper, Arjun Jaya, Kyle Hu
Delbarton School, Morristown, New Jersey
Students: Andrew Kapp, Ryan Amin, Holden Leidl, John Dufner, Sebastian Thomas
The Episcopal School of Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Students: Alexa Avramis, Cooper Ayers, Krisha Bhatnagar, Annabel Brown, Zachary Fish, Alexandra Lackey, Kate Lewis, Gabriela Loewen-Eells
Flower Mound High School, Flower Mound, Texas
Students: Krish Kulkarni, Pravith Munipalle, Surya Dasari
German European School Singapore, Singapore
Students: Lucas Gargiulo, Kiran Wiederhofer, Camille Bouchez
Grand Oaks High School, Spring, Texas
Students: Gabriella Buhl, Peyton-Quinn Love, MaKaila Ott, Evelynn Phillips, Parker Russo, Annika Thomas
Greenwich High School, Greenwich, CT
Students: Raghav Ramji, Arnav Bhatia, Alex Jackson, Neev Nedungadi
Hamilton High School, Chandler, Arizona
Students: Katheryn (Katie) Chan, Sophia Zhao, Aayush Kalmadi, Tony Liu
The Hockaday School, Dallas, Texas
Students: Anusha Chowdhary, Kaitlyn Ouyang, Lillian Vollbrecht, Vivian Zhou
Ivy Bridge Academy, Johns Creek, Georgia (Team 1)
Students: Vivian Chen, Jiin Choi, Samuel Choi, Ayanna Das, Abigail Kim, Ananya Kommuri, Leo Leger, Ted Park, Christopher Shin, Gabby Shin, Ray Ye
Ivy Bridge Academy, Johns Creek, Georgia (Team 2)
Students: Aanya Arikepudi, Nirvi Baddela, Ella Chidolue, Paavana Davuluri, Isaac Hong, Pranay Kalra, Ethan Kwon, Neev Paul, Olivia Wang, Eric Xu
Jabberwocky Studio, Delhi, India
Students: Shaarav Gupta, Ganeve Kaur, Miraya Chitkara, Ananya Rana
Jasper High School, Plano, Texas
Students: Abhay Harika, Pratham Karia, Jay Lee, Dan Xie, Jacob Yang
Kealakehe Public High School, Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Students: Azalea Thorp, Lucy Cameron, Zachariah Smith, Autumn Brown, June Wheeler, Olivia Rudolph, Kaʻea Adams
King George British International School, Bucharest, Romania
Students: Iana Mihulescu, Estelle Badarni, Luca Guruiţă, Şerban Stanciu, Ema Dumitru, Irina Bănilă, Amira Badarni
KIPS College Sargodha / Aitchison College, Punjab, Pakistan
Students: Zainab Jamshed, Sayyed Muhammad Haider Ali, Bahawal Hussain Chattha, Hadi Mubashir Kazmi
Marymount Academy International, Montreal, Canada
Students: Bokyung Chung, Sanya Bucktawar, Shaya Catarina Fadel, Ranim Sleiman, Drisana Ravichandran, Saia Wallis
Millburn High School, Millburn, New Jersey
Students: Jake Silberstein, Rohan Nigam, Saanvi Kulkarni, Eleri Davies
Mountain View-Los Altos Speech and Debate, Mountain View, California
Students: Amyra Kedia, Andrea Wong, Charlene Wang, Laasya Kompella, Neha Nalumasu, Veda Mungara
Newark Academy, Livingston, New Jersey
Students: Sophia Mu, Abi Mengistu, Leah Gershgorin
North Allegheny Senior High School, Wexford, Pennsylvania
Students: Sanjeev Arora, Kaartic Muralidharan, Eric Peng, Aayushi Vardhan, Samuel Xiao, Casey Yang
Northport High School, Northport, New York
Students: Josh Fields, Nora Magas, Andrew McRoy
Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, California
Students: Madeleine Khammar, Cailyn Paredes, Scarlett Snoke
Notre Dame San Jose, San Jose, California
Students: Arushi Shah, Janani Janakiraman, Aanya Ramaswamy, Anushka Arjun, Aahana Nagwekar
Nova High School, Davie, Florida
Students: Jolie Filpo, Christie Carlo, Rubab Asif
Orlando Science High School, Orlando, Florida
Students: Aarati Abhilash, Madhu Chintalapati, Srihitha Doddi, Anushka Patni, Zahra Unlu
Panther Creek High School, Frisco, Texas
Students: Siri Chamaraj, Kanishka Jayakumar, Kinisha Katta
Phillips Academy Andover, Andover, Massachusetts
Students: Yara Handchin, Kristen Ma, Vivian Plouffe
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire
Students: Aryan Agarwal, Kate Gilchrist, Minnie Kim, Alexa Morel, Melia Thibault
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya 1, AFS Sambra, Karnataka, India
Students: Anirudh Singh, Varshini, Sahana Basavaraj Kunchanur, Zoya Ansari
Pomperaug Regional High School, Southbury, Connecticut
Students: Luciano Bevilacqua, Adam Wisnefsky, Matthew Nespoli
Richland High School, Prosper, Texas
Students: Sreekar Chalamalasetty, Gavin Hernandez, Ahaan Agrawal, Ayush Baral
Rock Canyon High School, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Students: Sumanth Kaja, Arnav Kandukuri, Ishan Kalluri, Danush Murugesan
Saint Paul Preparatory Seoul, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Students: Bill Cho, Sarah Kwon, Seah Jin, Seungmin Oh, Victoria Hwang
San Marino High School, San Marino, California
Students: David Michael Dean, Kaihann Sayed Hashimi, Joonhee Kim
Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California
Students: Richard Chen, Anthony Luo, Sanyukta Ravishankar, Tanvee Tirthapura, Jet Tsang
Seido Mikawadai High School, Nagasaki, Japan
Students: Onishi Kohei, Tanaka Syugo, Matsuo Yuto, Murakami Keitaro
Seoul International School, Seongnam-si, Republic of Korea
Students: Anabelle YD Lee, Jacob Siyun Sung, Joseph Hahmmin Kang
Shanghai American School Puxi, Shanghai, China
Students: Yiming Chen, King Him Chung, Peng (Oscar) Su, Koki Kishida, Christian Wong
Shanghai Pinghe School, Shanghai, China
Students: Zhanbo Xie, Yizhang Chen, Zhilin Yang
Solon High School, Solon, Ohio
Students: Falak Dahiya, Minghao Gu, Ria Isayas, Sophia Shong, William Stella
Speech & Debate India, Mumbai, India
