Judge Philosophies
Aaliyah Dayanara Castañeda - Velasquez Academy
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Adeline Poon - Roosevelt
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Aiden Hong 1 - PSA
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Alex Luu - BASIS Fremont
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Alex Night - Tourn Judges
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Alexander Tang - JMS
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Alexander MacDonald - Tourn Judges
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Alexander Tivlumun - Tourn Judges
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Alice Chong - BellYouth
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Alice Chen - Velasquez Academy
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Amadeus Vera - PSA
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Amanda Nobra - Tourn Judges
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Ananya Misra - Young Voices
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Ananya Anand - Honor Academy
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Andrew Yee - LiangyiLeaders
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Ann Mary Mullane - HASCS
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Annabelle Sanders - Tourn Judges
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Anne Liu - PSA
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Anne Mukul - Tourn Judges
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Anshuman Mishra - BellYouth
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Anya Bose - Able2Shine
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Arik Schneider - QDLearning
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Asha Taylor - QDLearning
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Ashrith Kasinadhuni - VIM
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Athena Ramirez - Tourn Judges
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Awaji Felix - Tourn Judges
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Bhavna Gurmukhani - Young Voices
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Bhavna Chouhan - Honor Academy
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Bhavya Mehta - Able2Shine
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Bozena Wrobel - S&D Institute
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Calvin Chen - Tourn Judges
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Caroline Doan - Tourn Judges
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Cassandra Daniel - HMDC
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Catherine Cruz - Holy Innocents
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Catherine Velasquez-Galvez - Velasquez Academy
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Chang Liu - Nova 42
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Charley Galicia - PSA
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Chelsea Wu - JMS
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Chetna Mahajan - GSA
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Chia Chang - QDLearning
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Chigozie Chinaka - Tourn Judges
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Chinedum Ayoade - Tourn Judges
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Chinwendu Ayodele - Tourn Judges
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Chloe Ta - Roosevelt
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Chris Robles - QDLearning
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Claire Gu - LiangyiLeaders
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Clarissa Rasmussen - PSA
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Daniel Lai - ModernBrain
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Daniel Hong - LiangyiLeaders
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David Itopa - Able2Shine
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Deepthi Bojjam - ModernBrain
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Derrick Braswell - Tourn Judges
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Dulce Garcia - Holy Innocents
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Dyego Perez - Honor Academy
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Earl Yaokasin - Nova 42
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Ebubechukwu Anene - Tourn Judges
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Ebubechukwu Ikegbunam - Tourn Judges
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Edie Tyson - Velasquez Academy
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Eliza Kim - S&D Institute
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Eltho John - Young Voices
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Emma Chung - Tourn Judges
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Ethan Li - Wilshire
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Filipp Krasovsky - Feldman
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Foster Dunlap - Tourn Judges
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Frank Lee - Nova 42
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Gabe Windmiller - Tourn Judges
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Gafid Birruete-Ponce - Velasquez Academy
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Gary Yablon - HASCS
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Godslove Matthew - Tourn Judges
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Gopal Kesavan - LMS
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Gregory Nunez - Tourn Judges
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Griffin Abrams - Academy
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Haixin Xia - NAL
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Harmony Liu - Tourn Judges
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Hassan Usman - Tourn Judges
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Heather Tran - Roosevelt
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Hodrain Liu - JMS
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Howard Sun - LiangyiLeaders
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Idris Ibrahim - Tourn Judges
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Ifechukwu Anene - Tourn Judges
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Isabella Catalan - Tourn Judges
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Ishani Manral - Tourn Judges
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James Jude - Able2Shine
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Janelle Parra - Velasquez Academy
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Janiel Victorino - Tourn Judges
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Jeff Harkleroad - LiangyiLeaders
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Jeff Able - MLA
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Jeffrey Stein - Tourn Judges
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Jianing Chen - BellYouth
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Joan Joseph - Tourn Judges
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Joseline Molina - Velasquez Academy
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Juan Sai - Academy
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Judy Huang - BellYouth
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Kahan Kanuga - VIM
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Katherine Duan - S&D Institute
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Kathleen Hollasch - HASCS
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Kavya Makam - QDLearning
Kaylee (Yuwei) Ma - PSA
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Keith Slater - CASG
Heres my statement: Debate is essential to a strong democracy so I am delighted to participate as a judge. Although my convictions lean left, I believe that a pragmatic approach is best suited to address current crises that are both very challenging and swiftly evolving.
My convictions can be swayed if presented with a convincing practical argument that still leaves room for flair and a bit of sprezzatura. Looking forward to a lively debate!
