About Us
Bright Blue Bicycle Foundation was founded in 2011 when an 8 year old boy decided he didn’t want to wait until he was an adult to make a difference in the world. Starting as a small local charitable initiative that sought to assist other charities by donating supplies to their causes, Bright Blue Bicycle Foundation has now grown into a nationwide effort that is teaching students to find their voice. As a youth based charitable initiative, the Bright Blue Bicycle Foundation strives to teach students at all age levels about the importance of giving back. Through projects such as SpeakTank, Bright Blue Bicycle Foundation is giving everyone an opportunity to learn the importance of giving back and supporting their own advocacy, no matter their socio-economic status.
Who We Are
Michael Evrard-Vescio - Founder
Michael Evrard-Vescio is the founder of the Bright Blue Bicycle Foundation, a charitable initiative that he began when he was eight years old. A graduate of FAU, with a major in Political Science, Michael is an incoming 1L at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. He is a nationally acclaimed debater, speaker, and writer. His goal is to eventually become a Judge Advocate General and continue to donate, create, and allow marvelous things to happen.
Holden Neer - Treasurer
Holden Neer is currently an undergraduate student at UC San Diego studying nano/chemical engineering. He helps runs an angel investing group and has worked with startups from a young age with the goal of one day starting an innovative venture. He hopes to use his skills to develop something that can make a difference in the world and help people.
David Allen - Speak Tank Coaching Community
David Allen is a former congressional debater and current college freshman studying finance at the University of Miami. During his time at Western High School, he competed at numerous national tournaments including the Tournament of Champions, Nationals, and CFL Nationals. His achievements include winning 4th in the nation in Congressional Debate and reaching finals at TOC.
Caleb Buzard - Speak Tank Coaching Community
Caleb Buzard is a Nordenberg Leadership Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. He participated in both speech and debate in his competitive high school career, spanning several years in middle and high school. Caleb competed at the highest levels of congressional debate in the nation, competing in the elimination rounds of the Harvard, Glenbrooks, Princeton, Penn, and NSDA national tournaments.
Roopa Irakam - Speak Tank Coaching Community
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Alex Martin - Speak Tank Coaching Community
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Ranen Miao - Speak Tank Coaching Community
Ranen (he/him) is a rising junior at Washington University in St. Louis, studying political science and sociology. He is president of the debate team, and formerly a 2-year member of the USA Debate Team who was ranked #1 in the United States for Congressional Debate. He is so excited to help mentor students this year!
Manu Onteeru - Speak Tank Coaching Community
Manu is a sophomore at Dartmouth College studying biology, environmental science, and anthropology. As a former Congressional Debater of six years, he has competed extensively on the local, state and national circuit, championing the 2020 NSDA National Tournament and winning the peer-elected Leadership Bowl at the same tournament, as well as being named Champion PO at the 2020 Tournament of Champions.He's excited to support Speak Tank and all the students he works with this year!
Andrew Sun - Speak Tank Coaching Community
Andrew Sun is a freshman at Duke University who competed for 7 years in Congressional Debate. Andrew has championed the 2021 Harvard Invitational and 2021 Tournament of Champions, as well as winning the Leadership Bowl two years in a row at the NSDA National Tournament. He captained his team for two years and has received over 20 bids to the Tournament of Champions.