Empowering Arizona Students
Providing opportunities and support for growth in Speech and Debate at the high school and middle school levels.
About Us
The Arizona Speech and Debate Association is a non-profit organization that serves the students, judges, and coaches of Arizona Speech& Debate.
Experienced Coaches
Access to a network of experienced speech and debate coaches to guide and mentor students.
Tournaments for All
Organizing six annual tournaments, including the highly prestigious Winter Trophy and State Tournaments.
Committees & Members
| NSDA Committee |
|---|
| Kevin Berlat Mesa High School |
| Tim Cornwell McClintock High School |
| Marco Dominguez Mesa High School |
| Jessica Black Pusch Ridge |
| Nick Leonardi Basis Peoria |
| Richard Glover McClintock High School |
| Equity Committee |
|---|
| Kim Bayan Berlat Mesa High School |
| Nick Ellis Brophy College Prep |
| Richard Glover McClintock High School |
| Kaylee Peelen Gilbert High School |
| Juliette Dhennin Country Place Leadership |
Meet the Board
| Officers |
|---|
| Andi Jewett President Mountain Ridge High School Term Ends Spring 2027 |
| Miranda Vega Vice President Arizona College Prep Term Ends Spring 2026 |
| Chris Haak Tresurer Chaparral High School Term Ends Spring 2027 |
| Jessica Black Secretary Pusch Ridge Academy Term Ends Spring 2026 |
| Emily Reed Public Relations Paradise Valley High School Term Ends Spring 2026 |
| Kevin Berlat NSDA District Chair Mesa High School |
| Jim Welty Executive Director |
| Division Representatives |
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| Tim Cornwell Division I Representative McClintock High School Term Ends Fall 2026 |
| Dawn Berkshire Division I Representative Hamilton High School Term Ends Fall 2026 |
| Paige Thorgerson Division I Representative Mesa High School Term Ends Fall 2027 |
| Allison Ridley Division I Representative Chandler High School Term Ends Fall 2027 |
| Nick Leonardi Division II Representative BASIS Peoria Term Ends Fall 2027 |
| Heather Hunter Division II Representative American Leadership Academy Gilbert North Term Ends Fall 2027 |
| Matthew LaMunyon Division II Representative Empire High School Term Ends Fall 2026 |
| Tea Robinson Division II Representative Odyssey Institute Term Ends Fall 2026 |
| Stacy Trepanier Middle School Representative New Vistas Center for Education Term Ends Fall 2026 |