Fatima Hamida is a passionate and experienced speech and debate coach who is currently pursuing pre-law studies with aspirations of entering the legal field. Her journey in competitive speaking began in 2016, when she first joined her school’s speech and debate team. As a student, Fatima developed a strong foundation in argumentation, rhetoric, and advocacy—skills that sparked her long-term commitment to the activity.

After years of competing, Fatima transitioned into coaching, where she has spent the last several years specializing in speech events and parliamentary debate. She is known for her supportive coaching style, strategic mindset, and ability to empower students to find their voice. Fatima brings a student-centered approach to her work, drawing on her own experience to build confident, articulate, and well-prepared speakers.

Outside of coaching, Fatima is actively involved in academic and extracurricular pursuits related to law, justice, and civic engagement. She hopes to continue using her experience in debate to advocate for underrepresented voices and promote critical thinking in education.