Adan is a communication educator passionate about helping students find clarity, confidence, and authenticity in their voices. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication, specializing in Organizational Communication and Rhetoric. For the past two years, Adan taught Public Speaking at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, consistently ranked in the top 5 percent of instructors. She is also a McNair Scholar and has secured multiple institutional fellowships to support her communication research.

Adan has designed and led public speaking training for tour guides and coached engineering students to translate complex technical ideas into engaging, accessible presentations. She has also presented original research at national and regional communication conferences in front of hundreds of academics, with her work exploring rhetoric, technology, and identity.

Adan is excited to join the Civic Debate Academy team and looks forward to helping students refine their skills, expand their perspectives, and discover the power of their voices.