Talia Askenazi debated at Arlington High School for four years and served as PF captain for two years. Her principal achievement was winning NSDA nationals in Big Questions debate her junior year. She also attended the Tournament of Champions after quartering TOC Digital 2 where she was 4th place speaker. Talia joined her club at a time when it was not widely recognized by her school or the MSDL at large. She and her co-captains have worked to gather resources, and strengthen their presence in the league (winning third place at states in 2024). Outside of school she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, discovering new music and working on her ceramics!