WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Washington DECA’s Headquarters Team is dedicated to connecting business partners, equipping DECA educators, growing school-based programs, and guiding students to become emerging leaders and entrepreneurs. Contact WA DECA to find out how we can best serve you!

LET’S CONNECT

Our WA DECA Team is made up of business leaders, former educators, and DECA alumni ready to serve you.

LORI HAIRSTON

Executive Director
lori@wadeca.org

Ask me about…

  • Board of Directors

  • Alumni Association Program

  • Finance & Budget
  • Risk Management, Policy Handbooks
  • DECA Inc. Board
  • Legislative Program
  • Community Presentations
  • OSPI/CTSO Directors Liaison
  • Area Leaders Program
  • Western Region DECA Board

ANGELA KIM

Operations Manager
angela@wadeca.org

Ask me about…

  • Membership
  • Scholarships
  • Bill Pay, Invoice Tracking, Deposits
  • Financial Records
  • Conference Forms, Registration, Payments and Housing
  • Clock Hours

chontelle mackner

Development Manager
chontelle@wadeca.org

Ask me about…

  • Stakeholder Relationships
  • Corporate Sponsorship
  • Individual Giving and Major Gifts
  • Annual Fundraising Luncheon
  • Judge Social Events
  • Marketing Exhibition Fair
  • Fundraising and Grants

Linda Andersen

Competition Specialist
linda@wadeca.org

Ask me about…

  • Online Testing
  • Judge Recruitment and Management
  • Competition Professional Development
  • Written Project Management

marian morris

Advisor & Chapter Support
marian@wadeca.org

Ask me about…

  • Advisor Professional Development and Advisor Conferences

  • Judge Recruitment and Management

  • Training Videos, Lessons and Activities for Advisors and Students
  • New Chapter Support and Advisor
  • Advisor Development and Communication

Nicole Cowan

Brand & Communication Project Manager, State Officer Leadership Coach

nicole@wadeca.org

Ask me about…

  • Communication, Marketing and Brand Management

  • Web and Social Media Platforms
  • Conference and Luncheon Programs
  • Learn DECA / Lead DECA / Fund DECA
  • State Officer Operations and Liaison
  • Elections and Orientation
  • Chapter Visits

aidan perales

Digital Content Creator
aidan@wadeca.org

Ask me about…

  • Social Media
  • Digital Marketing Content

1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191

(703) 860-5000

info@deca.org