Serena Patel

Serena is a former varsity debater on the Carolina East District and national circuits. She primarily competed in Congressional Debate and World Schools Debate (WSD), with additional experience in Parliamentary Debate, Public Forum (PF), and speech events. She qualified for the Tournament of Champions (TOC) and National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL) Nationals in Congressional Debate, as well as the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament in World Schools Debate.

Throughout her career, she advanced to numerous elimination rounds, including the NCFL semifinals and multiple Congressional Debate final rounds. Most notably, she earned 5th Best Speaker at the NSDA National Tournament in World Schools Debate.

Her experience across multiple formats has given her a strong foundation in argumentation, research, public speaking, and competitive strategy, which she is excited to share with the next generation of debaters.