Our league depends on countless hours of work and support from every participating family and hundreds of volunteers each season. Staff members and year-round volunteers are here to support them as they make the NCFCA mission happen.
Christy and her husband Rich live in Virginia and are the parents of four NCFCA alum and one current competitor. Their children began competing in 2011, but Christy has been involved in the league since its inception as one of its founders. She has a degree in Political Science from Cedarville University where she competed in both value and policy debate. When she’s not involved in all things debate, she enjoys teaching and playing the piano and spending time outdoors.
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John and his wife Raquel live in a small rural town in western Idaho. They have two adult children and one grandson. Their son competed in NCFCA for 5 years. John holds a BS in Environmental Resources Engineering from Humboldt State University and a MBA from Boise State University. John is a licensed professional engineer in five states and President of a consulting engineering company. He is an elder and teacher in his local Church and enjoys, reading, writing, and gardening.
Ghena and her husband Jonathan live in Ohio with their fourteen children. They began their NCFCA journey in 2014 and have five alumni, three current competitors and a host of juniors to come. Ghena obtained her undergraduate degree in English and Theatre Secondary Education from Cedarville University. Her Master’s degree is from the University of Wyoming in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been a second-generation homeschooling mom for seventeen years, and her days straddle discussing philosophy and reading Elephant and Piggie books. Her hobbies include sneaking in pages of reading one paragraph at a time and snuggling all the littles.
Lori and her husband Scott live in Illinois and are the proud parents of four children and grandparents to five grandchildren. Three of their children competed in NCFCA beginning in 2011. Lori has a background in music education and holds a B.A. from Northwest Nazarene University. In addition to playing the piano and directing choir, Lori loves to garden, make soap, and read to her grandchildren.
The Min family became involved in NCFCA in 2008, with all four sons actively competing for 13 years. During that time, Misun held various leadership positions, including Regional Director for Region 10. She and her husband, Steve, reside in New York City and are dedicated to mentoring and guiding young people. In her spare time, Misun enjoys cooking and hosting gatherings. She earned a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Ravi Paul has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Clemson University. He serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Quality in the College of Business at East Carolina University. Ravi has enjoyed serving alongside many wonderful families in various roles over the last 15 years and currently serves as the Treasurer on the NCFCA Board of Directors. He and his wife, Nancy, have 4 NCFCA alumni and one current competitor. He enjoys engaging with young people and encouraging them in their walk with Christ.
Marla Dennison holds an associate degree in accounting, a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bethel University, and a master’s in business administration with an emphasis on international finance from Regis University. She is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). She serves as the Chief Operating and Finance Officer for DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis, MN. Marla has also served as an adjunct professor for the MBA and MOL programs at University of Northwestern, where her exposure to NCFCA originated as the AVP for Business Services. Her passion for NCFCA developed as she interacted with students, families, and the staff of NCFCA over the many years judging and serving NCFCA on the UNW campus. Marla and her husband Randy have 7 children, 10 grandchildren, and enjoy their time being surrounded by family.
Kim and her husband Jeff live in Washington and have three adult daughters who all competed in NCFCA beginning in 2008. She holds a BS in Biology from the University of South Carolina and a MS in Human Nutrition from Clemson University. When she’s not working on NCFCA, you’ll find her in the garden or with her chickens and bees.
Lisa and her husband Ric live in California and have three adult sons who all competed in NCFCA beginning in 2013. She holds a BA in Economics from Pacific Lutheran University and an MBA from Cameron University. Her hobbies include reading, writing, knitting, hiking, and gardening.
Brenda and her husband Scott live in the Virginia countryside and have five children who all competed in NCFCA beginning in 2007. She hopes someday to revive her BA in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, but for now she loves paddleboarding, reading C.S. Lewis, quilting, and promoting NCFCA to everyone!
Julie and her husband, Tom, live in Minnesota and have three adult children who all competed in NCFCA beginning in 2012. She holds a BA in Political Science from Bethel University. Her hobbies include running marathons and baking.
Paula and her husband Tom are originally from the Chicago area but currently live in Indiana. They have three adult children who competed in NCFCA starting in 2011. Paula studied Accounting at Depaul University and enjoys balancing spreadsheets for fun. Her other hobbies include reading, walking, crocheting and traveling to spend time with family.
Jennifer and her husband, Louis, live in North Carolina and have four adult children who all competed in NCFCA beginning in 2013. She holds a BA in English with a minor in Biology from George Mason University and spent 10 years working at bank ranging from teller, to bank manager, to commercial loan underwriter. Her hobbies include reading, counted cross-stitch, volunteering at her church and deaf food pantry.
June and her husband Michael are residents of Florida and have five adult daughters who all competed in the NCFCA beginning in 2010. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from University of North Florida. Her hobbies include reading, cross stitching, puzzles, scrapbooking and gardening.
Kristine and her husband Pete, are lifelong Oregonians and have six grown children who all competed in NCFCA beginning in 2009. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business/Human Resources from Portland State University. She enjoys the outdoors and loves gardening, bicycling, kayaking, beach walks, and hiking, especially near waterfalls.
Jen and her husband Greg live in Washington State where they raised their five children who all competed in NCFCA beginning in 2012. When she’s not enjoying her new grand-babies Jen can be found reading, knitting, or puttering around the yard.
