Gabe Seidman is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics at Carleton College. As a coach, he has mentored teams that have earned over 15 Tournament of Champions bids, reached out rounds at prestigious national tournaments like Harvard and Stanford, and championed the Illinois State Debate Tournament twice. As a competitor, he represented William Fremd High School and competed independently, achieving the title of 2-time state champion, earning a total of 8 career bids, and reaching the Octafinals (Top 16 in the country) at the Tournament of Champions. In college, he won the Minnesota State Debate Tournament and qualified for nationals. Beyond debate, he has contributed to various political organizations and currently works as a program consultant for an organization in Washington, DC.