Meet the Team
NASSS is entirely student-led! Our 3-student team is passionate about social sciences, civic engagement, and empowering the next generation of leaders. Get to know the students behind the organization:
Founder
Vice President
Vice President
Noah Werner
Dhruv Patel
Andy Li
Hi! I’m Noah, a current 10th grader at American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus. I am passionate about history, government, and public speaking. Because of this for the past two years, I have competed in Speech and Debate where I earned state level awards while developing my own skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and advocacy. I have also qualified for the National History Day Competition on the state level where I have researched historical topics in depth. Beyond competition, I enjoy learning about civics, public policy, and history and I am always looking for opportunities to grow as a researcher, speaker, and leader.
Hey, I’m Dhruv. I'm a current 10th grader at American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach. My passion for public speaking stems from overcoming rhotacism, a speech impediment that inspired me to help other students find their voice. Since then, I’ve become a National Speech and Debate Runner-Up, placed 2nd out of over 63,000 entries in the international John Locke Essay Competition, and served over 180,000 students as a Florida Association of Student Councils District Parliamentarian. I founded NASSS to bring these communication and leadership skills to schools and civic centers, to show that no obstacle can silence a powerful message.
Hi! I'm Andy, a current 10th Grader at American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus. I’ve found a love for clubs that challenge my abilities past the classroom curriculums. Throughout middle school and high school, I’ve played roles in my school’s Math Competition, History Competition, Robotics, DECA, and Speech and Debate programs. I’ve learned, through my participation in these programs, that the ability to articulate one’s thoughts is arguably the most applicable skill that students can learn today. I’m looking forward to leading NASSS and sharing my experiences with the younger generation.