Dave Denomie

Dave Denomie graduated from Pius XI High School in 1977 and attended both Emory University in Atlanta, GA and Cardinal Strich University in Milwaukee, WI. He is currently completing a bachelor's degree in Broadcast and Electronic Communication at Marquette University.

Dave has extensive experience working in business administration, training, technology and education in both public and private sector positions. He designed and taught adult vocational education programs in computer technology and other areas, served as Technology Coordinator for an alternative high school for four years, administered a Workforce Investment Act program for the U.S. Department of Labor, worked in administrative and educational programming for seven years at the Milwaukee Public Museum, and designed and implemented employee training programs for financial institutions. He brings a host of unique professional experiences to his work in academic debate, where he has judged and coached at the high school and college level since 1978. The Director of the Milwaukee Urban Debate League, Dave brings his progressive vision of debate to this year's MUDI:

Debate and discussion play a critical role in many spheres of human activity. From business to government to academia, the wheels that run the world as we know it would grind to a halt without processes of deliberation incorporating various sources of fact and opinion. These processes provide the foundation upon which sound decisions and policies can be based.

It is absolutely critical that young people have the skills to analyze and research issues, construct cohesive and comprehensible cases, present clearly in front of groups and electronic audiences, listen to opposing viewpoints, and defend their ideas while respecting the right to contrary opinions. Debate is a unique activity that effectively develops students in all these areas, imparting the skills to effectively participate in society's critical deliberative processes.

Knowing the empowering and transformative effect that participation in debate can have at both the high school and college levels, Dave is committed to enhancing the opportunities for students, teachers, and the community to participate in debate and dialogue about important public issues.