Divya Kukreja

Ascend Academy - Assistant Director of Online Middle School Speech & Debate and Congressional Debate Coach

Divya Kukreja is a sophomore at UC Berkeley. In high school, she competed for four years in congressional debate. Some highlights from her career include finaling at the California State Championship, placing 4th at the Peninsula tournament, and 9th at Florida Blue Key. She also semi-finaled at big tournaments such as Harvard and TOC. Her students have finaled at tournaments such as the Cal Berkeley Invitational and the Washington State Debate Championship. As a coach, she helps students craft a speaking style that aligns with their individual strengths, assists them in developing strong research skills, and cultivates effective argumentation. Outside of debate, Divya enjoys crafting homemade skincare products, spending time with her adorable 3 cats, and watching science fiction movies.