Come join us for BDL's first middle school tournament of the season. Interested in being a Volunteer Judge for this tournament?Judge Shift: 3:00pm - 7:45pm➤ Sign Up to Judge
Come join us for BDL's first middle school tournament of the season. Interested in being a Volunteer Judge for this tournament?Judge Shift: 8:30am - 12:45pm➤ Sign Up to Judge
Legal AffinityJoin After School Debate and Debate en Español for BDL's second high school tournament of the season with legal professionals from across the city. Interested in being a Volunteer […]
STEM Affinity Come join us for BDL's second middle school tournament of the season and our STEM Affinity, where we will welcome STEM professionals from across the city. Interested in […]
Black & Latinx Professionals AffinityJoin After School Debate and Debate en Español for BDL's fourth high school tournament of the season and our Black & Latinx Professionals Affinity. Interested in […]
Black & Latinx Professionals Affinity and Networking SessionJoin After School Debate and Debate en Español for BDL's fourth high school tournament of the season and our Black & Latinx Professionals […]
In 2021, Kim Willingham was named Executive Director – the first woman and first Black leader – of the Boston Debate League. Before being named ED, Kim served as the BDL’s Director of Culture and Engagement and prior to that as an Instructional Coach on the Debate-Inspired Classrooms team. Throughout her 20+ years in education, Kim has held multiple leadership positions. She began her career as a Teach for America Corps Member in the Crescent City – New Orleans, LA – where she taught 6th grade ELA and Social Studies. Kim earned an EdM from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a BS from Eastern Michigan University. Her experience also includes several years in school leadership and education consulting. Originally from the Motor City, she now resides in Dorchester with her two children. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time in nature. Kim is grateful for the joy she gets to experience daily working with the students, teachers, volunteers, and staff of the BDL community.
