DECA prepares emerging leaders and
entrepreneurs in marketing, finance,
hospitality and management in high schools
and colleges around the globe.
Virginia DECA is an association within DECA Inc.
To find out more information about
our organization, please visit DECA Inc.'s website.
VA DECA State Action Team
The 2011-2012 State Action Team was elected to office on March 5th, 2011 at the VA DECA Annual Business Meeting.
See the 2012-2013 Program of Work
Monthly Blog - Catch up with the members of the State Action Team for the month of September!
October Monthly Blog - What is the Spirit Calendar and how can I use it?
Spirit Calendar - As part of the State Action Team's Program of Work a Spirit Calendar has been developed to give you ideas to use in your chapter.
November Monthly Blog- DLCs have started around the state ... what are you doing to prepare?
How To Become a VA DECA State Officer - Find everything you need to know to become a state officer from study guides to tips and tricks.
President
Brian Douglas Jr.
Clover Hill DECA
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A senior at the Mathematics and Science High School at Clover, I am an active eighteen year old prepared for the challenges that this upcoming year brings. With college approaching, academics have become my main focus with recreational baseball and golf on the side when I have some free time. Mostly, however, I focus on studying and, of course, representing Virginia DECA in everything that I do. After three, soon to be four, years in DECA, nothing can compare to the amount of confidence that DECA has brought out in me. An introvert from Norfolk, Virginia, never in my life had I dreamed of speaking and interacting with individuals from Virginia, to Florida, to California and beyond, yet I have DECA to thank for those experiences. And my quest is not over – I seek to utilize my final year as a member of high school DECA to give back, speak up, and give a little confidence to each and every one of our members.
Executive Vice President
Jake Backers
Dominion DECA
jake.backers@yahoo.com
I am a senior at Dominion High School and will be serving as the Virginia DECA Executive Vice President. Along with DECA I am the Secretary of SCA, a member in class council and on the Varsity Golf team. This year, Virginia DECA has so many opportunities to offer all of you. I hope all of you Dive Deeper in everything you do and I look forward to an awesome year that lies ahead!
Secretary
Alicia Campos
Fairfax DECA
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Hi Virginia DECA! My names Alicia Campos and this year I will be serving as your State Action Team Secretary. I am currently a senior at Fairfax High and a three year DECA member. With the all the craziness of high school, juggling soccer, academics, and friends DECA has always been a constant, winning the top spots of my greatest memories. With number one at the State Leadership Conference last year. After 7 long months of hard work my group’s dedication finally paid off. Hearing our names called on stage will always be one of my proudest memories in High School. Aside from DECA I’ve invested my time in a number of activities like soccer, leadership, peer mediation, and student government. To say the least I become a busy body but my actions go hand in hand with my favorite quote “A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” With this quote in mind I plan to fully invest my time and commitment to you Virginia DECA. I hope this year far exceeds any of your expectations. Having already attended this summer’s SAT training I know where on the right path for success, diving deeper with every idea and goal.
Historian
Natalie Flagg
Clarke County DECA
daybreak2natalie@hotmail.com
I will be senior at Clarke County High School this year. I have been in DECA for three years now, also as a member of the Region one. I enjoy participating in cheerleading in the fall and track and field in the spring. My favorite time during sports, are the Clarke County football games on Friday nights! I am always up for giving back to my community and doing anything I can in my spare time. I am also a member of the National Honors Society. I have loved every experience I have had with DECA and I am always looking for new members to talk about DECA with! I am so grateful that I have met so many new friends throughout my DECA trips and experiences. My favorite DECA memory was at the 2012 SLC when my name was called as a new member of the Virginia State Action Team! DECA has prepared me for more then I could ask for. I have been waiting for this year to start so I can serve Virginia DECA! Lets Dive Deeper this year Virginia DECA!
