The people behind the room

MEET THE
LEADERSHIP.

Student leaders help meetings run smoothly and make space for every voice. The roster will be updated as leadership changes.

Moody Speech and Debate students standing together
Moody Speech and Debate students together.
Student leadership

LEAD WITH
YOUR VOICE.

Our Leadership Team and Contact Information
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Avyukt Chakraborty

President · 7th

Hi, I'm Avyukt. I love 3d printing, dinosaurs, and of course debate. Last year, my teammate and I won the PF portion of the Moody Speech & Debate Tournament. We also participated in the NSDA Nationals Tournament with people from around the US! This year, I wish to teach each and every one of you the art of debate, and I believe we can do it. As your president, I am very excited to lead us into a new generation of debaters! You can contact me at  hcps-chakraba2@henricostudents.org

Sanaya Karim

Vice President/PF Leader · 7th

Hi, my name is Sanaya Karim, and I will be your Vice President and one of the PF Leaders this year! I've been doing debate since fourth grade, for 3 years now, and I've participated in multiple national tournaments. Some of my hobbies, aside from debate, include art, swimming, badminton, and playing violin! I'm excited to be part of this year's debate club and help teach future debaters! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. You can contact me at hcps-karims@henricostudents.org

Manya Karthick

PR & Comm · 7th

Hi, I’m Manya Karthick, your Public Relations and Communications Officer for debate club this year! I love arts and crafts, reading, and dancing. I enjoy sharing my ideas and hearing new and different perspectives, which is one of the reasons I love debating so much! I got to compete at the NSDA national tournament in the Public Forum field! It was so fun debating with my partner. As your PR and Comms Officer this year, I can’t wait to help promote our club and make debate more exciting for everyone! Looking forward to seeing you! :) Question or Concerns? Contact me at: hcps-karthickm@henricostudents.org

Shiv Patel

pf leader · 7th

Hello I am Shiv Patel, and I like to play tennis, build lego technic sets, and compete in Debate tournemnets. This year I am a public forum debate leader. Some past experience I have with debate is that my teammate and I got first place in public forum at Moody tournament last year. I also competed at nationals over the summer so I know what the next level of debate looks like. I will look forward to teaching all of you this year and I hope we have a great time! You can contact me at: hcps-patelsd2@henricostudents.org

Anika Chatha

CONGRESSIONAL · 7TH

Hello everyone, I am Anika Chatha! I love dancing, history, and public speaking. I will be one of the Congressional leaders this year in the Moody Middle School Debate. My experience in Congressional Debate began last year at the Richmond Debate Institute (RDI), where I won 2nd place and this year won 1st place. I am committed to helping lead the Congressional portion of Debate Club and teach other students how to become more confident in their voice. You can contact me at hcps-chathaaa@henricostudents.org

Diya Bansal

CONGRESSIONAL · 7TH

Hi my name is Diya Bansal I'm an avid tennis player and I enjoy debate. I have participated in debate tournaments and camps such as RDI. I am excited to help teach congress to all of you this year! You can contact me at hcps-bansald@henricostudents.org

Samavarth Kajuluri

LD leader · 7th

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Samyuk Sooda

LD LEADER · 8TH

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