Duncan McAlister
West Fargo,ND
Summary
Skilled in both the front-end and back-ends of organizing, with advanced critical thinking ability, a knack for research and skill in persuasion. Have seen unique success in fields of science, law, philosophy, and forensics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Activism
(No Formal Organization)
Horace, North Dakota
08.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded a group organizing collective action on short (Less than 1 Week) notice, protesting the Expansion of Artificial Intelligence and Disreputable Action from City Officials
- Served as Dedicated Spokesperson for the aforementioned group, ended up being featured prominently on multiple local news sources (MPR, The Forum, Valley News Live)
- Spoke about my experiences to a Senior Fellow from the Brookings Institute
- Later Joined a group of 6 individuals organizing a Canvassing Campaign and survey with above-average response rates, culminating in the creation of a community-led meeting
Speech, Debate, and Student Congress
West Fargo High School
West Fargo, North Dakota
09.2024 - Current
- Found Success in Senate-Level congressional debate, including competing in State-Level Competition
- Performed Highly in Philosophy-Centric Lincoln-Douglas Division 1 Debate, including competing in State-Level Competition and Placing as 4th Alternate for the 2026 National Tournament
- Competed in Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Poetry, and Humorous Duo in Speech
- Captain of Speech, Debate, and Student Congress teams
North Dakota Governor's School
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Studied Energy Law and Legal Studies at an Application-based live-in summer program on the UND campus
- Made an end-of-program presentation discussing an issue and developing logistical possibilities for disaster-response
PICNICS Program
North Dakota State University
West Fargo, ND
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Qualified for an Application-based Science program at NDSU
- Worked in a university Biochemistry Lab conducting doctoral research on Renal Fibrosis for 6 weeks
- Presented on my work to peers and academics
Education
High School Diploma -
West Fargo High School
West Fargo05-2027
Some College (No Degree) - Philosophy
North Dakota State University
Fargo, NDSkills
- Critical and Analytical Thinking
- In-depth Research
- Debate Strategy
- Community Organizing
- Grassroots Campaigning
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Activism
(No Formal Organization)
08.2025 - Current
North Dakota Governor's School
University of North Dakota
06.2025 - 06.2025
Speech, Debate, and Student Congress
West Fargo High School
09.2024 - Current
PICNICS Program
North Dakota State University
06.2024 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
West Fargo High School
Some College (No Degree) - Philosophy
North Dakota State University