2023-2024 STATE OFFICER TEAM

TEAM ACCELERATE

Washington DECA State Officers are elected by their peers and represent Washington’s membership. The State Officer team develops a Program of Leadership for the year that aligns with the strategic goals of Washington DECA. Throughout the year, the team interacts with DECA members to implement and enhance Washington DECA’s programs.

State Officers are also available to meet and visit with your DECA chapter as well as attend your events.

Meet The Team

william chang

State President

Bellevue High School

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kayla suherman

Area 1 President

Vice President of Hospitality

Glacier Peak High School

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devan harrison

Area 2 President

Vice President of Finance

Roosevelt High School

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manya pradeep narayan

Area 3 President

Vice President of Career Development

Eastlake High School

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sidhya Ganesh

Area 4 President

Vice President of Career Development

Interlake High School

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avianca bauer

Area 5 President

Vice President of Hospitality

Enumclaw High School

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navaj nune

Area 6 President

Vice President of Finance

Hanford High School

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ferrah capas

Area 7 President

Vice President of Leadership

Central Kitsap High School

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zach song

Area 8 President

Vice President of Marketing

Olympia High School

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JAY GORREPATI

Area 9 President

Vice President of Marketing

Union High School

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CAITLIN PHAM

Area 10 President

Vice President of Leadership

West Valley (Yakima) High School

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audrey tan

Area 11 President

Vice President of Leadership

Pullman High School

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Chapter officer support

Chapter Officers wanting individual support from the State Officer Team should register for an online meeting!

State Officers can provide valuable knowledge on:

  1. Conferences
  2. Upcoming events
  3. Competition preparation
  4. SBE
  5. Fundraising
  6. Becoming a Chapter Officer.
  7. And, MORE!

All Chapter Officers will be asked to indicate the areas in which they want support, and the Hospitality Team of WA DECA will arrange a meeting to ensure they leave feeling ready to tackle the academic year!