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Colin Malinak

@colinmalinak

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I build award-winning speech, debate, and oracy programs across international schools and competitive circuits.

China

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead and grow speech, debate, oracy, and communication programs where I can build curriculum, develop teachers, deliver high-quality events, and advance equitable, safe opportunities for students.

I founded Laoma Voice Lab in Shenzhen, a bilingual advisory practice supporting mainland families and adult professionals in speech and debate, writing competitions, college essays, and executive presentations.

At my previous position, I designed and launched a Speech & Debate Program, building curriculum, teacher guides, budgets, evaluation systems, and competition operations across 15 programs. I also led 30+ tournaments and managed international travel, safeguarding, logistics, finance, judging, and communications.

My students and teams have earned national and international placements at WIDPSC, Stanford, Harvard, TOC-China, NSDA, TFA, Yale, and other major tournaments. I develop instruction in rhetoric, argumentation, public speaking, formal debate, active listening, and inclusive classroom dialogue, including adaptations for English-language learners.

I’ve also coached and directed programs at Saint Mary’s Hall, national debate institutes, and professional associations in the U.S. and China. Through board and association leadership, I advance transparent selection processes, equity, safeguarding, and sustainable competitive-speaking opportunities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & Principal Advisor

Current

Laoma Voice Lab

Jun 2026 - Present (3 months)

Founded and lead a private bilingual consulting practice in Shenzhen serving high-net-worth families and adult professionals. Deliver advisory engagements in speech, debate, writing competitions, and college application essays.

Speech Debate Consulting College Admissions Writing Executive Presentation

BIBSC Network Director of Speech & Debate

BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China

Jun 2020 - Apr 2026 (5 years 10 months)

Designed and launched the BIBS·C Speech & Debate Program, authored curriculum, managed budgets, and coordinated events. Oversaw teacher hiring, training, and performance evaluation across multiple campuses.

Curriculum Development Program Management Budgeting Event Planning Teacher Training Speech Debate Educational Leadership

BISZ Speech & Debate Teacher

BASIS International & Bilingual Schools China

Jun 2020 - Apr 2026 (5 years 10 months)

Taught speech and debate electives, covering fundamentals of speech, rhetoric, and formal debate. Prepared students for international competitions and supported curriculum development.

Teaching Speech Debate Curriculum Development Student Mentoring

Guest Lecturer

National High School Debate League of China

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Delivered guest lectures on Public Forum Debate, providing expert instruction to high school students.

Public Forum Debate Lecturing Instruction

Staff Instructor

Institute for Speech and Debate

Jun 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 2 months)

Instructed students in Extemporaneous and Public Forum Debate, providing coaching and curriculum support.

Extemporaneous Speaking Public Forum Debate Instruction Coaching

US Debate Teacher

Saint Mary's Hall

Jun 2014 - May 2020 (5 years 11 months)

Developed curricula for middle school speech and upper school debate, managed financial resources, and directed tournaments. Coached students to national-level success.

Teaching Curriculum Development Debate Speech Tournament Direction Financial Management

Curriculum Director

Mean Green Comet Debate Institute

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 (2 months)

Directed curriculum for Congressional Debate, designing and implementing instructional materials and strategies.

Curriculum Design Congressional Debate Instruction

Staff Instructor

University of Texas National Institute in Forensics

Jun 2009 - Aug 2017 (8 years 2 months)

Instructed students in Interpretation and Extemporaneous speaking, and served as Dormitory Director during summer institutes.

Interpretation Extemporaneous Speaking Instruction Residential Life

Assistant Curriculum Director

George Mason Institute in Forensics

Jun 2012 - Aug 2016 (4 years 2 months)

Assisted in curriculum direction for Interpretation, instructed students, and served as Dormitory Director. Coached students in limited preparation, public speaking, and debate.

Curriculum Design Interpretation Coaching Public Speaking Debate