Beth Derks-van Damme

Beth Derks-van Damme leads the Future Leaders project in the Schools of Politics, Philosophy, Language and communication at the University of East Anglia. She is a passionate advocate to give young people a voice and give them the insight, skills and confidence to lead on instigating positive social change.

Eddie Booth

Eddie Booth is an oration coach for the English Speaking Union. He has coached widely within the UK and abroad, working with the finalists at the 2018 International Public Speaking Competition, and has taught all ages groups, from primary to university. He is also the former President and two-time head coach of the University of East Anglia’s Debating Union and is particularly interested in encouraging young people from diverse backgrounds to become involved in debating.