Hi! My name is Vihitha and I’m a Senior from Eastlake High School in Area 3. I joined the A&I Team to ensure everybody across the state has equal access to both professional and competitive resources, and I’m excited to implement meaningful initiatives!

Hi! I’m Aditi, a sophomore at Jackson High School in Area 1. I’m looking forward to meeting members from different backgrounds and making sure everyone feels supported and valued in the DECA community, along with finding new ways to make DECA more fun, supportive, and accessible for everyone.

Hey! My name is Angad, and I’m a Sophomore at Eastlake High School in Area 3. I joined the DEI team to advocate for underrepresented communities and help create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all DECA members. I’m excited to be a part of the DEI team and to help create an environment where every member has equal access to the resources they need to achieve their DECA goals.

Hi! My name is Avani Bhagwat, and I am a senior from Skyline High School in Area 4. I’m excited to work with other ambassadors to host booths to promote Access & Inclusion at the State conference!

Hi! My name is Brian Reyes and I’m a senior at Archbishop Murphy High school in Area 2. I’ve been involved in DECA since my freshman year and I’m excited to be a part of this team to help make our chapters stronger and more connected!

My name is Ekampreet Singh, and I’m a sophomore at Kent Laboratory Academy in Area 5. I’m excited to join the A&I Team to collaborate with other passionate students and grow my skills in innovation and leadership. I look forward to bringing creative ideas and making an impact through tech and entrepreneurship!

I’m Fayha Yunus, a Senior at Eastlake High School in Area 3. I’m excited to make a positive impact in ensuring that DECA is an equitable and fun experience for all members!

My name is Giya Agarwal and I am a rising senior at Interlake High School in Area 4, currently entering my third year of DECA. As an Access & Inclusivity Ambassador, I’m excited to foster a more welcoming space within WA DECA by creating new opportunities for students to feel seen and valued.

Hello, My name is Hanna. I’m a senior attending Renton High School in Area 5. I am most excited about the fun projects and connecting with the WA DECA community as a whole.

Hi everyone! My name is Isabel Xu, a 3rd year Washington DECA member from The Overlake School in Area 4. I joined the A&I team to help make Washington DECA more diverse and to ensure that everyone has access to opportunities. I’m excited to be part of the A&I team and I look forward to all the amazing things we’ll achieve this year!

Hi! My name is Jia Sharma and I’m a sophomore at Eastlake High School in Area 3. I joined the A&I team to help make DECA more welcoming and accessible for everyone by empowering students from all backgrounds to get involved and succeed. I hope everyone will be able to look back on their time in DECA as a fun and welcoming experience!

Hi, I’m Kelan, and I am a senior at Garfield High School in Area 2. I’m excited to help the A&I team bring new opportunities to members and ensure that everyone has the resources they need to succeed and has fun!

Hey! I’m May Erickson, a proud sophomore of Lincoln High School – Seattle in area 2! I’m so excited to be a part of the A&I team this year and I hope to make my mark through my personal passions. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to enhance the DECA experience. This year is gonna be a great one, and if you see me around at any conferences, give me a wave!

Hey! My name is Niya Thomas, a senior at Skyline High School in the Area 4 division. I’m super excited to be part of the DEI Team and to partake in initiatives that improve the experience of DECA members in Washington. Equity, inclusion, and diversity are fundamental principles that guide our competition. Ready to act for the 2025-2026 season!

Hi, my name is Preston Bauer, and I’m a sophomore at Enumclaw High School in Area 5. As an A+I Ambassador I’m excited to meet new people, build friendships with the team, and support the many upcoming initiatives. I’m especially looking forward to helping out at FLC and SLC, and sharing more about what the A+I team is all about.

Hi my name is Riley Luna! I am a senior at Curtis High School in area 7, and I love DECA! I am super excited to serve Washington DECA on the A&I team! I am excited to get to work and start coming up with initiatives that help Washington DECA become more accessible and inclusive!

My name is Sana Parkhi, an incoming sophomore at Skyline High School. I joined the A+I Team because I want to help make Washington DECA more welcoming and inclusive. Ensuring everyone has an equal playing field to thrive within DECA is essential, and I’m so excited to be able to contribute to that goal!

Hello! I am Sienna, a senior at Ridgeline High School in Area 11. I’m ecstatic to have the opportunity to work with a group of outstanding individuals to help spread inclusivity and promote equity across Washington state. I am extremely grateful to act as part of the Access and Inclusion team for the school year 2025-2026!

Hi! My name is Tvisha, and I’m a senior at Jackson High School in Area 1. I joined DECA’s A&I team to make sure everyone in Washington DECA has a fair, positive experience and to help create more opportunities for our community. My goals for this year are to make a meaningful impact and to ensure that each competitor has an equal opportunity to succeed in DECA. I am so excited to be a part of this team and can’t wait for our future initiatives!

Hi everyone! I’m Twisha, a senior at Redmond High (Area 3), and I am super excited to see and be a part of the new initiatives the A&I Team will bring to life, especially regarding financial inclusion and our social media presence. I am also looking forward to helping foster inclusivity in the DECA environment and help make DECA a memorable, fair, and inspiring experience for all!

Hi!! My name is Vivian and I’m a junior at Liberty High School in Area 4. I’m so excited to be part of the A&I Team this year and look forward to collaborating with passionate members, sharing new ideas, and helping elevate the WA DECA experience for everyone!

Yastika Chouhan is a freshman at Eastlake High School, in Area 3, who’s passionate about making the organization more inclusive and accessible to everyone. She’s excited to help create a space where all students feel supported, represented, and able to succeed. Outside of DECA, she runs a youth-led policy initiative and loves finding ways to make a difference in her community.

My name is Sana Parkhi, an incoming sophomore at Skyline High School. I joined the A+I Team because I want to help make Washington DECA more welcoming and inclusive. Ensuring everyone has an equal playing field to thrive within DECA is essential, and I’m so excited to be able to contribute to that goal!