Ascend Online Staff

Aditya Chordiya

Co-Camp Director of Ascend Online

Aditya Chordiya

Co-Camp Director of Ascend Online

Serving as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") of Ascend Speech & Debate, Aditya is also a three-time Ascend Alumnus! Throughout his career in Congressional Debate, he was an NSDA finalist, Harvard finalist and most importantly, championed Ascend's camp tournament…

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Ethan Wilkes

Co-Camp Director of Ascend Online

Ethan Wilkes

Co-Camp Director of Ascend Online

Ethan is a sophomore at UT Austin studying mathematics and data science. During his time on the circuit competing in Congressional Debate, Ethan was best known for championing Yale 2021 and Sunvite 2022. He also placed in the top 6 at NSDA Nationals, TOC, and Harvard…

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Ishaan Singh

Congressional Debate Junior Instructor

Ishaan Singh

Congressional Debate Junior Instructor

Ishaan Singh is a senior at Seven Lakes High School. He has served as the Extemp captain his junior year and the Congressional Debate captain his senior year. During the last 3 years, Ishaan has notably placed 8th at the TOC, finaled at the Glenbrooks…

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Joseph Schimmoller

Congressional Debate Junior Instructor

Joseph Schimmoller

Congressional Debate Junior Instructor

Involved in Speech and Debate for 9 years, including 4 in Congressional Debate, Joseph Schimmoller is a 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament finalist, placing 14th in the nation. He was ranked 4th in California and 14th nationally…

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