Students: Arnav Agrawal, Aadith Kacholia, Videep Agarwal
Summit Christian Academy, Yorktown, Virginia
Students: Oliver Clydesdale, Mercy Cooper, Daniel Gibson, Mason Kepka, Nathaniel Pettus, Natalee Strand
Syosset High School, Syosset, New York
Students: Jiayi Meng, Leon Zhao, Norman Li,Anabella Pisapia De Marco
TH School, Hanoi, Vietnam
Students: Lai Uyen Nhu, Nguyen Bao Anh, Tran Thanh Chi, Nguyen Khoa Dien, Le Khanh Vy
Troy High School, Troy, Michigan
Students: Shreyan Maini, Patricia Mao, Nathan Wang
Upper St. Clair High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Students: Mana Barimani, Aaron Jiang, Maria Alfredson Themudo, Aryajeet Tatipamula, Michaela Pacella
Washington High School, Fremont, California
Students: Aditya Kaul, Aidan Fernandes, Vyomesh Vijay, Yashas Patil
Westwood High School, Austin, Texas (Team 1)
Students: Chaaya Annamreddy, Sristi Guduru, Saanvi Mittal, Ian Xu
Westwood High School, Austin, Texas (Team 2)
Students: Jadyn Kennedy, Max Lim, Apple Ma, Brianna Rodriguez
Westwood High School, Austin, Texas (Team 3)
Students: Ayushi Thakur, Tam Bao Tran, Diya Venkataragavan
Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, Virginia
Students: Silas Tai, Zihong Chen, Bryan Li
About the IPPF and the Brewer Foundation
The IPPF was founded in 2001 by the Brewer Foundation and is now jointly administered with New York University. The program is available to all high schools around the world – public and private. The IPPF is endorsed by leading forensic agencies, such as the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues, the International Debate Education Association, the Impact Coalition, Associated Leaders of Urban Debate Leagues, and the National Debate Coaches Association.
The Brewer Foundation is a private, non-profit organization funded by companies, individuals and the national litigation firm of Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors. With offices in New York and Dallas, the Foundation has achieved widespread recognition for its efforts to create, fund and manage a variety of educational outreach programs.
Visit the IPPF at www.ippfdebate.com, www.facebook.com/ippfdebate, or www.instagram.com/ippfdebate.
For more information, contact:
Jasmine McClure, Communications Specialist Brewer Foundation
jmcclure@brewerattorneys.com
212.284.2583
The Brewer Foundation Announces Partnership with Capital One to Empower Students in Future Leaders Program
Dallas, TX – November 3, 2025 – The Brewer Foundation proudly announces a new partnership with Capital One to advance the Foundation’s mission to prepare students in the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program (FLP) for success in higher education, the workplace, and life.
Beginning in January 2026, Capital One will provide Future Leaders with career readiness and personal development workshops through the Capital One HR HEART Academy. These immersive sessions will help students build essential professional skills while cultivating confidence, communication, and leadership — key traits that define future-ready talent.
Founded in 2001 by the Brewer Foundation, the FLP is an academic and leadership development program that benefits more than 200 students, ages 12-18, from urban communities within the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). Through year-round academic courses, leadership training, and exposure to a wide array of cultural programs, the FLP helps prepare its “future leaders” for success in college and beyond. The program is offered for free to all its participants.
Capital One’s HR professionals will lead sessions designed to guide students in areas such as résumé building, interview preparation, and workplace communication. At the conclusion of the program year, FLP students will have the opportunity to graduate from the HEART Academy, earning recognition for their commitment to personal and professional growth.
“We are excited to welcome Capital One as a partner in shaping the next generation of leaders,” says William A. Brewer III, chairman of the Brewer Foundation. “The HR HEART Academy offers invaluable expertise in career readiness and personal development — empowering our students to enter the professional world prepared and poised to lead.”
Today’s announcement follows the announcement of a partnership that the Foundation formed with JPMorgan Chase to offer courses in financial literacy. These relationships reinforce the Brewer Foundation’s commitment to providing meaningful, real-world experiences that help students translate their ambitions into action.
“The Future Leaders Program continues to expand its offerings and opportunities, preparing its student participants for success beyond the classroom,” says Brewer Foundation President Ian Shaw.
About the Brewer Foundation:
The Brewer Foundation empowers students through education equity, mentorship, and global debate. It breaks barriers, amplifies voices, and champions the art of advocacy for lasting change. A 501(c)(3) private foundation, the Brewer Foundation supports a range of community initiatives, with a special emphasis on developing, overseeing, and funding education programs, including the Brewer Foundation Future Leaders Program (FLP) and the Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). For more information: https://www.brewerattorneys.com/foundation