Ascend Florida Staff

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    Quest Sandel

    CEO and Co-Founder of Ascend, Ascend Florida Camp Director & Curriculum Director of Congressional Debate

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    Aditya Chordiya

    COO of Ascend and Congressional Debate Lab Leader

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    Emily Donaldson

    Congressional Debate Lab Leader

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    Vincent Nguyen

    Congressional Debate Associate Instructor

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    Makai Henry

    Congressional Debate Associate Instructor

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    Sharmada Palakurthi

    Congressional Debate Junior Instructor

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