The 2026 ACTDU Executive

The ACTDU Executive fulfil their roles on a volunteer basis

President
Chelsea March

​This will be my third year involved in ACTDU, and the second year on the Executive. I am very passionate about making debating a fun, accessible experience because of how much I have enjoyed it. I was on the State Team for Tasmania for 2 years, and have competed nationally and internationally at University.

Vice President
Dang Pham

Treasurer
Lavanya Singhal

​Hello! My name is Lavanya, I'm ACTDU's Treasurer for 2026. I have been doing debating since high school and have really enjoyed learning and making friends through this activity. I was a quarterfinalist at the 2025 Australasian Women and Gender Minorities Debating Championship and have been involved in ACTDU since 2024, adjudicating a lot of inrounds and outrounds. Wishing everyone all the best for the new season! 

Secretary
Lauren Buckle

I'm Lauren, the ACTDU Secretary this year! I have been debating since year 6, all throughout high school where I was able to reach the Open Grand Final in my final year, and now I compete in university. I have been involved with ACTDU since 2025, adjudicating different levels of the competition, and I have particularly enjoyed giving back to an activity that has shaped a large portion of my life.

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