Pasha Raoufi

Ascend California - Congressional Debate Junior Instructor

An incoming freshman at (hopefully Stanford) University and graduate of Redlands High School, Pasha has been doing Congressional Debate since his sophomore year of high school. Later that season, he finaled at CHSSA state, allowing him to truly build a passion for the event. In the following years, he got 3rd at CHSSA state, finaled at the Tournament of Champions, and won the Jack Howe Invitational, all in congressional debate. Pasha likes to bring light to the humorous side of debate, whilst also delivering unique, nuanced arguments. As a coach, Pasha will emphasize the various angles a speaker should take given a bill, round, or even mood. Apart from debate, Pasha loves to play golf, go to the beach, and play basketball. Pasha is hyped to be an Ascend coach next summer!