Adesuwa Omoruyi, Resident Director
Adesuwa Omoruyi or "Miss O", is the director of forensics at Alief Taylor High School in Houston, Texas and currently coaches all high school events (Debate and IEs). Omoruyi has produced a number of state finalists and national qualifiers, and consistently encourages and motivates her students to be more than good, awesome, or amazing.
In addition to her work with students, Omoruyi has also served colleagues in various roles within the Texas Speech Communication Association, served as chairperson and on committees within the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and the Texas Forensics Association (TFA), hosted National Coaches Clinics and led the African American / Black Coaches Caucus discussion at the NSDA National Tournament.
Omoruyi has been responsible for students during overnight and out-of-state competitions and is thrilled to support the welfare and well-being of attendees at summer institutions nationwide. Omoruyi served as the residential director for the Global Debate Symposium for five years, from 2018-2023.