Meet Our Team:
Rik Tapaswi
Executive Director · Co-founder · Board of Directors · Coach
Student & policy debater at Northview High School (Georgia, U.S.) Previously competed in public forum debate under Ivy Bridge Academy. Founded PDI in 2025 along with Krish in order to make debate more accessible.
Email: rik.tapaswi@gmail.com
Krish Patel
Co-founder · Board of Directors · Coach
Student & public forum debater at Lambert High School (Georgia, U.S.). NSD Alum. Previously competed under Ivy Bridge Academy. Committed to expanding access to debate resources & competitions.
Email: patelrachana1977@gmail.com
Brian Sun
Board Chair · Board of Directors · Coach
Student & public forum debater at Lambert High School (Georgia, U.S.) NSD Alum. Previously competed under Ivy Bridge Academy. Dedicated to fostering a community that empowers student voices internationally.
Email: brian.yan.sun2009@gmail.com
Rajveer Nadkar
HR Manager · Coach
Student & policy debater at Northview High School (Georgia, U.S.) Previously competed in public forum debate under Ivy Bridge Academy. Strongly believes that debate should be available to every student regardless of background.
Email: rajveernadkar@gmail.com
Open Positions:
Website Manager – 1 position
Remote
Responsible for creating & updating the PDI website
Highschoolers
· Offering leadership positions & volunteer hours
Tournament Coordinator – 3 positions
Remote + Travel
Responsible for ensuring tournaments operate smoothly & traveling to in-person tournaments
Highschoolers & Adults
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Offering leadership positions, volunteer hours, & discounts