Kelly Hutchings - Tourn Judges
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Kemi Zhang - S&D Institute
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Kitiny Phumchun - Honor Academy
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Kristina Rietveld - Cog Deb
EMAIL: kristinar@cogitodebate.com
Debate (mostly applicable to Parli.)
ONLINE TOURNAMENTS: PLEASE PUT ALL PLAN TEXTS (COUNTERPLANS AND ALTS ALSO) IN CHAT.
What I like:
- Clear structure & organization; If I don't know where you are on the flow, I won't flow.
- Arguments should be thoroughly impacted out. For example, improving the economy is not an impact. Why should I care if the economy is improved? Make the impacts relatable to your judge/audience.
- Meticulous refutations/rebuttal speeches - Don't drop arguments but DO flow across your arguments that your opponent drops. Have voters/reasons why I should vote for you.
- I was a Parliamentary Debater in college, so I really like clear framework (definitions, type of round, criteria on how I should view/judge the round) and I am 100% willing to entertain any and all procedurals as long as they are well-reasoned. You don't need articulated abuse. HOWEVER, I have a higher threshold for Aff Theory than Neg Theory (especially Condo).
- Plans and counterplans are amazing, please use plan text! Also, I prefer mandates that are in the news, have be done before or have at least been proposed; No random plans that you think are good. Also, if you do delay counterplans, Plan Inclusive Counterplans, or consult counterplans, you better have an amazing Disad. and unique solvency to justify the CP.
- Round Etiquette: I don't care too much about rudeness, except when it's excessively disruptive or utilizes ad hominem attacks toward another debater in the round. For example, don't respond negatively to a POI or Point of Order 7x in a row just to throw off your opponent; I'll entertain the first few and then will shut down the rest if you do that. I won't tolerate discriminatory behavior either. Be aware that debate is a speaking AND listening sport.
-Style: I like clear-speaking but overly emotional arguments won't get to me. You are more likely to win if you use good reasoning and logic. In addition, don't yell during the debate; It doesn't make your arguments more convincing or impactful.
What I don't like:
- As I've said, I do like procedurals, but don't run multiple procedurals in a round just because you want to and didn't want to use your prep time to research the topic.
- Let's talk about Kritiks: Rule 1, No aff K's ever (kritikal advantages are fine, but not an all out K). Rule 2, make sure your K somehow links to the resolution for the round; No links, no ballot. Rule 3, I am cool with jargon, but accessibility is more important to me; If the other team cannot comprehend your case just because you are overusing buzzwords and high-level jargon, I won't be pleased. Rule 4, As much as I appreciate hearing people's personal stories and experiences, I don't think they have a place in competitive debate. I have seen on many occasions how quickly this gets out of control and how hurt/triggered people can get when they feel like their narrative is commodified for the sake of a W on a ballot.
- Speed: I can flow as fast as you can speak, however I AM all about ACCESSIBILITY. If your opponents ask you to slow down, you should. You don't win a debate by being the fastest.
- New Arguments in Rebuttals: I don't like them, but will entertain them if your opponent doesn't call you out.
- Don't lie to me: I'm a tabula rasa (blank slate) up until you actively gaslight the other team with claims/"facts" that are verifiably false. For example, don't tell me that Electromagnetic Pulse Bombs (EMPs) are going to kill 90% of people on the Earth. Obviously it is on your opponent to call you out, but if you continuously insist on something ridiculous, it will hurt you.
- Don't drop arguments: If you want to kick something, first ask yourself if it's something you've committed to heavily in prior speeches. Also, let me know verbatim that you are kicking it, otherwise I'll flow it as a drop.
Speech
I competed in Lim. Prep. events when I was a competitor, so that's where my expertise lies. However, I have coached students in all types of events.
Extemp: Do your best to answer the question exactly as it is asked, don't just talk about the general subject matter. Make sure your evidence is up to date and credible.
Impromptu: Once again, do your best to respond to the quotation to the best of your ability, don't just talk about your favorite "canned" examples. I score higher for better interpretations than interesting examples.
Platform Speeches: These types of speeches are long and are tough to listen to unless the presenter makes them interesting. Make it interesting; use humor, emotion, etc. Have a full understanding of your topic and use quality evidence.
Oral Interp. Events: I don't have very much experience in this event, but what I care most about is the theme the piece is linked to and the purpose it serves. I don't view OI's as purely entertainment, they should have a goal in mind for what they want to communicate. In addition, graphic portrayals of violence are disturbing to me; Please don't choose pieces directly related to domestic/sexual violence, I can't handle them and I won't be able to judge you fairly.
