Deano Pape

Deano Pape is an accomplished educator and curriculum developer with extensive experience in public speaking, debate, and forensics. Currently serving as a Curriculum Developer and Lead Instructor at VisWise Global since February 2021, Pape also holds the role of Competition & Events Specialist at the National Speech & Debate Association since January 2020. Additionally, Pape has been a Curriculum Coordinator for Public Speaking & Argumentation at Harvard University since August 2010. Previous positions include Curriculum Developer at the Ronald Reagan Foundation Education from November 2021 to August 2024, Assistant Director of Speech & Debate at Simpson College from August 2017 to May 2021, and Professor & Director of Forensics at Ripon College from August 1997 to August 2014. Pape's educational background includes studies at Central College and the University of Central Missouri.