The Gray’s NCFCA journey began in 2014. Anne Marie and her husband Andy live in Texas and have three adult sons who all competed in NCFCA and three daughters who still compete. She holds a BA in Linguistics from the University of Texas at Austin. Her hobbies include reading, writing, enjoying nature while hiking or jogging, and enjoying friends while sipping coffee.
Krista lives in South Florida with her husband Hector and daughter. They have 4 children who have all competed in NCFCA over the past 8 years. Krista studied business at Miami Dade College, worked in entertainment and corporate environments, and began homeschooling 13 years ago. She enjoys spending time with family, watching the beautiful Florida sunset, walking on the beach, and a good cup of coffee.
Originally from Massachusetts, Nancy lives in Texas with her husband, David. They have two adult children and are proud grandparents. Their NCFCA journey began in 2014 when their youngest son requested to participate in speech and debate. Nancy enjoys reading, researching, kayaking, and being outdoors if the temperature is right.
Lisa and Alan live in Wisconsin and have three children, all of whom have been challenged and sharpened through the NCFCA community since 2014. Lisa holds an MS in Literacy from Concordia University, thrills to be with a classroom of teenagers, delights in her large extended family, and relaxes best with a flute in hand.
Taia and her family live in eastern Washington and have two children that began competing with NCFCA in 2021. She holds a BS in Radiologic Sciences and is a former member of the U.S. Air Force. Taia homeschools her children and coaches at her local NCFCA Club. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, walking, playing card/board games, and traveling.
Melinda and her husband Lincoln live in Alabama and have four children, including two NCFCA alumni, one competitor, and one future competitor. They joined the league in 2016. She holds a BA in English and a MS in Curriculum and Instruction both from the University of Tennessee. She enjoys reading English mysteries and Russia novels, writing and editing, and talking about foster care and adoption.
Maile and her husband, Mike, live in East Honolulu on the island of Oahu. They have four children and a daughter-in-law, all of whom competed (and two who currently compete) in NCFCA beginning in 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Puget Sound. Her hobbies include coffee over long chats with family and friends, hiking, and spending time with her sweet grandchildren, most of all!
Jana served several years in Christian ministry both at home and internationally before she and her husband, Michael, settled in Western Washington. She added NCFCA to their homeschooling journey in 2017 and is now on the home stretch with four alumni and two competitors.
Jana loves espresso and old books in the morning, friends and sunshine, researching, history, and traveling anywhere that has a museum.
Kathleen and her husband Joel live in North Idaho with their five children. Their family first started participating in NCFCA in 2021 and have many exciting years ahead of them! Before making the shift to be at home, she attended the University of Idaho studying Chemical Engineering. When she’s not homeschooling, she tries to fit in as much reading as possible, trivia with friends, and trying to keep up her Wordle streak.
Heather and her husband Kevin live in Kansas and have two adult sons, both of whom competed in NCFCA beginning in 2014. Heather earned a BA in Journalism and Public Relations from Kansas State University and a Masters in Teaching and Leadership from Kansas University. Heather’s hobbies include gardening, stand up paddleboarding, interior design, reading, and bird watching.
Katie and her husband Tim live in east Tennessee. They began their NCFCA journey in 2015 and have three NCFCA alumni, three competitors, and one junior competitor. She holds a BA of Biblical Studies from the College at Southeastern. Katie enjoys coaching Apologetics and junior speech, especially to the competitors in her own home. When not coaching she stays busy growing plants and children.
Rachelle and her husband, Don, live in Florida. They have six children, all of whom competed in NCFCA beginning in 2010. Her youngest is still competing. Rachelle loves to golf, travel, spend time with family, and snuggle her granddaughter.
Region 8: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina
Jen and J. J. have resided in North Carolina since the early 90s. Their NCFCA journey began in 2013 when their oldest son began competing. Their two sons are now NCFCA alumni and their daughter has one more year of competition. Jen attended Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, and earned a BS in Computer Engineering. Jen loves mysteries, reading, puzzles, and walking for exercise.
Brenda and her husband, Thomas, call Massachusetts home. With 2 adult children and one current competitor, their NCFCA journey began in 2016 when their oldest son drew them into debate and the second soon followed. Brenda holds a BA in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs from Miami University. She enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, and exploring history and people through travel.
Dixie and her husband Eric live in Plano, Texas and have three college students who all competed in NCFCA since 2012. She holds a BA in Physics from Lewis & Clark College, a BA in Environmental Engineering and Policy from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from Regis University. Her hobbies include reading, pickleball, working out, board games and cooking.
Debra and her husband live in Texas and have four children, three of which have graduated and are enrolled in college/post college studies. The Oliver Family has participated in NCFCA since 2016. After receiving her BS in Mathematics (and Secondary Education) from Marquette University, Debra went on to teach High School Math and coach both volleyball and softball for eight years. Her hobbies include crafting, crocheting, baking, and camping.
Sara and her husband Andrew live in Wisconsin. She spent 15 years working in the medical field doing hospital transcription. Recently, she graduated the first of their six children after homeschooling since kindergarten. Their family began participating in NCFCA in 2020. Her hobbies include thrifting, collecting houseplants, and road tripping around the United States.
Vicki and her husband, Shaun, live in Indiana and are raising six children, with most of them competing in NCFCA since 2019. She has a desire to see discipleship being lived out throughout the generations. Her hobbies include playing card/board games, crafting with her Cricut, and finding great deals!