NON-PARLI SPECIFICS (for the rest of my paradigm that is not specific to CPFL but still relevant to all debate styles, reference the remainder of the paradigm):
Do:
-Include a value/criteria
-Share all cards BEFORE your individual speech (share as a google doc link or using the online file share function)
-Communicate when you are using prep time
DO NOT:
-Get overly aggressive during Cross-Fire (please allow both sides to ask questions)
-Present a 100% read/memorized rebuttal, summary or final focus speech (please interact with the other teams case substantively)
I will vote for the team that best upholds their sides burden and their value/criteria. In the absence of a weighing mechanism, I will default to util./net benefits.
Kushagra Mahajan - PSU
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Lance Aguilar - Cog Deb
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Lauren Lu - LiangyiLeaders
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Lauren Velasquez-Galvez - Velasquez Academy
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Lawrence Bragen - Able2Shine
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Leah Ammon - SVI
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Leah Chapman - Tourn Judges
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Lee Thach - CL
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Liam Kyle - Nova 42
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Lillian Chyou - Roosevelt
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Longcheng Tan - LiangyiLeaders
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MJ Garcia - Holy Innocents
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Manitta Mathew - Young Voices
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Mariska Jedzinak-Webb - Tourn Judges
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Mascot Serg - Tourn Judges
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Matt Thompson - Tourn Judges
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Max Ibarra - HW
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Maya Origel - S&D Institute
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Meera Jance - Young Voices
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Michael Zhao - S&D Institute
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Micheal Brown - Tourn Judges
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Mikayla Barber - Tourn Judges
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Misha Wang - Roosevelt
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Muhammadbaqir Oloruntoyin - Able2Shine
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Muhammadbaqir Oloruntoyin - Tourn Judges
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Muideen Popoola - Tourn Judges
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Nathalie Herbst - Holy Innocents
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Nathan Li - Wilshire
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Nedu Ijioma - Tourn Judges
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Neha Kumari - PSU
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Nelson Hillary - Tourn Judges
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Nina Weinman - Emerson
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Nubus Kenyatta - Tourn Judges
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Olamide Olayinka - Tourn Judges
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Olivia Carter - Uni HS
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Oluwatobi Oyewumi - Tourn Judges
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Owen Dowell - Roosevelt
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Palanisamy KK - Young Voices
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Patricia Lepez - Honor Academy
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Phoebe Chu - PSA
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Prosper Onyido - Tourn Judges
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R. A. Velasquez - Velasquez Academy
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Rafael Gonzalez - Holy Innocents
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Raffaela Sansone - Tourn Judges
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Rhianna Sarath - Young Voices
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Riyaan Shah - Velasquez Academy
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Ruqayyah Abbas-Yusuf - Tourn Judges
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Ryan Curran - Tourn Judges
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Sachi Shah - Velasquez Academy
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Samuel Aluko - Tourn Judges
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Sandra Peek - Tourn Judges
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Sanvika Pasumarthy - Velasquez Academy
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Saradha Vardarajan - GSA
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Saroj Motwani - BellYouth
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Satinderpal Sikh - Feldman
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Saumya Singh - PSU
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Savaira Rafique - Tourn Judges
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Scott Hitch - BellYouth
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Sherry A Li - LiangyiLeaders
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Shivani Mishra - Tourn Judges
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Shveta Kantamsetti - GSA
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Simran Ghusar - Tourn Judges
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Sinae Jang - ModernBrain
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Smitha Thandra - GSA
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Sonum Jagadeesan - BellYouth
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Sophia Allen - Tourn Judges
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Stella Whitaker - S&D Institute
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Swetha Reddy - GSA
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Syd Bush - Tourn Judges
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Sydney Rettig - Tourn Judges
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Taylor Mackenzie - HMDC
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Travis Cornett - Tourn Judges
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Trevon Crowley - Tourn Judges
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Tymen Koetsier - QDLearning
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Vanesssa Zuniga - Holy Innocents
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Varun Kumar Singh - GSA
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Veronica Galvez - Velasquez Academy
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Viktor Pyvovarov - BellYouth
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Vincent Woo - Cog Deb
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Weizhu Chen - BellYouth
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William Samara - S&D Institute
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Yardley Rosas - Tourn Judges
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Yixin Chen - LiangyiLeaders
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Yuan Ma - GSA
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Yuna Wu - S&D Institute
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Zhiyan Xu - BellYouth
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robin gadjen - Tourn Judges
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