Reporter
Emily Daley
Broad Run DECA
emily.daley23@yahoo.com
Hey Virginia DECA! I am a junior at Broad Run High school in northern Virginia. I have been an active DECA member for 3 years and am very excited to be serving as your state Reporter this year! Amazing is the only word I can find to describe Virginia DECA and the year ahead of us! A little bit about me: I was born in Chicago (go Bears!), I play soccer, I am involved in many clubs and activities including Key club and church groups, and I love shopping, traveling, and of course DECA! There are many things that make me love DECA, but some of my top reasons are competing, meeting DECA members from around the world, and of course the fun! I can’t wait to meet all of you and to see how you will Dive Deeper this year with Virginia DECA!
Regional Vice Presidents
Region 1
Gillian Chugg
Dominion DECA
gillianchugg94@gmail.com
First off, hello and nice to meet you! My name is Gillian Chugg and I am Virginia DECA’s Region 1 Vice President. I am a senior at Dominion High School and the Academy of Science and I cannot wait for another fun-filled year of DECA, sports, friends, and (of course) school! I am very involved inside and outside of school—I manage and play field hockey, I participate in everything DECA, I do cancer research, I love to play lacrosse, and I am a Wyld Life leader for the local middle school students. If you asked someone to describe me, he or she would say I was extremely positive and hardworking. Three fast facts about me are: I have a slight obsession with Pretty Little Liars, I wish I loved by the beach, and I have a major sweet tooth! Lastly, what I am most excited for this year is DECA!
Region 2
Allie Lerner
Fairfax DECA
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Hey Virginia DECA! My name is Allie Lerner and this year I have the privilege to serve as your Region 2 Vice President. I attend Fairfax High School. Freshman year I joined DECA and immediately developed a love for it. And now, as a senior, I can honestly say this love has done nothing but grow. At Fairfax, I currently am a senior class officer, run track, and am a member of peer mediation. In my free time, I love to travel, listen to music (especially Jason Mraz!), watch movies, and most of all, be with friends and family. I cannot wait to work with all of you this year and make Virginia DECA the absolute best it can be, get ready to DIVE DEEPER!
Region 3
Lexy Parsons
Kecoughtan DECA
lexluvs2run@gmail.com
Hello Virginia DECA! I am Lexy Parsons and I will proudly be serving as your Region 3 Vice President this year. I have been a DECA member since my freshman year and it holds many of my favorite high school memories. I attend Kecoughtan High in Hampton where I will be enjoying my senior year. Outside of DECA, I run cross country and track for my high school, serve as the chair of Hampton Youth Commission (youth section of city council), sail through Venturing, and hold a part time job at my community pool as a lifeguard. My favorite quote and one that fits my personality very well is, "Do one thing every day that scares you" because life truly is precious and there really is no time to be afraid. I am very excited for the fantastic year we are going to have and can't wait to meet as many of you as possible!
Region 4
Brandon Libonati
Grassfield DECA
brandonlibonati@gmail.com
I am a senior at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Virginia and will be serving as the Virginia DECA Region 4 Vice President. This will be my third year as an active DECA member. My favorite DECA memory was at SLC 2012. Having the opportunity to meet new people, campaign for office, all while competing made it a memory I will never forget. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with friends and family, traveling, and working. Virginia DECA, I’m excited to serve you this year and see how we are going to Dive Deeper!
Region 5
Kayla Watkins
Tunstall DECA
k.watkins1117@yahoo.com
Hello! I'm Kayla Watkins. First, I would like to say thank you for alowwing me to serve as your Region 5 Vice President. I am a junior at Tunstall High School. I've been a DECA member for three years. Other than DECA, I participate in: Basketball Cheerleading, Track, 4H, FCA, FCCLA, Trojan Club, Fellowship Choir, and Culinary Commitee. My favorite DECA memory was when I first heard my name after Region 5 Vice President. With the help of my fellow officers and all 14,000 + members, I can't wait to DIVE DEEPER!!
