Jessie Tai - President
Jessie is a junior studying Neuroscience with a dual minor in Math and Computer Science at CAS with plans to pursue a career in research afterwards. Competing in policy debate at NYU has offered endless opportunities for her to explore literature and argumentation outside of the classroom, and she has found success with her partner Reeya across collegiate divisions. When she's not debating, Jessie is a student researcher at the NYU Langone Neuroscience Institute and tutors STEM courses at the ULC.
Jasmine McClure - Vice President
Jasmine McClure is a senior at the College of Arts and Sciences at NYU. She is majoring in Politics with a double minor in Journalism and French. She has been involved in debate since high school and has continued her passion throughout college. She has participated actively in the debate community through judging and participating in tournaments, coordinating for the International Public Policy Forum, and coaching high school debate.
Elena Li - Treasurer
Elena Li is a junior majoring in Economics and minoring in Philosophy on the pre-law track. This is her second year on the team. Last year, she started as a novice, and secured a top ten speaker award and finished as the 2nd place team with her partner Rachel in the Regional Championships at Bing. This year, she finished as the second JV team at BTO with Jaida and with Luigi at the Minnesota invitation. She really enjoyed her internship at New Jersey Court last summer, and she is looking forward to intern at Nassau DA office for the upcoming summer break.
Grace Cheng - PR Officer
Grace Cheng is a sophomore majoring in Economics and minoring in History at CAS. She just started debate in college, and loves both the intellectual challenge and the community. Grace has participated in multiple tournaments and looks forward to working with members of the debate team to make this year successful and fruitful for every debater on the team. She is also involved in the organization of the International Public Policy Forum.
Reeya Kansra - PR Officer
Reeya is a current Junior Studying Biochemistry and Gender and Sexuality Studies on the Pre M.D. PhD. Track. On campus she is currently serving as a resident assistant at Lipton Hall and is Education Chair of Pre-Health Fraternity Delta Epsilon Mu. Off campus she participates in immunology research at NYU Langone and is currently pursuing projects in Gendered Public Health research as well. Before coming to NYU, Reeya was a "speechie" for 7 years participating mainly in Humorous Interp and OO. Now she serves as NYU CEDA’s Public Relations Officer and debates with her longtime partner and current President Jessica Tai.
Shreeram Modi - Webmaster
Shreeram Modi is a junior from the Bay Area double majoring in Philosophy and Computer Science. He competed on the LD national circuit in high school reading a variety of arguments. After coming to college, he found his stride going mostly for the kritk and clearing at the Texas Open with partner Eugene Toth. Shreeram is still involved in and often judges high school debate, mostly through his brother who took up the LD mantle at his old high school. He loves figuring out ways to optimize technology for his personal use and especially for debate for debate. You can often find him endlessly tweaking his configs; you can also find him here.
Miki Pyke-Sharpe - Secretary
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Nicole Sekulic - Data Governance Officer
Nicole Sekulic is a Junior double majoring in Classics and Politics with a Minor in Public Policy & Management. She has competed in policy debate since high school, and is now actively engaged in the evidence production as a part of NYU’s team. She also contributes to the community service aspect of the team as an International Public Policy Forum Co-Coordinator.