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…
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Board of Directors
- 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
- Alumni Association Program
- 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…
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Advisor Professional Development and Advisor Conferences
- 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
Ask me about…
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Communication, Marketing and Brand Management
- Web and Social Media Platforms
- Conference and Luncheon Programs
- Learn DECA
- State Officer Operations and Liaison
- Elections and Orientation
- Chapter Visits
1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 860-5000
info@deca.org