Planning, Coordinating, and Delivering the 2026 JDC West Experience.
The Organizing Committee is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual JDC West competition. The Committee oversees competition operations, logistics, events, and stakeholder coordination to ensure a high-quality and seamless experience for delegates, judges, sponsors, and partners. Members of the Organizing Committee serve one-year terms, providing focused leadership and operational continuity throughout each competition cycle.
Nikol Sokolsky
Internal Co-Chair
Callista Gerling
External Co-Chair
Garrison Glatz
Vice President Academic
Olivia Velasco
Director of Academics
Ben Murray
Vice President Athletics
Bryce Everett
Director of Athletics
Holden Chester
Vice President Corporate Relations
Ben Walls
Vice President Debate
Joe Chinn
Director of Debate
Madalyn Kanak
Vice President Events
Ishan Arora
Co-Vice President Finance
Michael Epp
Co-Vice President Finance
Jordana Knoblauch
Vice President Gala
Steven Krip
Vice President Hotel
Claire Sanche
Vice President Human Resources
Hannah Kapeller
Director of Human Resources
Jason Monette
Vice President IT
Samuel Scorah
Director of IT
Sam Fortune
Vice President Logistics
Bailey Adolph
Director of Logistics
Olivia White
Director of Logistics
Michela Troia
Vice President Marketing
Hanna Bratrud
Director of Marketing
Nishtha Varma
Director of Marketing
Meadow Coates
Vice President Challenge
