Dhruva Bhat
Debating genuinely changed my life. It has forced me to challenge my assumptions about the world, about my beliefs and perhaps most importantly about myself- who I am, how hard I can work and what I can achieve if I push myself.
- Debater, Team India 2011, 2012, 2013
- Coach, Team India at AWSDC 2016, 2017, Mini Worlds Chennai 2019, Oldham Cup 2019, and WSDC 2017-2019
- Finals adjudicator at AWSDC 2016 and Mini Worlds Chennai 2019
- WSDC 2013: 6th Best ESL Speaker
- WSDC 2012: 6th Best ESL Speaker
- Co-Founder Lumiere Education
- Currently pursuing PhD in International Development from the University of Oxford
- Rhodes Scholar, M.Phil at University of Oxford; Bachelors in Economics, Harvard University
We aim to strengthen relationships between ISDS alumni, current members, and soon-to-be alums while maximizing potential in both their personal and professional lives.